NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech

Summer Immersion Experience in Biotech

For our Summer Immersion Experience, we are looking for rising 11th- and 12th-grade high school students who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in the biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, biotechnology, math, engineering, or any STEM subject. We are no longer accepting applications for the 2024 summer.

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Stem Education Initiative

NCCU was awarded $1.8 million to fund STEM education initiatives. The new grant from NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation will create novel opportunities for future scholars to gain hands-on and other experiential learning in NCCU’s state-of-the-art labs and classrooms.

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Lean into STEM and the Future

We are looking for rising 11th- and 12th-grade high school students interested in pursuing a career in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, biotechnology, math, engineering or other STEM fields to participate in our Summer Immersion Experience.

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Classroom Instruction

Students will focus on STEM-related topics with a focus on addressing and solving the problems facing the world today, including drug discovery and health disparities.

 

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Hands-on Experience 

The program includes instruction and hands-on laboratory experiments conducted in NC Central's state-of-the-art teaching labs.

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Faculty and Staff Access 

Students will have access to faculty and staff of the Pharmaceutical Sciences department and BRITE as well as the opportunity to learn more about STEM college programs and careers, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

 

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Apply Today

If you are ready to begin your journey towards pursuing a career in sciences, apply now to be considered for the two-week Summer Immersion Experience! We are no longer accepting applications for the 2024 summer.

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Residential Dorm Living

This two-week Summer Immersion Experience offers students the opportunity to experience what life is like on a college campus.

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Dining at Pearson Cafeteria

Catch a bite to eat before class at Pearson Cafeteria!

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This program is funded by the NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation