Summer Programs

NSTI-Middle School

Inspiring Future Innovators in Transportation and STEM

The National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) Middle School Summer Program is a dynamic four-week experience designed to ignite curiosity and build foundational knowledge in transportation, STEM, and related fields. Students will explore exciting career paths through engaging coursework, hands-on projects, and enriching field trips.

Program Highlights:

  • Explore transportation and related careers through immersive learning experiences.
  • Participate in five engaging classes:
    • Enhancement — Develop personal and academic skills to support lifelong success.
    • Math — Strengthen problem-solving skills and learn real-world math applications.
    • Entrepreneurship — Discover the fundamentals of business creation and innovation.
    • Career Exploration — Investigate diverse career opportunities in transportation and STEM.
    • Project Designing — Bring ideas to life with hands-on projects and creative design challenges.

 

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 Glance

2025 Dates:

June 30th - July 25th

Time:

9am-5pm

Who can apply:

Rising 7th and 8th graders

Application Process/Deadline:

March 1st - April 15th

Apply here

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