The Rotary Club of Orange on March 20 presented Amity High School Science Department Chair Dr. Angela Amato with a donation in support of the many activities the school’s Science Research Program undertakes during the academic year. On hand to witness this event were Principal Andre Hauser, students Sheehan Munim and Annie Zhan holding the donation check, teacher Catherine Piscitelli and Amato. Amity students participate in this ongoing program in conjunction with their regular science courses. The first year is devoted to learning the components of scientific research including the scientific method. These concepts are then applied in various settings, including the design and conducting authentic science research projects. The results obtained are communicated in at least one local science fair. Students also explore various applications of science topics through field trips, guest speakers and class projects. Research methodology is explored and appropriate analyses of data on an in-depth research project is performed. In the second tier of two to four years, advanced students select their science research topic, locate an out-of-school mentor either in industry or at a local university such as Yale. They also compete in a variety of science fairs. Photo by Richard Dumbrill.