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I like using this website when I assist kids with learning as a lot of these topics are quickly covered in the school systems. Thankyou

Mackenah Nicole Molina

Wow! I always have trouble deiciding what to do a research project on but this list has totally solved that. Now my only problem is choosing what idea on this list I should do first!

Most of these my teacher rejected because apparently ‘these aren’t grade level topics, and I doubt they interest you”

I’m sorry to hear that. Sounds like you will have a potentially valuable character-building experience in the short-term.

Edwin Augusto Galindo Cuba

THIS SITE IS AWESOME, THERE ARE LOTS OF TOPICS TO LEARN AND MASTER OUR SKILLS!

research kid

I need one about animals, please. I have been challenged to a animal research project, Due Friday. I have no clue what to research! somebody help, thanks for reading!

You can do one on bats

For international studies you can do Defense and Security.

This was very helpful.

Research on Ben Franklin? I think THAT will get a real charge out of everyone (hehehehegetit)

Mandy Maher

“Is it possible to colonize Mars?”

maddy burney

these are silly topics

thx for making this real.

more gaming questions!!!!!!

Is it still considered stealing if you don’t get caught?

Yes, yes it is still considered stealing.

I need topics on memes

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Please I need project topics on Language Literature

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I would appreciate a list of survey questions for middle school grades 6-8

I need a research topics about public sector management

I NEED FIVE EXAMPLES EACH ON QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH (EDUCATION, HEALTH, TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMY AND ENGINEERING)

publish research that are interesting please……

hey can you do one on the burmiueda triangle

Anybody know video games effect kids,and,teens. There Fun!!

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I need a topic about woman history if any of u can find 1 please that would be great!

You could research about the history of the astronauts, and of human past (WWI, WWII, etc.)

so about women? Manitoba Women Win the Right to Vote in Municipal Elections, The First Women, January 23, 1849: Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first woman to graduate from medical school and become a doctor in the United States, Rosa Parks Civil Rights Equal Pay. I have way more. so if you need more just ask.

communism is good

what are you a communist?!?!

Did FDR know about the upcoming attack on Pearl Harbor on 07 DEC 1941.

do you know how babies are born

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kindly assist with a research topic in the field of accounting or auditing

need more about US army

Please can yiu give me a topic in education

I think one should be how can music/Video games can affect the life for people

or How Do Video Games Affect Teenagers?

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I think a good topic is supporting the confederate flag!

Need a research topic within the context of students union government and dues payments

do more weird ones plz

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Hi pls po can you give me a topic relate for humanities pls thank u.

