NC STEM ID High School STEM
Summer Camp 2017
NC STEM ID Summer Camps are designed to inspire students, provide exposure to STEM activities and experiments, and give them a head start on identifying careers in science and biotechnology.
We provide an experience that is both educational and fun regardless of prior knowledge in genetics and biotechnology.
July 24-26, 2017 9:00 am - 3:00 pm South Creek High School
August 7-9, 2017 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Rocky Mount High School
All activities are aligned with North Carolina State and National Standards
· Hands-on activities will provide students with opportunities to explore biotechnology applications in a laboratory setting
· Lunch will be provided
· A site visit to BRITE Research Facility at NC Central University to tours of research labs, engage with research scientists, and perform fun engaging experiment
· Register now for FREE! Acceptance is limited to 24 students.
All activities are aligned with North Carolina State and National Standards
For more information, please contact: Betty Brown Outreach Coordinator, (919) 530-6889
Camps funded and supported by the Golden LEAF Foundation
NC STEM ID High School STEM
Summer Camp 2017
Student Application Form
All materials (the application, the essay and the teacher recommendation) must be faxed or emailed by the May 31st, 2017 deadline!
Acceptance to the camp is competitive and limited to 24 students. Applications will be selected based
on three components:
· Letter of recommendation,
· Essay and
· Date the application is received
Name ______
Last First Middle
Parent or Guardian______
Mailing Address ______
Street
______
City State Zip
Phone # ______Gender ______
Current School: ______School Attending Fall 2016______
Current Grade______Career Goal: ______
Courses Taken during the 2015-2016 academic year:
Mathematics: ______Science ______
Date of Birth______Parents E-mail address______
Emergency Contact ______Phone Number______
Name of science teacher :______( the letter of recommendation can be sent directly from teacher).
NC STEM ID High School STEM
Summer Camp 2017
Student Essay Form
Name______
Last First Middle
Essay Questions
1. What are your future goals and plans?
2. The BRITE Futures Biotechnology Summer Camp is a one-week program. Why does this program interest you and what are your expectations, if any?
Send Completed Application by May 31st, 2017:
For Nash/Rocky Mount School, email to Amy Keith ()
NC STEM ID High School STEM
Summer Camp 2017
Teacher Recommendation Form
Student’s Name______
Last first middle
Teacher’s Name______School______
Capacity in which you know this student ______
Please compare this student to the others that you have taught:
Top 2% Top 10% Top 25% Top 50% Less than 50%
Maturity () () () () ()
Positive interaction with peers () () () () ()
Inquisitiveness () () () () ()
Ability to complete task () () () () ()
Student’s strengths:
Student’s weakness:
Additional comments:
Over all how would you assess this students overall academic performance? A, B, C, or D
Teacher’s signature ______Date______
Send recommendations by May 31st, 2017; NCCU’s BRITE Futures Program, BRITE Building Room 2014;
302 East Lawson St. Durham, NC 27707 OR Email to or fax to 919-530-6600
For addition information contact Betty Brown, Outreach Coordinator for BRITE at 919-530-6889