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River Hill’s

Advanced Research Program

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Thank you for joining us! We will begin promptly at 7PM.

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What would you do if someone offered you time to study something you love?

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“The beauty of this class is that things change, and your path is not known until you finish the year, so being open to new paths is important because either way, you will achieve something amazing.” — 21-22 IR Student

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GT Research Program Courses

  • Independent Research
  • Intern/Mentor

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  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Fine Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • World Languages

High School GT and AP Classes

Advanced Placement Courses

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GT Research Courses

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    • Intern/Mentor Program
    • Independent Research

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College Level Offerings

Rigorous and Challenging High School GT and Honors Content Area Classes

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Independent Research (IR) and

Intern/Mentor (IM)

Both Courses

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  • Application of advanced coursework
  • Original research in student’s area of interest

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GT Research Mission

Empower students to contribute to the larger community by applying, creating, and evaluating knowledge in a specialized area of study. HCPSS GT Website

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Research Process

  • Study an area of interest as would a professional in the field of study.
  • Collaborate with a practicing professional who serves as a project advisor or mentor.
  • Identify a gap in the existing information, representing a problem to be solved or an issue to be addressed.

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Research Process

  • Formulate an original research question to guide the primary research study.
  • Conduct primary research using the research designs and methodologies of practicing professionals.

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Research Process

  • Write a college-level research-based paper that synthesizes the research.
  • Develop an authentic product related to the research.

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Research Process

  • Communicate the results of creative achievements to appropriate audiences through oral presentations, visual presentations, and writing.

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Independent Research (IR)

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IR

  • In-school
  • Daily instruction from GT Resource Teacher
  • Professional advisor
  • Typically grades 10, 11, and 12

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Let’s hear from some RHHS Hawks currently taking IR!

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AADVIK

11th Grade

Independent Research (IR)

Aadvik’s Research

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  • Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Existing Interventions, Allowing Individuals With Autism to Learn Life Skills
  • Advisors: Professor from University of Georgia, et al.

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BECCA

11th Grade

Independent Research (IR)

Becca’s Research

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  • Shape Shifting: How Stem Cells Could Permanently Cure Diabetes
  • Advisor: Director of Diabetes at JHU & Research Leader at University of Alberta

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JUSTIN

11th Grade

Independent Research (IR)

Justin’s Research

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  • How to Best Combat Issues Small Business Owners Face Through Marketing and Pricing Analysis
  • Advisor: Executive at R5 Capital, LLC

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CARTER

12th Grade

Independent Research (IR)

Carter’s

Research

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  • Makers Keepers: The Restitution of Stolen African Artifacts
  • Interview: PhD in Department of Art History & Archaeology at University of Maryland

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Intern/Mentor (IM)

IM

  • Off-site
  • Periodic instruction from GT Resource Teacher
  • Professional mentor
  • Grades 11 and 12
  • Reliable transportation

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Let’s hear from some RHHS Hawks currently taking IM!

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Priyanshi

12th Grade

Intern/Mentor (IM)

Priyanshi’s Research & Internship

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  • Prognostic Biomarkers for Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer
  • Mentor: Dr. in Radiation Oncology - University of Maryland School of Medicine

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Saketh

12th Grade

Intern/Mentor (IM)

Saketh’s Research & Internship

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  • Using Remote Sensing and Aerial Imagery to Improve Food Security in African Nations
  • Mentor: Dr. at NASA Harvest and Arizona State University

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Kristina

12th Grade

Intern/Mentor (IM)

Kristina’s Research & Internship

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  • Comorbidity of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness in Adolescents
  • Mentor: Supervisor at Howard County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau

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Benefits of the GT Research Program

  • Gain experience conducting college-level research.
  • Apply advanced-level skills in writing, presentation, and research.
  • Demonstrate real world application and development of knowledge.

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  • Interact and work with professionals and experts.
  • Contribute an idea that will benefit the common good and take action.
  • Apply time management skills and independent learning.
  • Enjoy scheduling flexibility - no prerequisites or multi-year commitments.

Benefits of the GT Research Program

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Let’s hear how RHHS Research Program alumni are using research in college!

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Julia

College Freshman

IR & IM Alum.

RHHS Experience

  • Genetic Counseling & Muscular Dystrophy
  • Mentor: Genetic Counselor - UMMC

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College Experience

  • Freshman at Washington University in St. Louis - Bio Major
  • 1 of 20 first-year students in Hallmarks of Cancer Research Program

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Krishna

College Freshman

IM Alumni

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RHHS Experience

  • Correlation Between Dominant vs. Non-Dom. Parkinson’s Onset
  • Mentor: MD, Ph.D at a Parkinson’s Practice

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College Experience

  • Freshman at UPenn/The Wharton School - Neuroscience & Healthcare Mgt. Major
  • Co-Founder/CEO of Adhear Health

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“I got a position in a research lab up here (University of Vermont Medical Center) and I think the reason I got it is because of my research in IR. It’s everything I loved about IR, but in the real world: lit. review, data collection, and final product!”

— 21-22 IR Student

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Application Process

  • Complete application (on RHHS website) for GT Research Courses.
  • Obtain teacher recommendations.
  • Intern/Mentor Course: Interview with GT Resource Teacher regarding areas of interest and potential mentorships.

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Applications are due on January 27.

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Application Process

If the number of qualified students applying exceeds the available slots in the course, then a lottery system will be used for enrollment.

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Applications are due on January 27.

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“I discovered at the end of the year that I am capable of much more than I had anticipated. Little did I know that I could contribute to the funding of a grant, submit my paper for publication, and interview families in disadvantaged communities in hopes of change.”

— 21-22 IM Student

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We are always on the lookout for advisors and mentors!

A rewarding experience

A way to give back

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Advisor/Mentor Interest Form

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Questions?

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Janine Sharbaugh

Janine_Sharbaugh@hcpss.org

Phone: 410-313-7120

If you have any questions, please email me and I will be happy to get back to you.