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Research Programs and Laboratory Facilities Flashcards

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  1. What do all TJHSST seniors complete as a graduation requirement related to independent work?

    Answer: Complete a year-long senior research project

    All TJHSST seniors must complete a year-long senior research project, a core graduation requirement that distinguishes TJ from most high schools.

  2. The Computer Systems Lab (CSL) at TJHSST is uniquely notable because it is primarily operated by:

    Answer: Students themselves

    The CSL is student-run, giving TJ students real-world experience managing computing infrastructure and systems.

  3. TJHSST research students commonly receive mentorship from professionals at which types of organizations?

    Answer: Federal agencies, universities, and national research laboratories

    TJ students collaborate with mentors from agencies like NIH and NASA and from universities, reflecting the school's close ties to the D.C. metro research community.

  4. Approximately how many specialized research laboratories does TJHSST maintain for student use?

    Answer: More than 20

    TJHSST houses more than 20 specialized research labs covering fields ranging from neuroscience to geosystems, far exceeding a typical high school.

  5. Which prestigious national competition do TJHSST research students most frequently enter with their original projects?

    Answer: Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)

    Regeneron STS (formerly Intel STS) is the nation's most prestigious pre-college science competition, and TJ is one of the most represented schools each year.

  6. What is the primary educational goal of TJHSST's research program for students?

    Answer: Conducting original, authentic scientific or engineering research

    TJ's research program is centered on giving students the experience of doing real original science, not just studying it.

  7. Which of the following is an example of a specialized research lab available at TJHSST?

    Answer: Oceanography and Geosystems Lab

    TJHSST's Oceanography and Geosystems Lab allows students to study Earth's systems, an unusual resource available at the high school level.

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