Science Academies
at Francis Lewis High School
 Science Research
 Sports Medicine/EMT
 Forensics
Science Academies:
Why join one?
 get needed science credits
 colleges prefer students with extra science
credits and classes on their transcripts
 learn skills that can get you a job
 make yourself more eligible for scholarships
Science Research
 study any scientific topic that you want
 present projects in local, national, and
international science fairs and contests
 work in professional research labs as a
Junior & Senior
 learn scientific lab techniques
 prepare for a career in medicine
 prepare for a research-oriented career
Science Research
 improve your writing skills
 win $$ scholarships & prizes
 get into a more pretigious university
 publish professional scientific papers
 attend professional
science conferences
 meet famous people!!
Science Research
 2005:
 2009:
 2010:
 2013:
FLHS team won 1st in ISEF.
FLHS team won 3rd in Siemens.
FLHS Senior won 2nd in ISEF
FLHS Soph goes to Siemens
regional finals
 2011: FLHS Junior meets Presidents of Brazil,
Argentina, Bolivia, & Paraguay
 2011: FLHS research students
competing in NYCSEF
meet President Obama
 2011 & 2012: FLHS students publish
papers in professional scientific journals.
 2007-2014: FLHS present at
professional science conferences
Science Research
In 2010, 2011, & 2012, all science
research Seniors got a scholarship
to university.
Former Science Research students
now attend MIT, Harvard, Yale,
Princeton, Cooper Union, U Penn,
Sophie Davis, Macaulay Honors,
& other excellent schools.
Science Research:
How does the class run?
 prepare a major science experiment per year
Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors: in teams
Seniors: as individuals
 write 1 experimental report
 enter ≥ 1 science
contests/year
 read scientific papers
 work in a mentored lab
as a Junior or Senior
 no exams
 performance-based
evaluations only
Science Research
How do I join?
 must have high grades in Science classes
e.g., > 85% in Living Environment or Chemistry
 be a rising Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
 be mature
 read well
 be organized
 be willing to work in summers before Junior
and Senior years
Science Research
How do I join?
 apply with an application form available
from Ms. Palomino or guidance counselors
 have an interview with a Science Research
teacher for final approval
Sports Medicine/EMT
 study human anatomy
 learn how to recognize & prevent sports injuries
 learn basic emergency medicine
 get first aid, CPR, & EMT training
 learn necessary skills for a career as a
- sports trainer
- occupational trainer
- physical trainer
- sports coach
- fireman
- EMT
- ambulance operator
Sports Medicine/EMT
How do I join?
select the Sports Medicine/EMT academy
Year 1: Sports Medicine
Year 2: Anatomy & Physiology
Year 3: EMT
Forensic Science
Forensic science is the application of different
fields of science such as biology, chemistry, and
physics to solving crimes. In this academy we will
discuss real cases and do experiments and hands
on activities.
Year 1: Introduction to Forensic Science
Year 2: Crime Scene Modelling and Forensic Lab
Techniques
Year 3: Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice.
Forensic Science Academy
• Topics: Fingerprinting, DNA testing,
Forensic Psychology, Evidence collection,
handwriting analysis
• Projects: Rat autopsy, Chicken Decay
Investigation, 3-D Crime Scene Models
Forensic Science Academy
• learn necessary skills leading to a career
as a
•
- Forensic Scientist
•
- crime scene analyst, technician
•
- police detective, FBI
•
- crime reporter
Forensics
How do I join?
 select the Forensics Academy