The GATE Symposium is an annual event unique to Mendez and continues to be one of our most anticipated academic events of the school year. From question to question, students incorporate scholarly academic research, interviews, student-originated data, technology, and observations to explore a topic that matters to their lives. Using GATE pathways that incorporate Depth, Complexity, and Content Imperatives, students actively explore their chosen topics through mentorship from teachers and collaboration with university professors, college students, and professionals in the community.