EnviroTech will be held July 8 to 20 and is open to 16 rising 10th and 11th graders selected on the basis of demonstrated talent and interest in science, math and technology. Using computers and lab equipment to help understand changes in the earth, students design their own research projects, which are posted on the Web upon completion. Sixteen high school students will use technology and lab equipment to discover the secrets of the curveball and how a pole vaulter usesleverage to improve performance. Admission to the program is competitive. The Environmental Science Program , hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences from June 11 to 15, provides rising 8th and 9th graders a variety of lab exercises and field trips to stimulate interest in the environment and an understanding of environmental problems and possible solutions.
Some financial assistance is available.
The College of Engineering hosts several summer programs in the months of July and August that cover topics ranging from aerospace engineering to computer science to nuclear engineering. Deadlines are April 20. The Textile Summer Research Program , hosted by the College of Textiles twice in June and twice in July, invites rising 12th graders to learn about textile engineering, design, chemistry, apparel management and materials science through lectures and projects with NC State faculty. Performing Inquiry-Based Exploration , hosted by the College of Natural Resources from July 16 to 19, gives rising 11th and 12th graders the opportunity to explore the use of agricultural waste and wastepaper to produce new products.