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REACH Student Research

• Research Component

  Research Component

  Authentic student research is an integral component of the REACH program. Science is a systematic, problem solving process that answers questions about the natural world.  For students to truly understand the processes of science, they need to do actual science.

  The REACH program provides air quality equipment and scientific research expertise that enables students to:

  • Investigate an air quality issue impacting their surroundings.
  • Gather background information on their research question.
  • Design an experiment to test their hypothesis.
  • Analyze their experimental data to determine the validity of their hypothesis.
  • Present their findings in a formal, science symposium setting.

  Conducting an actual scientific investigation helps students to develop persistence, problem solving skills, collaborative skills, and communication skills.  These skills are all integral parts of a 21^st century education.

   

  

• Science Communication - Dissemination of Findings

  The REACH program supports a variety of activities where students can present their research project findings, including

  1. Classroom/school presentations
  2. Community events
  3. The annual REACH Symposium at the ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú
  4. The state science fairs
  5. Virtual presentations

  

• Poster Examples and Template
  • PM2.5 particles produced by cooking eggs in three types of cooking oil
  • Wax Melts and PM2.5
  • Testing radon levels in schools
  • Poster Template (Power Point)

   

  

• Student Research Project Scoring Criteria
  • 2025 REACH Oral Presentation Scoring Criteria
  • 2025 REACH Poster Session Scoring Criteria
• Previous Symposium Videos
• Additional Resources

  You can find more articles and videos in our BOX folders:

   

• Featured Article

  Wildfire Smoke Exposure Hurts Learning Outcomes

  Living near regions prone to wildfire smoke hurts learning outcomes and can potentially lower future earnings

  Summary:  Pollution from wildfires is linked to lower test scores and potentially lower future earnings for kids growing up with more smoke days at school, a new study finds.  Impacts of smoke exposure on earnings disproportionately effects economically disadvantaged communities of color.

  teacher-resources/wildfire-smoke-exposure-hurts-learning-outcomes.docx