Format, Rubrics & Guidelines
Tracks
Research track for students from Grade 10-12 – the foundational concepts of Islamic and Scientific research methodologies, the art and science of developing a research proposal, and different analytical tools and software (like Excel, Data visualization tools, and web development tools). It is also foundational to Mafiq’s MySTI, The Scholars training and Internship.
Explore science and analysis for students from Grade 9-10 – use of analytical tools and software (like Excel, Data visualization tools, and web development tools)
Explore Programming track for students of Grade 6-8 – teaches students the basics of building their own web through web development tools and Python programming as well as the fundamentals of cyber security and safety.
Overall Format:
Each track is a 4-week program:
4:00pm – 6:30pm EST Mon – Thurs
11:00am-1:00pm EST Saturday
FAQs
Is there any fun part of the program?
First of all, we think the whole program will be a bit intense, challenging, but rewarding, meaning there would be some serious hard-earned fun there inshaAllah. In addition, everyday we will have 30 minute fun/game activities. Working in collaboration with other students should be fun too, we hope!
How many instructors will be teaching in this program?
Insha’Allah, we will have more than 15 professionals and College students to teach in this program. When we get all the commitments finalized, the roster will be posted.
How will the high-school student select a project?
First, students will go through a brainstorming session on a pool of research project topics proposed by the potential mentors and students themselves. They will also be provided the Islamic context of the problem, the type of data collection/analysis, and a step-by-step methods of writing a proposal. Based on all these, students will come up with a research project proposal.
What is the duration of the paid research internship for the selected students?
The expectation is that students will complete the proposed research project working 50 additional hours during the rest of the summer (mostly between Aug 15 and September 15). For more details visit the MYSTI Event.
Sample Schedules
Grade 6-8
Grade 9-10
Grade 11-12
At the end, all participants receive a participation certificate. Participants of the Research Track may choose to explore Mafiq’s follow-on event MySTI – Muslim Youth Scholars Training and Internship
Rules
*Please be respectful to everyone, including fellow competitors. *If you need to enter or exit a room, please wait to do so in between presentations, as to be respectful to the presenter. *Judges are not permitted to open or close doors, so that they may focus on the competitor’s presentation without distraction. *Participants that are waiting for their turn must remain silent. *Do not distract judges, the presenter or audience. Parents are not permitted to raise questions about the judging during the event. Any dispute must be submitted to [email protected] in writing Jazakum Allahu Khairun for your cooperation!
Fine Arts
Giving wings to the artists who’d like to take it up as a career or just a hobby. Our students are trained by professionals who help them develop, learn and polish their skills while at school.
Humanities
The study of ancient and modern languages, philosophy, history, and more. We take pride in offering top humanity courses from a dedicated and trained staff.
Science
The study encourages scientific reasoning, discoveries and inventions. Great teachers and well-equipped laboratories help students explore, discover and experiment new things under the best supervision.
Mathematics
Understanding the game of numbers and logic to solve real world problems. Learn mathematics from scholars and university toppers who not make it interesting, but also fun to learn.