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SDJA Science Programs
Middle School Science Fair
Students are guided through the process of creating a science fair project. Current scientific topics are continuously included to provide the students with exposure to new discoveries, innovations, and up-to-date issues in science and society.
High School Science & Technology Research Program (STRP)
San Diego Jewish Academy offers a rigorous high school elective called the Science and Technology Research Program (STRP) for exceptionally motivated and talented science students. The purpose of this program is to engage students in high level science and engineering opportunities beyond the traditional high school science course curriculum. The program operates as a two year course within the math and science department.
STRP engages students in work outside of the confines of a traditional curriculum and promotes the development of critical and scientific thinking. Students are also afforded a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into various fields of scientific research. They develop an understanding of scientific methodology, gain a better appreciation for an assortment of scientific disciplines within academic and industrial research, and interact with experts in a variety of fields.
Opportunities in the STRP include:
- Developing a sophisticated science research project to successfully compete at county, state, national and international science fairs; and/or to publish or patent their project work. Competitions may include, but are not limited to, the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GDSEF), the California State Science Fair and the prestigious national Intel Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
- Opportunities to work with a professional scientist outside of the traditional high school setting.
- Internships at local or national institutions. Students have successfully completed internships at UCSD, the Scripps Institute of Oceanography and the Scripps Institute.
- Exposure to invited speakers who are experts in their fields of study.
"The Science and Technology Research Program helped me realize what I would be facing in the real world and provided me with a foundation for medical school."
Tammy Rubin, Class of 2011
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Butterfly Project
