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Summer Programs for High School Students
(9th–12th graders)

4-H Camp
North Carolina 4-H Camp programs offer campers a great chance to learn, develop life skills and form attitudes that will help them to become self-directing and productive members of society. For more information, visit the 4-H Camp website.

Ag-DISCOVERY
Ag-DISCOVERY is a two-week residential camp for students designed to help high school students (age 14-17) learn about careers in plant science and veterinary medicine. Students live on the college campus and learn about science from university professors and practicing entomologists, botanists, and plant pathologists. Participants gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, and field trips. Students also participate in character and team-building activities and diversity workshops. For more information, visit The Science House website.

Design Camp (Day & Residential)

Design Day Camp exposes rising 10th and 11th grade students and Design Camp Overnight exposes rising 11th and 12th grade to career choices in design, experience in creative problem solving, and exposure to design study at the college level. Students will complete a series of projects in Architecture,
Art & Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, and Landscape Architecture. For more information, visit the Design Camp website.

Engineering Summer Programs

The College of Engineering offers rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience engineering, science, and technology through week-long residential programs in a variety of disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Autonomous Robotics, Biological Engineering, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Civil & Construction Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science & Engineering, and Wolfpack Motorsports. For more information, visit the Engineering Summer Programs website.

NC-MSEN Summer Scholars Program

The NC State University NC-MSEN Pre-College Program offers a 2-week summer program on NC State’s campus. The program provides classes in math, science, robotics, communications, and career awareness for middle and high school students. The main focus of the program is to prepare students for the math course they are taking in the fall. Students are grouped together according to their current math class. Middle school students must attend the full-day program while high school students have the option to attend for a half-day or a full-day. Lunch is provided each day for students who attend the full-day program. Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher to participate in this program.
For more information, visit the NC-MSEN website

Poultry Science Summer Institute

The Poultry Science Summer Institute is a four-day, four-night conference for high school students with an interest in biological sciences or a career in the poultry industry. The institute is designed to broaden understanding of the educational disciplines, scholarship opportunities, careers and industries related to poultry science. For more information, visit the Poultry Science Summer Institute website.

Shelton Leadership Challenge Institute

The Shelton Leadership Challenge Institute is a residential program for students with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The program is an intense week experience for youth who are current leaders and aspire to be greater leaders in the future. Participants will explore areas of values-based leadership, integrity, team building, public speaking, and social responsibility. For more information, visit the Shelton Leadership Challenge website.

Summer College in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (SCIBLS)
SCIBLS is an opportunity for outstanding high school students interested in a career in science to participate in a college level program. SCIBLS participants take coursework for college credit - challenging students beyond high school academics. Participants will work in state of the art laboratories and practice cutting edge research techniques and skills. For more information, visit the SCIBLS website.

Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP)

STEP is a residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors to experience a taste of NC State life by working with professors in a project area of their interest. The project choices include apparel design, business/marketing, chemistry, computer science, and engineering. For more information, visit the STEP website.

Teen Writers’ Workshop
The Teen Writers’ Workshop offers a lecture and small-group environment for teens interested in developing their creative writing skills. Students who will enter the 9th - 12th grades in the fall are eligible. For more information, visit the Teen Writers' Workshop website.

Young Investigators in Nuclear Technology
Young Investigators in Nuclear Technology is a residential experience that engages participants in the role that nuclear technologies play in meeting the needs of society and solving everyday problems. The program is open to rising juniors and seniors and graduating seniors. Participants will learn about: the development of energy sources for the U.S.; the detection of environmental pollutants; and how are nuclear methods revolutionizing medical diagnostics and treatments. For more information, visit the Young Investigators website.

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Programs Throughout the Year for High School Students
(9th–12th graders)

North Carolina Math and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program
The North Carolina Math and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program provides year-round mentoring and academic opportunities to under-served students in grades 6-12. The NC-MSEN Pre-College Program spans the state, with locations in nine universities across North Carolina. The program prepares students for college and the pursuit of careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and related fields. NC-MSEN Pre-College Program students are highly successful: 98 percent go on to four-year colleges or universities, and 82 percent choose STEM and education career paths. The NC-MSEN Pre-College Program is an active member of the College of Education at NC State. For more information, visit the NC-MSEN Program website.

Photonics Explorers
Photonics Explorers is a program designed to encourage 9th and 10th grade students to take advanced mathematics and science courses throughout high school. The program provides hands-on scientific learning experiences in photonic concepts like robotics, electronics, optics, networking, and technology. Participants are exposes to the rigor of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. For more information, visit The Science House website.

Photonics Leaders
The Photonics Leaders program for 11th and 12th graders guides and prepares students for success in college-level programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Participants investigate photonic concepts and engage in internship experiences designed to equip participants to behave and think like real scientists. For more information, visit The Science House website.

Upward Bound
The Upward Bound Program for is for students in 9th – 12th grades. The mission of this program is to provide participants with equal access to quality education by supporting the development of the academic skills and motivation necessary for persistence and success in secondary and post-secondary education. This is a federally funded program and students must meet the federal admissions criteria, attend one of the targeted schools, and demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing education beyond high school. For more information, visit the Upward Bound website.

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