Color of Education

The Public School Forum of North Carolina

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

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Contact

Contact: Kendall Hageman-Mays; Julia Fiore
(919) 416-2833
1219 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27705-3577
www.ncssm.edu
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About the Organization

Mission

The mission of North Carolina School of Science & Math is to: educate academically talented students to become state, national, and global leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math; advance public education in NC; and inspire innovation for the betterment of humankind.

Services

Step Up to STEM is an innovative interdisciplinary academic program that uses exciting real-world subjects to challenge rising 9th graders across North Carolina and build their skills in science, math, and communications.
During the program's 1 week residential summer institute, students live and learn on the historic campus of North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, where they have the opportunity to take advantage of the many unique enrichment activities available throughout the Triangle area.

The program is open by application to African American, Hispanic American, and Native American 8th graders who live in North Carolina.

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Additional Information

  • Organization Type(s): Classroom/School/District, University-based center/organization, Professional development/training provider
  • Broad Area(s) of Focus: Education
  • Area(s) of Focus in Education: Resource/Opportunity Disparities, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Teacher/Administrator Diversity, Access to Advanced Courses
  • Focus Population(s): K-12, LGBTQIA+, Specific racial/ethnic group
  • Geograpic Scope(s): State

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