On October 22, 2024, Laguna Beach High School's Authentic Exploratory Research (AER) Program hosted its Fall Mentor Forum during which students each gave a 2-minute pitch for their yearlong projects. The topics of student research proposals in 2024-2025 ranged from nuclear waste storage to sports marketing. Recordings of student pitches are now posted on the AER website.
Mentor Orientation
The Mentor Orientation will take place in early September. This year orientation will take place on August 30, 2021. Potential mentors will meet with the AER mentor coordinator and learn in greater detail about the AER program and the benefits of their role. It will be made clear the expectations of the mentor versus the expectations of the student. Due to the unique nature of this program, there will be a strong emphasis on professional standards and interactions with the students. Potential mentors will be made aware of the program timeline, project components and various milestones.
At the orientation, mentors will:
- Receive a copy of the AER Mentor Handbook
- Sign the AER Mentor Agreement
- Establish a LBUSD Email address
- Complete the fingerprinting process