Girls Research in Science & Engineering
This inquiry-based high school science curriculum guides students through the process of designing and implementing independent scientific research projects to address student-generated questions about real-world problems. The RISE program has successfully provided authentic scientific research experiences to juniors and seniors for the past three years, with on-campus research conducted in areas ranging from molecular biology to chemistry and engineering.
Through our RISE program, students learn to utilize cutting-edge technology in Archer’s research lab alongside experienced research science educators. Our teachers provide personalized support to help girls develop a deep understanding of their topic and skilled laboratory technique in an environment that encourages risk-taking and collaboration. Students also benefit from established partnerships with local universities and research institutions to receive mentoring from professionals in their field of interest. At the end of the year, students write a research paper and present their findings to the community at Archer’s STEM Symposium.
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Through our RISE program, students learn to utilize cutting-edge technology in Archer’s research lab alongside experienced research science educators. Our teachers provide personalized support to help girls develop a deep understanding of their topic and skilled laboratory technique in an environment that encourages risk-taking and collaboration. Students also benefit from established partnerships with local universities and research institutions to receive mentoring from professionals in their field of interest. At the end of the year, students write a research paper and present their findings to the community at Archer’s STEM Symposium.
The Archer School for Girls admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other legally protected status in its hiring or in the administration of its educational policies and programs, admissions policies, financial aid programs or other school-administered programs.
The Archer School for Girls’ mission is to educate students in an environment specifically designed for girls. As such, the school will consider any candidate for admission who identifies as a girl. Once admitted to Archer, all students in good academic standing who abide by Archer’s code of conduct and who meet requirements for graduation will be eligible to receive an Archer diploma, regardless of any change in sexual identity or other legally protected status.
