Description
Senior year
- Culmination of all work and knowledge from previous years’ research
- Continued research from junior year with a new plan and hypothesis
- Research project is expected to place in the Sarasota County Regional Science Fair
- Presentation and defense of research at annual MaST Research Symposium
Budget
$2,500
Category
Science & Technology, General/Other Science & Technology, General/Other
Program Linked to Organizational Strategy
Yes
Population Served
Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years)
Short Term Success
Our MaST Research Scholars, upon successful defense of their work at their senior symposium, receive a medallion that they wear at graduation, special recognition in the graduation program, and the MaST Seal on their diploma. Of course, their achievements mean even more...a unique "edge" when applying to college, a step up when compared to their future collegiate peers in many areas (presentation skills, lab skills, scientific writing skills, professional social skills, etc.), and unmatched real-world academic experiences.
Long Term Success
Student researchers have been invited to many prestigious science competitions and have been accepted in top universities.
Program Success Monitoring
SHS MaST program and our students continue to gain accolades across the state.
Program Success Examples
Student researchers have been invited to many prestigious science competitions and have been accepted in top universities.
Description
What is MaST? The Math Science and Technology (MaST) Research Institute (MRI) at Sarasota High School is a magnet program for students wishing to conduct college-level research studies from 9th through 12th grades.
Budget
$6,500
Category
Science & Technology, General/Other Science & Technology, General/Other
Program Linked to Organizational Strategy
Yes
Population Served
Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years)
Short Term Success
Students explore problems that they wish to address through a scientific research study in the math, science, and/or technology fields. MRI offers students the opportunity to conduct hands-on research guided by qualified instructors and mentors in the scientific community within the region at universities, and/or engineering and technology firms.
Long Term Success
Increasing number of awards and recognition of our students at the county, state and international level.
Program Success Monitoring
Since its inception in 1995, MRI graduates have been admitted to Harvard, Duke, Princeton, Stanford, Brown, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Florida, and more.
Program Success Examples
Student research work required while in the MaST program, prepares them for the rigors of college.