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• Aspirin Absorption in Carbohydrate Solutions | All-Science-Fair-Projects.com – Grades 6-8, Does aspirin absorb into the bloodstream quicker if taken with a carbohydrate food? Test aspirin dissolution in an assortment of carbohydrate solutions.
• Bacteria and Toothpaste | All-Science-Fair-Projects.com – Grades 6-8, Do you know which toothpaste cleans your teeth best? In this project, you will row bacteria from your recently brushed teeth in petri dishes to find out the answer.
• Making Batteries from Fruits and Vegetables | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 4-7, Use veggie power to build a simple battery from a variety of vegetables. Which ones are the most powerful?
• How Do Roots Grow When the Direction of Gravity Changes? | ScienceBuddies.org -Grades 6-10, Plants respond to gravity by stems that grow upward and roots that grow downward. Experiment with germinating seeds and rotate them to make up down and down up. How do you think the growing seedlings will respond?
• Hydroponics vs. Soil Growth | All-Science-Fair-Projects.com – Grades 6-8, In this project, students find out if plants grow better in soil or a hydroponic solution.
• Puppy Proportions: Your Dog’s Early Months | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Find out how a puppy’s weight, growth, and proportions change early in their lives.
• Do Migratory Birds Like It Hot? | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Pick a species of bird and determine if there is a correlation between air temperature and where and when the birds migrate.
• That’s a Real Smile! …or is it? | ScienceBuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Can people tell the difference between a fake smile and a real one? Gather information from dozens of volunteers to find out.
• Build a Raft Powered by Surface Tension | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 6-10, Learn about the properties of surface water tension, and use it to propel a raft.
• Paw Preference in Pets | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 7-10, Are animals left-handed or right-handed like humans?
• Bat Detector: Listen to the Secret Sounds of Bats | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 7-10, Study the behavior of bats to find out how do they use echolocation to catch their prey
• Saving Migratory Animals | ScienceBuddies.org – Grades 7-10, They’re here today but could be gone tomorrow. Examine the migratory path of a bird species and the similarities and differences between their winter and summer habitats. Recommend which locations should be preserved to protect these species.
• Which Metal Is the Most Resistant to Corrosion? | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Test several kinds of metal exposed to the air, tap water, and saltwater to determine which are the most resistant to corrosion, and which substances are the most corrosive to them.
• Ionizing vs. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors | All-Science-Fair-Projects.com – Grades 6-8, Learn how smoke detectors work, and compare the effectiveness of ionizing smoke detectors to photoelectric smoke detectors.
• Robot Movement | Education.com – Grades 6-8, Construct a robot equipped with sound/touch sensor circuitry. Run it through a maze to find out if it displays sequential or random movement.
• Repurposed Designs | Education.com – Grades 6-8, Identify items that need repurposing such as e-waste, batteries, and mattresses. Then get creative and Invent your own original repurposed design.
• Solar-Powered Robot Bug | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Explore electronics and solar energy by building the Frightened Grasshopper, a solar-powered bug.
• Stressed Out with Beams | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Test the load-bearing capacity of several types of beams, including I-beams, U-beams, rectangular beams, and T-beams.
• Build a Gauss Rifle | ScienceBuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Use magnets and ball bearings to build a rifle based on magnetism. Investigate how many magnet and ball bearing “stages” affect the velocity and distance of the projectile.
• Smart Medicine Cabinet | ScienceBuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Do you know someone who needs to take medication daily? Create a sensor that reminds patients when to take their medication.
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• What’s the Fastest Way to Cool a Soda? | ScienceBuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Experiment with different ways to cool a can of soda.  Find out the fastest way to get your tall cold drink.
• How Much Potential Energy Do Different Nuts Have? | Education.com – Grades 6-8, Explore the energy of living things. Prove that different varieties of nuts produce electricity in a series of experiments.
• How Salty Does the Sea Have to Be for an Egg to Float? | ScienceBuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Figure out precisely what concentration of salt in water is required to make an egg float.
• Washing Detergent & Hydrophobic Soil | Education.com – Grades 6-8, Some soils do not absorb water very well.  Find out why and if washing detergent and change their ability to absorb water.
• Make Your Own Psychrometer | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Make a psychrometer to measure relative humidity, then use it to measure RH in a variety of weather conditions.
• Do Our Storm Drains Keep the Ocean Trash Free? | ScienceBuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Test your local grated storm drain inlets to see if they’re up to the task of keeping plastic litter out of your community’s stormwater drainage system. If they’re not, work on improving the design.
• Can Water Float on Water? | ScienceBuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Can liquid water float on liquid water? Investigate how the density of water is affected by its temperature and salinity.
• What Weather Factors Create Radiation Fog? | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Make systematic observations about the weather conditions needed to create radiation fog. Can you forecast when and where it will occur?
• The Science Behind Tsunamis | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 6-8, Study the effect of water depth on wave velocity. Learn how tsunamis form and create your own simulation model wave tank to generate a tsunami.
• Killing ‘Vampires’: Saving Money and Power | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 6-8, In this project, you’ll identify electricity “vampires” in your home, such as computer peripherals and electronic equipment, that use power even when not in use. Find out exactly how much energy they use. Use this eye-opening data to help your family save money on electricity.
• Which Wheels Work Best? | Education.com – Grades 6-9, Experiment with how different kinds of wheels affect the speed of a skateboard.  You’ll calculate friction co-efficient and its correlation to velocity.
• Test the Efficiency of a Solar Cell? | Education.com – Grades 6-9, Find out how much of the energy from the sun that reaches a photovoltaic cell is changed over into electricity.  Predict how to position solar cells for maximum conversion.
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• Customize Your Own Drum Set! | ScienceBuddies.org – Grades 7-10, Build a drum set using household materials, a computer, Scratch, and a PicoBoard. Program your drum set to create a synthesized Hip hop, rap, classical, techno, or electronic drumbeat.
• Harmful Algal Blooms in the Chesapeake Bay | Sciencebuddies.org – Grades 8-12, Harmful algal blooms affect the quality of water and impact people, marine animals, and birds. Study how water quality changes before, during, and after algal blooms.

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7th grade science topics

This collection includes resources to support teachers and students as they engage in the topics outlined in the 7th grade NYC Science Scope & Sequence. Resources support the following units: 7:1 Geology; 7:2 Energy and Matter; 7:3 Dynamic Equilibrium: The Human Animal and 7:4 Dynamic Equilibrium: Other Organisms.

Please note that the files in this collection can not be downloaded from WeTeachNYC because they link out to an external site.

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This collection of resources supports unit 7:1 of the 7th grade science Scope and Sequence: Geology.

Energy and matter

This collection of resources supports unit 7:2 of the 7th grade science Scope and Sequence: Energy and Matter.

Dynamic equilibrium: The human animal

This collection of resources supports unit 7:3 of the 7th grade science Scope and Sequence:  Dynamic Equilibrium: The Human Animal.

