Programs Throughout the Year for Elementary and Middle School Students (3rd-8th graders)

(ETS) Educational Talent Search Program
The ETS Program provides programming to middle and high school students. The program’s mission is to provide equal access to quality education and facilitate retention and promotion from middle and high school through college. This program is federally funded and students must meet federal admissions criteria, attend one of the targeted schools, and demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing education beyond high school. For more information, visit the ETS Program website.

Expanding Your Horizons
A conference to encourage seventh grade girls to consider careers in science, mathematics, or engineering. An exciting day in which over 400 girls, 70 teachers and 50 women scientists will gather to learn about and do science. Groups of seven students are identified by their schools to attend. For more information, visit the EYH website.

Imhotep Academy
Imhotep Academy introduces under-represented students (African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Women) in 6th – 8th grades to science, mathematics and technology at NC State University. The program uses laboratory experiments, research projects, classroom instruction, and field trips to introduce students to the rigorous and exciting worlds of chemistry, mathematics, marine, earth and atmospheric sciences, physics and statistics. For more information, visit the Imhotep Academy website.

North Carolina Math and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program
The North Carolina Math and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program provides year-round mentoring and academic opportunities to underserved students in grades 6-12. The NC-MSEN Pre-College Program spans the state, with locations in nine universities across North Carolina. The program prepares students for college and the pursuit of careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and related fields. NC-MSEN Pre-College Program students are highly successful: 98 percent go on to four-year colleges or universities, and 82 percent choose STEM and education career paths. The NC-MSEN Pre-College Program is an active member of the College of Education at NC State. For more information, visit the NC-MSEN website.

SPACE (Saturday Program for Academic and Cultural Education)
SPACE is designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. SPACE focuses on: exposing students to a core curriculum designed to challenge and inspire excellence; developing assertive, young leaders; and promoting a positive self image. SPACE supplements the instruction that students receive during the school year through a concentration on the following academic focus areas: Cultural and Historical Awareness, Communication Skills, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Physical and Life Sciences. For more information, visit the SPACE Program website.