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Girls in Science Neuse River Project

Girls in Science Coastal Ed-venture

Girls in Science Summer Outdoor Ed-venture

Boys in Science Summer Outdoor Ed-venture

Junior Curators

Grades 8-12 (in 2012-2013 school year)

Junior Curators are volunteers with an intense interest in natural science and animal husbandry. Volunteer responsibilities include assisting in the care and feeding of live animals, natural history educational programs and participation in Museum special events. Junior Curators enjoy science themed seminars on various natural science topics throughout the year. Monthly field experiences to natural areas around the state and participation in natural history service projects are offered regularly. Junior Curators interact frequently with Museum staff and other natural science professionals from local universities and state agencies. Students work together with like-minded peers for the duration of their volunteer experience.

Once accepted, students may stay in the program until they graduate from high school.

Applications are due May 9th.

Letter to Applicants | 2012 Application (PDF files)

Junior Curator Facebook Group - for all past and present Junior Curators associated with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. 

For more information, please contact Lynn Cross, Curator of Youth Programs, at 919.733.7450 x520.

Teen Advisory Board

Grade 10 (in 2012-2013 school year)

The Teen Advisory Board is a unique opportunity for students to experience scientific research firsthand, while contributing their voice as the Museum explores ways to connect teens with science learning and research. The board will be advising Dr. Meg Lowman, Director of the Museum’s new wing, the Nature Research Center and will provide feedback for developing programs and exhibits. The experience will also include personal interactions with research mentors from area universities and industry, opportunities to perform research, and a chance to share information with peers and the public. Rising tenth graders with an interest in science, technology, and leadership are encouraged to apply.

The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 4–6 pm starting September 4, 2012 and runs through the school year (September through May). The term of this board will be one school year with an invitation to stay on a second school year, if desired.

Applications are due May 9th.

Teen Advisory Board Application (PDF)

For more information, please contact Lynn Cross, Curator of Youth Programs, at 919.733.7450 x520.

Girls in Science Neuse River Project

Grade 6 & 7

Spring, 2012

This is an intensive ten-week program that offers sixth and seventh grade girls experience in the natural sciences through field trips, classroom programs and individual interactions with Museum staff and other female scientists. In addition, the students participate in water quality research and meet live native North Carolina animals.  At the end of the program, students present their experiences to parents, principals and teachers during an open house at Prairie Ridge Ecostation.

The GIS Neuse River Project is only offered in the spring and is open to 18 girls from Wake or surrounding counties. Students must be nominated and sponsored by their sixth-grade science teachers.

Application Form (PDF)

For more information, contact M.T. Fore, coordinator of student outreach and distance learning, at 919.733.7450, ext. 621.

Girls in Science is a funded partner of Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds initiative.

Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds (CAMM) is a five-year, $100 million national philanthropic initiative to connect students with hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities.  By partnering with programs like Girls in Science that inspire students to pursue STEM education and careers, Time Warner Cable is working to ensure more students become the problem solvers of tomorrow. To learn more, visit www.connectamillionminds.com