Dynamic equilibrium: Other organisms

This collection of resources supports unit 7:4 of the 7th grade science Scope and Sequence: Dynamic Equilibrium: Other Organisms.

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Research Strategies worksheets for Grade 7 are an essential resource for teachers looking to enhance their students' reading and writing skills. These worksheets are specifically designed to cater to the unique learning needs of Grade 7 students, focusing on developing their research abilities and critical thinking. By incorporating these worksheets into their lesson plans, teachers can effectively engage their students in a variety of activities that will help them improve their reading comprehension, writing techniques, and overall communication skills. Furthermore, these research strategies worksheets for Grade 7 can be easily integrated into various subjects, making them a versatile and valuable tool for teachers to utilize in their classrooms.

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If you are in 7th grade, you may have to suddenly raise your standards as this is the entry point to high school. There is a chance that you may even be flummoxed with the burden of research papers. Yes, they will be kept rather rudimentary for your sake.

Teacher’s headache

Choosing topics for you may be a headache for the teachers. They know they cannot overload you with information or ask you for something special. They also know that your interest has to be wrought out from the topics.

The options available

You may still find cornucopia of topics in opinionated subjects, but when it comes to exact science, the choice is limited. After all, you cannot be expected to find about the Field Theory.

A captivating idea

You may try the expedient of sharing ideas for topics with mates and then presenting them to your respective teachers. This will help in strengthening the bonds between you and the teacher. This will also enrich them.

Methodology carving

You should anyhow be ready in crafting ideas for Methods. You may go through the previous samples and ask from seniors how they managed their papers. There is a lot to learn from experience.

Typical trouble

There is typical trouble in inspection when it comes to subjects like Math. The subject is anyway a dread to most students; the additional news comes as heartache. The teachers have to take care of possibilities.

The artful conclusion

You should instill the art of conjuring artful conclusions; irrespective of the topic or subject at hand. This comes from practice and an instinctive eye that needs to be honed. You may develop that by practicing essays.

Meanwhile, here are 10 stimulating research paper topics for Grade 7

• 1. Find out the impact of landfills on neighboring areas and water bodies
• 2. Does bullying affect the victim more or the perpetrator: Make a detailed survey?
• 3. Find out how community markets exist and excel despite competition
• 4. Assess the impact of tone, diction and syntax in a journal
• 5. How do guys and girls tend to behave after break-ups: The general picture?
• 6. Is there any connection between Unitary Method and Measurements?
• 7. Create expressive examples of work, power and energy on your own
• 8. Which is the greater evil: Indiscipline or lack of responsibility?
• 9. Find out the common features between Himalayas and Mt. Kilimanjaro; Ganges and Nile
• 10. Create a perfect education system model which may be effective in the long run

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Looking for engaging science fair projects for a middle school science fair? Our handpicked collection of science fair projects for 7th graders is a great place to start!

7th Grade Science Fair Project FAQ

What are some easy 7th grade science fair projects.

Each of these science fair projects are easy for seventh grade science students do. Explore how glow-in-the-dark sticks work, discover how far apart planets really are, and make your own geode crystal with borax!

Chocolate Asphalt

Making Lightning in a Pan

Glow Sticks: Temperature Effects

Geode Rock Borax Crystal

Does Cooking Deplete Vitamin C?

Solar System Scale Model on the Sidewalk

Color and Taste

Uncovering Fall Colors

Growing Mold

Carbonation and Packaging

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What is the best 7th grade science project ever?

We love the Fast Food Nutrition project for seventh grade science students. This project encourages students to look more closely at the nutritional value of fast food that's easily available. This project is not only a research project on fast food nutrition, but it also gives middle school students the opportunity to interview willing test subjects about their eating habits.

If you're looking for more 7th grade science projects, check out the 7th grade science fair projects at the top of this page! 

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What are some cool 7th grade science fair projects?

Get ready to be amazed by these super cool science projects for 7th graders! With just a few simple materials, students fascinated by the solar system, how things glow-in-the-dark, unexpected chemical reactions and more, will have too much fun!

Glowing in the Dark

Make Plastic from Milk

The Dissolving Meat Myth

What are 5 testable questions for 7th grade?

A testable question is a question that we can answer through a science experiment. To do this, we do a control science experiment, then we change one thing in the experiment to see how it affects what happens. This is how we can discover the answer to our question!

Here are some testable questions that our seventh grade science projects investigate.

Do detergents affect plant growth?

Can drink and food taste different just by changing its color?

Does the color of light affect photosynthesis?

Does temperature affect seed sprouting?

What makes popcorn pop?

Here are more testable questions along with their science projects →

What are the top 10 science projects for 7th grade?

These are our top 10 science projects for 7th grade, covering biology, chemistry, physics and engineering. Find out how sugary drinks affect teeth, make electricity with your own body or test your design and engineering skills by making a foil bug walk on water! These projects can be used as science fair project ideas or as a fun experiment!

