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Villanova University NCSSSMST 2005 Conference

Research the Possibilities...

Villanova University is honored to host the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology (NCSSSMST) Twelfth Annual Student Research Symposium.

Who:		Each Consortium member high school invites one teacher to select two students, (9th through 11th grade) for participation.

What:		Oral student project presentations and poster board exhibit; symposium abstract publication for dissemination; dialogue and interaction with Villanova faculty; tour of campus research facilities; experience the city of Philadelphia; on-campus social activities.

Where:		Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania

When:		Thursday-Sunday, June 2-5, 2005

Important Dates:		March 15, 2005 - School Registrations
		April 15, 2005 - Consortium Schools to submit names of participating students to Gina Sementelli, Villanova University Admission
		May 5, 2005-Consortium Schools to submit student abstracts to Gina Sementelli, Villanova University Admission
		May 10, 2005 - Consortium Schools to submit student participant forms to Gina Sementelli, Villanova University Admission

The NCSSSMST Student Research Symposium is designed specifically to involve students in scientific research and provide a model for disseminating information on how to teach scientific research to secondary students. The Student Research Symposium provides an opportunity for two or more students (9th through 11th graders) from each Consortium institution to present their research in a prestigious conference setting made possible by a host university. The meeting is not a competition, but rather an educational experience that encourages further investigation in the area of research.