The Guided Scientific Research course is designed for first semester seniors who are passionate about science and who wish to carry out their own authentic research. As part of either Walker's Public Health or Engineering Concentrations, students will envision, design, carry out, analyze and communicate original scientific research in their respective field with the guidance of Science Department faculty. Components of the course include summer work, background research and journal reading, experimental design, data analysis and interacting with career scientists. Students will enter their research in at least one national science competition and/or peer-reviewed journal.