Hamsters and Time of Day

Plant Density and Growth Rate

Water Strider Challenge: Make a Bug Walk on Water!

Human Body Battery

Left-Handedness and Mirror Writing

Making Antibubbles

Soil as an Electrical System

Tooth Decay Experiment with Eggs

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Can I do a 7th grade science fair project in a day?

Yes! Quick experiments or making a model can be a great option for a science fair project! If you want to do a quick science fair project, we have science project ideas on various topics to get you started.

The Solar System: See it in the correct scale!

Create your own sidewalk chalk solar system model and take a walk through space! Solar System Scale Model on the Sidewalk

Chromatography reaction: Separating out colors!

Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Let's find out by in this chemistry experiment using chromatography to separate the colors of a green leaf! Uncovering Fall Colors

Heat reactions: Heat speeds things up!

Does the temperature of a room affect how quickly a candle burns? Burn Rate of a Candle

What are some hands-on ways to find inspiration for my science fair project?

There may be free admission days or free passes to a science museum near you! Check your local library for free museum passes, nearby science museums for free entrance days and your credit card for offers.

Find a science museum near you and prepare to be awed by all that you can learn there! I always learn something new and am inspired whenever I go to a science museum!

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Stop Worrying, 7th Grades! Here are 35 Rad Science Fair Topics

Making projects for science fair topics for 7th grade is a unique way in teaching children scientific concepts that are difficult to understand. Which is why they must be fun, creative, and easy to try.

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Academics beyond textbooks and classroom walls make a better impact. Science fairs projects are one such kind of learning medium, where the toughest topics can be explained with interesting models and graphical representations. With a little help, any subject can be turned into an eye pleasing science fair project. To make science fair topics for 7th grade worth the effort, let the students pick the topics they like.

List of Science Fairs Topics for 7th Grade

• How does a magnet affect radish plant growth?
• Does temperature affect the performance of a fuel cell?
• Which building design will best withstand an earthquake?
• What techniques do air traffic controllers use to control air traffic? How efficient are these techniques?
• How does temperature affect the survival rate of aquatic plants?
• Can animals see in the dark better than humans? Explain how.
• Does shoe design really affect an athlete’s jumping height?
• What kind of fertilizers work better? Natural or synthetic?
• What light brightness makes plants grow the best?
• How much weight can the surface tension of water hold?
• Can people tell artificial smells from real ones?
• How does music affect animal and plant behavior?
• What is the best way to prevent an ice cube from melting?
• How is out heart rate affected by the food we eat?
• What are the terrible effects of acid rain?
• Can background noise levels affect how well we concentrate?
• Do antioxidants really improve a human’s life span?
• How does temperature affect the growth of yeast or mold on bread?
• Does the species of wood affect the rate at which it burns?
• How does talking on a cell phone or listening to music affect reaction time?
• Do we remember a sequence of letters and numbers better if they hear or see the sequence first?
• What is the importance of breakfast in our lives? How does it affect our metabolism rate?
• How does music influence learning and memory?
• Do daily memory-oriented activities slow memory loss at occurs with aging?
• How does caffeine and nicotine affect bacterial growth?
• What antibacterial properties do extracts from basil and mint plants have?
• What effects do garlic and vitamin C have on high blood pressure in people?
• Does the Atkins high-protein diet really work?
• How does exercise affect heart rate recovery?
• How does light affect the vitamin C content of juice?
• How effective are herbal oils and DEET as mosquito repellents?
• Can vocal wave form patterns be used to identify individuals?
• Can computer systems for recognizing human motion be used to counter terrorism?
• How does sunspot activity affect radio reception?
• How does the air temperature affect carbon monoxide emissions when a car is first started?

Participating in science fair projects encourages the child to read and learn more about myriad subjects. Getting involved in your child’s academics will not only motivate the child but also help you develop a bond of trust and reliability. However, you need to support the child and not do the project for him. Doing the entire project by yourself will make your child handicapped and defeat the whole purpose of the science fair.

The above list science fair topics for 7th grade are extremely easy to do. Ask your child to write a script to explain to the viewers what the project is all about. The simpler the script, the easier it is for him to understand and to explain it. Science fair projects help a great deal in explaining scientific concepts in a jiffy.

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A Selection Of Research Paper Topics For 7th Grade Students

When choosing a title for your 7th grade research paper, you have to keep in mind several things. First, as a teenager you’ve had some real life experience, so you can always write about that. In fact, writing about something personal can inspire a really strong paper. Then, you are likely to continue your research further in school, so it may be better if you choose a problem that has enough information on itself. Finally, your paper has to be connected with something you’ve been learning throughout the year. If all this seems too intimidating to you, check the selection of the strong 7th grade research paper topics below:

• Dress code at school: should teachers wear uniforms too?

