NSTA-Middle School
Inspiring Future Innovators in Transportation and STEM
The NSTA-Middle School Program is a dynamic, four-week summer experience designed for rising 7th and 8th grade students. This program introduces participants to careers in transportation and STEM through engaging, hands-on learning.
Students will participate in five core areas:
- Enhancement
- Math
- Entrepreneurship
- Career Exploration
- Project Designing
Throughout the program, students will engage in rigorous, inquiry-based STEM activities, lab experiences, and collaborative projects. The experience also includes field trips, self-discovery exercises, and academic and career advising to help students explore their future paths.
Meals provided: Lunch and afternoon snacks
Hands-On Experience:
- Conduct STEM-based experiments and projects in state-of-the-art labs.
- Engage in inquiry-based learning activities that promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Participate in team-based design challenges to develop innovative solutions.
- Experience real-world applications of STEM during exciting field trips.
Additional Activities:
- Set personal and academic goals with the help of expert advisors.
- Collaborate with peers in cooperative learning exercises.
- Receive academic and career advising to help chart future educational paths.
Join us for a summer of discovery, innovation, and fun as we pave the way toward a brighter future in transportation and STEM!
At A Glance2026 Dates: July 6 – July 31 Time: 9am-5pm Who can apply: Rising 7th and 8th graders Application Process/Deadline: March 15th - April 30th Cost: Free Location: Elizabeth City, NC – Elizabeth City State University, Jenkins Science Center Rm 138, 2 Science Labs, 2 Classrooms - 1st Floor Program Contact: Antonio Rook phone: 252-335-3409 email: adrook@ecsu.edu |