Houston Math Science and Technology Center – Scientific Research and Design

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The Scientific Research and Design course at Sam Houston MSTC provides students in their senior year with the opportunity to conduct an original science research project. Students will be introduced to the reading and critiquing of scientific literature, will obtain hands-on experience learning basic experimental methods in a research laboratory, collecting and analyzing data, while working on an original research project.  Students present their research to a panel of experts at the end of the year, learning and using professional presentation methods such as PowerPoint graphics.  They must also prepare a written presentation prior to the oral presentation, both of which are used in determining their course grade.  The course fulfills two advanced measures towards the Distinguished Achievement Program.  Students interested in the course should have a good chemistry background, be interested in research as a possible career, and be extremely self-motivated.