Being a student for several years now you probably know how uncomfortable uniforms can be. However, they serve a certain purpose. So should teachers have a dress code as well?

• Grading at school: should students evaluate teachers’ work?

Do you think teachers’ progress should be evaluated just like students’ is? Would it make any difference to how the staff would treat undergraduates?

• Cosmetics and medicine testing on animals: are there any ways we can avoid that?

It’s a well-known fact that live creatures are used in scientific testing when some new substance is involved. Do you think there are any alternative things/means we can use to stop killing animals?

• Single-sex schooling: pros and cons.

Some researches show that men benefit more than women from such kind of an educational system. But is school only about studying? Do your own investigation on what are other advantages and disadvantages of a unisex school system.

• Googling vs. remembering: should students be allowed to use smartphones in class?

People nowadays have very little motivation to memorize facts or dates since they can easily look them up anytime they need them. However, can students really benefit from such an approach? Memorizing can be a good brain exercise that can help you keep your mental health too.

• Early romance: when do people should start seeing each other?

It’s a very controversial topic, but you certainly have some personal experience to base your point of view on. Surely, you can fall for someone even in the kindergarten, but when can these affections be considered as serious ones?

• Homework in education: advantages and disadvantages.

This topic can seem a very easy one for you. However, make sure you do the necessary research and provide substantial proof to all of your statements.

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7th Grade is time for that all-important practical on how to write research papers. Throughout your school career and on through college you are going to be asked to write papers. If you learn the best methods for researching and writing a good paper in 7th Grade then you have learned the basics that will help you all the way up through a Doctorate – should you chose to go that far with your education.

First things first, you need a topic for your paper. Your teacher will set you a limited range of choices, and you’ve got to choose the best one for you. Perhaps your teacher has decided that he or she wants an essay about Current Affairs. To find out more, you would need to look for your ideas by checking what news is trending online. Then find out more by checking out the online section of local and national newspapers where you can learn about crime or politics.

Maybe your teacher has set you a “how-to” paper. You can go searching on one of the video sites for how-to home movies and start looking for more information from there. Pros and Cons and social issues are also hot subjects for 7th Grade papers.

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• Would it be a good thing if teachers wore a uniform to work?
• In your opinion have humans become too reliant on computers and technology?
• What would the world be like if anything were permitted?
• There is evidence that boys learn better in a unisex environment, and girls learn better in a mixed school. Should boys and girls be taught separately?
• If women held most high-level jobs, would you think it fair not to introduce quotas putting more men into top jobs?
• Should smartphones be required for school so that you can look up the answers when the teacher asks a question in class?
• Would teachers do a better job if students graded their teachers’ work the way teachers grade their students’ work?
• If we stopped cutting down all forests would that impact on world food production?
• Should we fix the problems here on Earth before we spend more money on space exploration?
• Are there better ways to test medicines than using animals in scientific research?

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Psychology professor takes students to conference in s.f., thanks to donation, fundraising, may 16, 2024.

WNC Professor of Psychology Dr. Rebecca Bevans and Psychology Instructor Jolene Coverston recently took six students to the Western Psychological Association Convention in San Francisco.

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Sometimes it takes a trip outside the classroom to enlighten students and make them aware of career possibilities and motivate them in their chosen field.

For Western Nevada College Professor Psychology Dr. Rebecca Bevans and six of her students, a field trip to San Francisco during the end of spring semester accomplished this purpose.

They attended the four-day   Western Psychological Association Convention, learning that scientific research isn’t so boring after all and there are topics and issues that can shape their course of study in the future.

“They were all bitten by the research bug and I could not be happier,” Dr. Bevans said. “Do you know how hard it is to get students interested in research? Let's just say that research is not exciting to everyone. But now I have a team of researchers, and we will be working out our plans this summer, and conducting some research this coming fall.”

The educational trip was made possible because of the WNC Psychology Club’s fundraising efforts which were matched by a generous WNC Foundation donor.

Dr. Bevans first attended the conference as a graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno, but her obligation as a presenter kept her from enjoying the full experience of the conference.

“As a professor, I knew that taking some of our students to a conference could be life-changing,” she said. “Every time I attend the Western Psychological Association conference, I am left with a head full of the newest research in psychology. It is an amazing experience and one that I knew would be life changing for some of our students who are just beginning their journey into psychology.”

For the half-dozen students who accompanied Dr. Bevans and instructor Jolene Coverston to San Francisco, it was an opportunity to see what the psychology field has to offer them in the future.

“To me, one of the most important things that I learned was how vast the world of psychology truly is,” psychology student Thomas Shumway said. “Getting to learn the specific details of how research works in many of those varying parts of psychology was very informative for me and was just incredibly interesting.”

