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Student Research

Laurel students are well-prepared to do exciting scientific research both within the school and at the region's most prestigious research centers. Students begin by taking a one semester course, "Introduction to Independent Research." They follow-up that course with a research project overseen by a Laurel instructor. At the conclusion of each semester the students engaged in independent research hold a Research Symposium.	Fariba K . works on her entomological research project at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History 11th and 12th grade students are eligible to participate in Protege, Laurel's signature research assistantship and internship program. Students in the Protege program work as research assistants on research projects currently underway in laboratories throughout the region. Each Protege placement is determined by the student's specific interests. A student interested in entomology might find herself working with Dr. Keiper at the Museum of Natural History; a student interested in opthalmology might find herself working with Dr. Anand-Apte at the Cleveland Clinic's Cole Eye Clinic, and so on.
CWRU's Dr. Liu, world-renowned expert on alternative energy, observes the work Anahita has done on her fuel cell research

	Chemistry teacher Mr. Kawolics helps two students on an experiment they were preparing for the semi-annual Research Symposium