Step Up to STEM offers a unique, free, residential STEM experience for North Carolina students, providing early exposure to advanced STEM concepts and university life with a focus on interdisciplinary learning and research.
Step Up to STEM at NCSSM-Durham is a free, one-week residential summer program designed for rising 9th and 10th graders in North Carolina. The program aims to build STEM and communication skills through interactive, interdisciplinary academic experiences using real-world subjects. For rising 9th graders (Cohort 1), the program engages students in an interdisciplinary STEM curriculum, with daily sessions in Math, Engineering, and Science. Rising 10th graders (Cohort 2), who participated as Cohort 1 the previous year, engage in a research-focused course. The curriculum provides opportunities to explore advanced science, math, and technology through lab experiments, data analysis, and collaborative projects. Students work with NCSSM faculty and STEM professionals, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Beyond academics, enrichment activities include planetarium shows, hip-hop writing workshops, visits to labs, STEM career panels, and tours of university campuses, promoting social and academic learning.
A typical day for Cohort 1 (rising 9th graders) includes breakfast at 8:00 a.m., followed by sessions in Math, Engineering, and Science, with lunch at 12:00 p.m. and enrichment activities in the afternoon and evening. Cohort 2 (rising 10th graders) follows a similar schedule but focuses on a research-focused course throughout the academic day.
This program is ideal for academically motivated rising 9th and 10th graders in North Carolina who are interested in exploring STEM fields and building foundational skills in a challenging and supportive residential environment.
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, NC
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