The STEM Research Project (formerly known as the Junior Research program) at The Charter School of Wilmington gives high school students with an interest in math and science an authentic, in-depth experience in scientific research.  Introduction to Science Research class is a sophomore class requirement that teaches basic research and laboratory skills.  

The class fully prepares students for topic selection, background research, experimental design, data collection, and data analysis.  Upon completion of the class, students will be ready to conduct the experiment for their topic, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions.  The experimentation and data collection takes place over the summer.  Data analysis, paper writing, and poster and oral presentation takes place in the Fall of the student’s junior year. Students are often matched with mentors and in some cases, practicing science professionals, as they research and actively investigate a specific scientific topic. The project gives every student at The Charter School of Wilmington the opportunity to experience long-term learning practices that build self-reliance and confidence.