Added student Will Webster, “During this trip, I got to learn about positive psychology, consenting non-monogamous relationships, the retold story about the Stanford prison experiment, and many more. All the speakers went into pretty great detail of all their studies and experiments. While Mrs. Bevans was extremely helpful in explaining any parts that confused me.”

Shumway and Webster shared these experiences with other conference attendees from WNC, including students Yamaa Daoudi, Michael Marketti, Lilly Bacon and Angel Polvorosa.

“That experience of bonding with people who are equally and even more passionate about psychology was so refreshing to me,” Shumway said. “Listening and talking to people who are passionate about similar topics to me helped me understand topics I couldn't quite wrap my head around before; it also challenged me quite a bit.”

Webster said that their professor’s presence provided them with a better understanding of the conference, including the studies and experiments.

“It was amazing; I loved the experience the entire time,” Webster said. ‘Having Dr. Bevans there, being able to explain the confusing parts, and to be able to learn more from people who share the same passion will be an experience I will never forget. You could really tell that Dr. Bevans was taking the time to explain studies, experiments and other psychology related material along the way.”

Their interest and views about research changed 180 degrees during the conference.

“All of us became interested in research because we were given the chance to meet the people behind said research,” Shumway said. “Meeting them helped us put research into a new perspective I think, and to me at least, that new perspective made me much more intrigued by the research topics we had discussed.”

To learn more about WNC’s psychology program, email Dr. Bevans at   [email protected] . 

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When students learn to debate, they gain valuable life skills. Debates teach kids to research their topic, make informed choices, and argue effectively using facts instead of emotion. This list of middle school debate topics encompasses both serious and lighthearted ideas for kids ages 10 to 14. Each topic includes a link to an article from a reliable source that provides pros and/or cons to help kids make their arguments.

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• It’s better to be good at academics than to be good at sports.
• Homework should be banned.
• Schools should require all students to wear uniforms.
• We should punish students for using curse words.
• Year-round school is better for students.

• Schools should require physical education (gym class) through 12th grade.
• All students should be required to volunteer in their community.
• Junk food should be banned in schools.
• All middle school students should learn a foreign language.
• Single-gender schools are better for students.
• Math is the most important school subject.
• Letter grades should be abolished.
• Teachers should be replaced by computers.
• Students should be graded on their handwriting.
• Kids who get better grades in school will be more successful in life.
• Sometimes it’s OK to cheat on homework or a test.
• Students who fail a test should be given the chance to take it again.
• Students should be allowed to grade teachers.
• Kids should be able to bring their pets to school.
• Schools should give middle school students more recess time.

• The school day should be shorter.
• Schools should eliminate dress codes.
• College should be free for everyone who wants to attend.
• Schools should be allowed to ban some books from their libraries.
• Book smarts are better than street smarts.
• All people should have free internet access.
• Playing violent video games makes people more likely to be violent in real life.
• Reality television depicts real life.
• The minimum age to own a smartphone should be 16.

• Students should be allowed to use phones in class.
• Macs are better than PCs.
• Androids are better than iPhones.
• Kids under 13 should be allowed to use social media sites like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.
• Students should not be allowed to watch TV on school nights.
• Social media does more harm than good.
• Video games are better than board games.
• Reading books is better than watching TV.
• All paper documents should be replaced with electronic versions.
• Books are always better than the movies that are made from them.
• Parents should use their kids’ cell phones to track where they are.
• Playing video games makes you smarter.

• Scientists should try to develop a way for everyone to live forever.
• Paper books are better than e-books.
• Schools should have surveillance cameras in classrooms and hallways.
• Movie ratings (G, PG, PG-13, and R) should be done away with.
• Professional athletes and celebrities deserve to make more money than the average person.
• People have a responsibility to help one another out.
• No one should ever tell a lie.
• Girls face more peer pressure than boys.
• We should lower the voting age to 12.
• Every member of a family should have daily chores.
• All museums and zoos should be free to everyone.
• All people should be vegetarians.

• Democracy is the best form of government.
• All Americans should be required to vote.
• Cigarette smoking and vaping should be banned entirely.
• Parents should be allowed to read their children’s private diaries.
• Giving is better than receiving.
• Receiving a regular allowance is good for kids.
• Parents should be punished for their children’s mistakes.
• Real Christmas trees are better than artificial ones.
• We should not keep animals in zoos.
• All kids should play on the same sports teams, regardless of gender.
• It is better to save some of your allowance than to spend it all.
• Kids should be allowed to stay up as late as they want.
• Happiness is more important than success.
• The driving age should be lowered to 14.

