Ingenuity’s Research Practicum
Ingenuity supports students interested in cutting-edge research and development in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with two different pathways: On-Site and Off-Site Research. All Ingenuity students are required to participate in a robust out-of-classroom STEM experience before leaving the program. The requirement may be met through an in-school research project, an off-site research mentor opportunity, or other approved out-of-classroom experiences (include link). To support students who choose the In-school or off-site mentor tracks, Ingenuity provides a specialized research course sequence.
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Research Practicum is a two-year sequential in-school and off-site research curriculum for 10th and 11th-grade Ingenuity students. Students gain hands-on experience in any area of STEM that is of interest to them. The primary goal is for student investigators to plan and implement a scientific research project from start to finish, either off-site in a lab with one of our many partners or in school with the support of our research team. The program is open to any Ingenuity student in good academic standing who wishes to apply, as the curriculum is designed to meet student’s individual needs and ability levels. These research programs allow students to engage with university faculty and researchers throughout the area’s most prestigious universities, research institutions, and businesses. They enable students to be creative, independent thinkers, refine their communication skills, produce high-quality written work, and achieve admission to top collegiate programs, preparing them for their future careers.
On-Site Research Track
*New in 2024-2025* The in-school research track is ideal for students wanting to gain hands-on experience in STEM through a student-directed research project while conducting their research at Poly. This could include picking a topic/problem of interest to explore deeply or conducting experiments and independent research projects with the support of our In-school Research Team. The requirements and academic goals of off-site and on-site research are identical.
Off-Site Research Track
This off-site track is ideal for students who want to gain hands-on experience working in a wet or engineering lab. Each student’s project is supervised by one of our STEM laboratory partners, who receives in-school support from Ingenuity’s research team. Students work alongside mentors from outside agencies and universities. The requirements and academic goals of off-site and on-site research are identical.
Recent Off-Site Mentor Partners
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Noteworthy Projects and Other Resources
Many of our students present their research at regional and national competitions, including Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, The Morgan State Science Fair, and more!
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Highlights of the Sophomore Research Projects
