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=** Contemporary Scientist Research Project **=
 * What: **
 * ** Research ** a living, currently working, Scientist from any scientific field
 * Create a **product** (something to show what you learned about this person’s work)
 * ** Present ** your product to your science class
 * Why: **
 * To understand of the impact of current scientists in areas such as health, bio-engineering, technology, the environment, computer science and more.

The hardest part will be to find a scientist. Here are two great sites that list current scientists: [] [] Once you’ve found a scientist, find out: -What does your scientist do? -What type of education/skill is required for their job? -Why is their work important to others? -How did their work improve/change what was previously known? -Anything else about them that is interesting. You can make any product you’d like - as long as it uses TECHNOLOGY. If you think of an original idea, please clear it with your teacher prior to making it. Options include, but are not limited to: podcast, video (such as making an interview or newscast), animated video created using xtranormal.com Make sure you ** list sources ** of where you found your information. ** Presentation: ** Be prepared to show your product to your class. You should be able to answer basic questions about your scientist.
 * Research: **
 * Product: **

Click below to see the rubric.
 * How will your work be graded? **