Sixth Grade Challenger Field Trip

Every year the Sixth Grade class takes a field trip to the Challenger Learning Center in Suffern, N.Y. While there the "..... students take on the roles of astronauts, scientists, and engineers and launch into space. They look down on the Earth from orbit, land on the moon, explore the surface of Mars, or fly through a comet’s tail. Students’ science knowledge, problem-solving skills, teamwork, communications, and applied math all become real and meaningful. During this field trip they take part in a simulation in which they are mission controllers for a Challenger mission." (http://www.challenger.org/about/index.cfm).

Scientist Volunteers Needed

Scientists from Bronxville Community needed to Volunteer as Advisors for Student Researchers

Bronxville High School's current Science Research class consists of seven students interested in doing authentic research on a variety of exciting topics. But they need the help of active scientists from the Bronxville community to volunteer as advisors. The students are asking for advise and guidance on how to proceed with their research topics/goals. They would greatly appreciate feedback on the feasibility of their and leads on who they might touch base with to be successful.

They are currently interested in pursuing topics in:

Biochemistry: RNA’s Role in the Origin of Protocells

Chemistry: Solar Disinfection of Water to Yield Potable Water

Sports Medicine: Monitoring the Affect of Protein Drinks on Muscle Growth on Athletic Performance

Paleotempestology: Examine Evidence of Changes in Hurricane Frequency/Intensity as Related to Global Warming

Neurobiology: Comparing Language Brain Function of Autistics with Normal Individuals

Neurobiology: Brain Plasticity of Memory as a Result of Vision Impairment

Linguistics: How Language Affects Culture