ADVANCED
RESEARCH CLUB.
The NSHS ARC is a club where those who have a strong passion for pursuing STEM can not only come together and share their findings but also conduct scientific research on their topic of interest.
(Our Mission)
We strive to connect students with STEM, engage with hands-on projects, and guide research starting from the hypothesis to the experimentation.
Connect
Connect with a tight community of student researchers, faculty and builders in projects, meetings and showcases!
Build
Connect with a tight community of student researchers and faculty with research
Compete
Compete at competitions by submitting to Z-Fairs and advance through regional, MSEF state, and Regeneron ISEF international fairs.
(COMPETITION PATHWAY)
It all starts here. First with a research question...
Z-Fairs
Internal school competition where initial project hypotheses are stress-tested by faculty mentors.
Regional Fair
Massachusetts Region V - You will compete at the regional level at Bridgewater State University!
MSEF — State
Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair held at MIT.
Regeneron ISEF
The pinnacle: International Science and Engineering Fair. You made it!
Meeting Sessions
Tuesdays · 3:00 PM · Room 3212. Mr. Schmidt's Room
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NSHS ARC PHOTOS // 2024–2025
Ready to
submit your project?
Members can submit initial project ideas or request lab space through the portals below. New to ARC? Start by attending any Lion Block session!
(WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!)
Student Project Resources on methodology, rubrics and suggestions.
MSEF Ethics
Projects must be the student's own design and work. Consult the MSEF Ethics which covers scientific integrity, use and abuse of AI, and how to work with adults.
MSEF Project Display
This is the VISUAL report that describes your project - the process, research, and analysis. Suggestions for formatting and display can be found here!
MSEF Judging Rubric
It is extremely important to review how judges view your project in order to score as high as possible. We highly recommend members to check out the rubric.
MSEF HS Project Categories
A document to find out different categories at competitions that suit your needs!
MSEF Project Research Plan
Fill out your research plan like you are writing a recipe. Check the Project Components to well-constructed research plan can be found here. The document includes examples and templates!
Project Notebook Requirements
You MUST date your entries. Suggestions for your project notebook can be found in the document below. Examples are included.
MSEF Project Components
A breakdown of the key components required for a strong MSEF project proposal.
Science Project Report
Use this template to organize and write your science project report.
Engineering Project Report
Use this template to organize and write your engineering project report.