• We should completely ban plastic bottles.
• Parents should have to take a parenting class before having a child.
• If you find money on the ground, it’s automatically yours to keep.
• It is better to be kind than to be truthful.
• All kids should have a playground or park within walking distance of their home.
• Kids should be allowed to have credit cards.
• It’s important to spend money exploring space.
• All families should have a pet.
• Dogs are better pets than cats.
• Summer is better than winter.
• Pepperoni is the best pizza topping.
• Teachers shouldn’t give rewards and prizes in the classroom.
• Clowns are more scary than funny.
• Every home should have a robot.
• There is intelligent life on other planets.

• The egg came before the chicken.
• Pop music is better than classical music.
• Xbox is better than PlayStation.
• Peanut butter is better than Nutella.
• Football is better than soccer.
• Everyone should make their bed every day.
• It would be better to be able to fly than to be able to turn invisible.
• Harry Potter is better than The Lord of the Rings .
• Pluto should still be considered a planet.
• Santa Claus’ elves should be paid minimum wage.
• Hot chocolate is better than a chocolate milkshake.
• Fruit counts as dessert.
• People should be allowed to go barefoot anywhere if they want to.
• Fiction is better than nonfiction.

• Everyone should learn to play a musical instrument.
• Werewolves are more dangerous than vampires.
• Kids shouldn’t have to go to school on their birthdays.

Controversial Middle School Debate Topics

These middle school debate topics are pretty contentious and might not be appropriate for all students or every classroom. But if your middle schoolers are ready to take on more serious debates, try these important questions.

• We should abolish the death penalty.
• Stricter gun control laws help stop mass shootings.
• It’s necessary to continue building a wall between the United States and Mexico.
• Segregation still exist in the United States.
• Religion does more harm than good.
• We will never achieve world peace.
• We shouldn’t allow young children to play contact sports like football.

• Parents shouldn’t be allowed to pierce a baby’s ears.
• Beauty pageants are sexist.
• Kids shouldn’t get participation trophies for sports.
• It’s possible to be an ethical hunter.
• Some stereotypes are accurate.
• People have a responsibility to step in when they see a crime in action.
• War is sometimes necessary.
• There are times when we must limit freedom of speech.
• Security is more important than freedom.
• We should do away with gender-specific public bathrooms.
• Anyone over age 12 should be tried as an adult in court.
• Electric vehicles are better than gas-powered ones.

• Our society has a harmful “diet culture.”
• All countries should have to give up their nuclear weapons.
• We should ban testing on animals.
• We should ban the use of fossil fuels.
• Human cloning should be legal.
• Vaccines should be mandatory.

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WVU undergraduate students awarded Goldwater Scholarships to continue research

Monday, June 03, 2024

Three West Virginia University students — (from left) Christopher Smith, Easton Cahill and Rachel King — are recipients of 2024 Goldwater Scholarships, one of the most prestigious national undergraduate scholarships that supports students with strong commitments to careers in research. (WVU Photo/Matt Sunday)

Three outstanding West Virginia University students have been named winners of the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences. 

Easton Cahill, Rachel King and Christopher Smith are among the 438 scholars selected nationwide and join the ranks of 47 Mountaineers selected before them. Each scholarship provides as much as $7,500 annually for up to two years of undergraduate study. 

“The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious national undergraduate scholarships and supports students who have a strong commitment to a career in research,” said Candice Brown , associate professor of neuroscience and advisor for the Goldwater Scholarship . “The success of our three stellar winners is a testament to the University’s commitment and investment in supporting undergraduate research opportunities across campus.”

Easton Cahill   The summer before his first semester at WVU, Cahill got his first taste of college-level research as part of the WVU Summer Immersion Experience with the First2 Network.

The program offered a residential STEM research experience for first-generation and underrepresented first-year students from rural areas.  

Afterward, the first-generation college student was eager to get his foot in the laboratory door as a freshman at WVU.  

Stemming from a personal experience with eye hemorrhages in middle school, the junior biology major from Bridgeport was driven by a desire to conduct ophthalmologic research and connected with Wen-Tao Deng through the Research Apprenticeship Program . 

The assistant professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences as well as biochemistry and molecular medicine in the WVU School of Medicine has served as Cahill’s research mentor for the last three years. 

Performing single gene replacement therapy on mice with blue cone monochromacy, a type of inherited retinal disease, Cahill’s primary goal is to help the animals see again. 

“The mutations that these individuals carry means that they lack certain functional proteins, namely L- and M- cone opsins,” he said. “Our only job is to replace that protein, delivering it to their retina so that they’re able to see again. Hopefully one day I can play a role in transitioning the treatment to humans.” 

According to Cahill, one difficult part about treating eyes is that the retina is made up of neurons and neural tissues — and those neurons last a lifetime.  

“They do not regrow,” he said. “Any type of damage that you get to your eye typically will last a lifetime. Studying the eye, its photoreceptors and neurons helps us understand different diseases that affect all our neural tissue.” 

