Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (research paper)
- Students in this class must participate in this competition.
- Like many competitions, this one is centered around a research paper and application forms.
- Obtain a pdf copy of the rules and instructions from the Society for Science and the Public.
- Register and begin the application process in front of your supervising teacher at Apply Yourself during September or October.
- This application has multiple parts
- Personal Info
- Essay Questions – This includes an abstract and layperson's summary (a.k.a. executive summary).
- Project Recommendation – Your mentor does this part.
- Teacher/Advisor Recommendation – Your supervising research teacher.
- Counselor Recommendation (a.k.a. Secondary School Report) – Select an appropriate counselor in the College Office.
- Official School Transcript – Mr. Elert will take care of this.
- And for those who need it vertebrate animals, human participants, IRB, informed consent, etc.
- The paper is submitted electronically. No paper copies are necessary. Save a copy of the final application pdf and submit it to Mr. Elert.
- The deadline for entry is 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. You must provide proof to your supervising teacher that you have met this deadline and completed the application process before the end of the school day.
- The 300 Semifinalists will be announced on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
- The 40 Finalists will be announced on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
