TJHSST Research Programs and Laboratory Facilities

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Complete a year-long senior research project

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Pass AP science exams with a score of 3 or higher in three subjects

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Submit a portfolio of replication laboratory reports

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Present a speech at the annual Science and Technology Bowl

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Students themselves

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Fairfax County IT department staff

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A partner university's computer science faculty

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A private technology company under contract

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Federal agencies, universities, and national research laboratories

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Only private Virginia companies approved by FCPS

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Only FCPS-affiliated teachers and administrators

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International corporations based in Europe and Asia exclusively

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

More than 20

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3 to 5

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6 to 9

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Exactly 50

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)

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National Spelling Bee

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National Debate League Championships

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Academic Bowl National Championship

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Conducting original, authentic scientific or engineering research

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Memorizing and reciting advanced scientific terminology and formulas

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Preparing students exclusively for AP science exam curricula

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Writing comprehensive literature reviews of existing published studies

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Oceanography and Geosystems Lab

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Petroleum Refining and Extraction Lab

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Surgical Simulation and Medical Procedures Lab

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Nuclear Reactor Operations Lab