The Science Research Program is a two-year course of study for tenth graders with an optional third-year extension. SRP is an invigorating and deeply edifying odyssey into the weeds of scientific inquiry. Studies begin with a select first-year class where focus is sharpened with a generous application of speakers, directed reading, and pointed class discussions. Here, students are asked to channel their enthusiasm in a broad survey of the scientific method and individual research.

In the second year, each eleventh grade student is paired with a local mentor and embarks on a thorough examination of one specific area of study, fashioning that inquiry into a comprehensive report. Projects cover fields such as theoretical physics, engineering, psychology, and artificial intelligence. The program culminates with a night of presentations that is both a celebration and an homage to the defense of master’s thesis.