Gene therapy research is particularly important in West Virginia, a state with the highest rate of blindness and genetic predispositions to many of the different types of blindness that exist. 

“Having my own moment of understanding about what it means to have vision and to not have vision is very scary,” Cahill said. “I really empathize with people who are dealing with it. I think this kind of research is very, very important and it’s all part of my story of why I want to do this.” 

After completing his undergraduate degree, Cahill plans to enroll in a dual medical and doctoral degree program, focusing on biochemistry and molecular medicine. 

Rachel King   Also a First2 Network alum, King spent the summer before her freshman year at WVU conducting astronomy research at the Green Bank Observatory in Pocahontas County. 

The experience helped the Manheim, Pennsylvania, native lean into her childhood love of understanding what’s beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. 

“I remember being a little kid who knew all the planets and would watch space documentaries all the time,” King said. “Studying astronomy really gets at some of the secrets of the universe and uncovering how everything happened and going beyond this planet.”   

For the last three years, she has worked with mentor Maura McLaughlin , Eberly Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy , on pulsar research.   

“Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit beams of radiation from their magnetic poles and, as they spin around, these beams are observed on Earth as pulses,” King said. “They’re very similar to lighthouses. As the light spins around, you don’t see anything, except for a brief moment when the light is pointed directly at you.”   

Most recently, the physics major has been exploring pulsar nulling, a phenomenon where the pulse energy suddenly drops to zero before returning to full energy.   

“Pulsars have these incredibly regular pulses that we can detect on Earth,” she said. “Although we don’t know why, a lot of pulsar pulses will suddenly become undetectable for anywhere from seconds to hours, so I’ve been looking at different pulsars and trying to figure out what types of pulsars tend to null and, hopefully, constraining that physics a little bit.”   

As a WVU student, King has had the opportunity to present her research on campus and internationally, including at two meetings of the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves. She also attended the summer 2023 International Pulsar Timing Array meeting in Australia.  

“Research really opens doors for you and teaches you skills that you can’t really learn in the classroom,” King said. “It also connects you to faculty and I’ve made a lot of friends and connections through research.” 

King plans to get a PhD in physics or astrophysics with a current goal of one day conducting astronomy research full-time. 

Christopher Smith   When Smith arrived at WVU three years ago, he knew three things — he’s good at math and science, has a strong desire to help others and is not interested in attending medical school. 

The Point Pleasant native found a home in the biomedical engineering program which allows him to combine his skills and passion. 

“Having a strong background in math and science and also a drive to make a difference in other people’s lives, I quickly found how biomedical engineering was the perfect fit,” Smith said. “I learned how to make medical devices, about different diagnostic techniques, how cell therapies work, how biomedical instrumentation works and how bright the future of medicine could look thanks to the work of biomedical engineers.”  

Being a first-generation college student, Smith said it “was hard to figure out” what options and paths were available to him in college. 

“My parents didn’t really have a college experience so they didn’t have any idea of what I could do once there, but they always just encouraged me to attend,” he said. “It was definitely difficult to get involved when I had no clue what to get involved in, what was really out there and I didn’t have anyone to tell me what it would be like.” 

Smith went on to say he “had no clue what research was” until a math professor encouraged him to get involved during his freshman year. 

“That summer, I sent an email to between 10 and 15 professors asking if they had room in their research labs,” he said. “Sometimes I think about how crazy it is that sending out those emails gave me a direction for the rest of my life.”

Soumya Srivastava , assistant professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, welcomed Smith into her lab and provided important shadowing and learning opportunities to help him better understand the research process.  

Smith works alongside Srivastava and Raphael Oladokun , a graduate research assistant and WVU Statler Fellow, exploring the development of a diagnostic device for early diagnosis of breast cancer. 

“Our whole goal is to create a tiny device that could process small blood samples from patients and determine the potential for breast cancer based on if the cells separate,” he said. “In theory, the immune cells would have a reaction in the body before a patient would have any other signs of cancer. This would lead to different properties and separation in our device, representing a positive screening for breast cancer.” 

Smith participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience last summer, presented his research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research this April and will travel to Puerto Rico this summer to participate in a Research Experience for Undergraduates.  

“Starting at WVU as a first-generation Hispanic student from rural West Virginia and having no clue what direction I was headed after school, experiential learning opportunities like undergraduate research have really been a blessing,” he said. “Being named a Goldwater Scholar is a huge honor. It helps remind me that I can achieve these things and helps suppress the common feeling of imposter syndrome. I hope this shows others from similar backgrounds they can achieve this as well.”

WVU students interested in the Goldwater Scholarship can work with the ASPIRE Office to learn more and apply. Founded in 2006, the office assists students applying for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, as well as students applying for graduate or professional schools.

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