NCSSM Step Up to STEM

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Great news! We’re excited to partner with the Hg Foundation to widen STEM access across North Carolina and inspire the next generation of innovators. Read the full announcement:
https://t.co/816CB7j5MK

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Step Up to STEM would like to thank our sponsors Anonymous Trust Foundation, the Barber Fund, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Student STEM Enrichment Program (SSEP), and an Anonymous Donor for their generous support. Their support helps to make Step Up to STEM possible!

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Step Up to STEM concluded summer programming visiting UNC Pembroke at the end of July. We were excited to welcome our very first cohort of students to UNCP for a week full of classes and enrichment activities!

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In mid-July, we welcomed cohort one Step Up to STEM students to NCSSM-Durham for a week of challenging and engaging classes and enrichment activities!

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Earlier in July, Step Up to STEM visited Elizabeth City State University where two cohorts of students were welcomed for a week of classes and enrichment activities!

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Step Up to STEM is in full swing! In June, we welcomed cohort 2 students to NCSSM-Durham and this week we are on the road for Step Up to STEM at Elizabeth City State University! Before we share highlights from this week, let’s take a look back at our kick-off week in June!

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Step Up to STEM’s Dr. Gerri Cole, along with Extended Learning’s Hannah Isley recently participated in the Kenan Fellows Professional Share Fair at The StateView Hotel on N.C. State University’s campus. Thank you for the amazing opportunity!

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Extended Learning's Laura Martinez & Chris Thomas traveled to Wake Forest last week to host a STEM session for Smiling While Sending Hope’s monthly STEM-based program called the Ability Club. Thank you to Katie Haynes for the wonderful opportunity to host a session for the club!

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Step Up to STEM’s Dr. Gerri Cole and Extended Learning’s Camilla Brothers visited Scotland County Schools and @psrcedu last week! It was wonderful to share the opportunities available to students in Scotland and Robeson County as a result of the Anonymous Trust grant!

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Step Up to STEM’s Dr. Gerri Cole, along with many Extended Learning colleagues, participated in the Counselor’s Drive-In last week that was held at both NCSSM campuses. Thank you to @NCSSMAdmissions for hosting the event and for the wonderful opportunity for us to present!

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Step Up to STEM's Dr. Gerri Cole, along with Extended Learning’s Josh Blackburn, participated in the Appalachian State University’s STEAM Expo on Wednesday! Thank you to Ms. Lori Tyler and @AppState_MSEC for the wonderful opportunity!

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Last week, Step Up to STEM, in collaboration with Hannah Isley, Partnership & Student Support Specialist, visited Githens Middle School’s STEAM Night, where we engaged with students, families, and educators to share the opportunities available through Extended Learning at NCSSM!

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Step Up to STEM was on the road February 7, along with Caila Holley, Associate Director of STEM Mentoring, participating in the 'Bull City in Black’ HBCU Showcase at the Emily K Center in Durham. What a great opportunity to share information about our programs that we offer!

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Reminder, the last day to submit an application for Step Up to STEM for Summer 2026 is February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST! For more information, please visit our website at https://t.co/BVgPhpzx7h

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Recently, Step Up to STEM traveled with @NCSSMAdmissions to Halifax County! Thank you to @EnfieldSteam & to Ms. Linautica Hardy for hosting us! We are grateful to have had the opportunity to connect with the students and staff and share information about our school and programs.

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Step Up to STEM is accepting applications for Summer 2026 until February 5, 2026! For more information about the program, please visit https://t.co/BVgPhpzx7h

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The application portal is now open for students to apply to Step Up to STEM for Summer 2026! More information on program dates, eligibility, and the application process can be found on our website at https://t.co/BVgPhpzx7h. For questions, email us at [email protected].

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Step Up to STEM & NCSSM Admissions proudly teamed up with ECU this week to give students and parents a glimpse of what the path from NCSSM to ECU can look like after graduation from our school! Thank you to @ECUCET, Mr. Jeff Foeller & to @NCSSMAdmissions for letting us join them!

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Step Up to STEM kicked off the week with visits to Parkton Elementary and Prospect Elementary School in Robeson County. What a great opportunity to share information about NCSSM and our programs! Thank you to Margie Emanuel and to @NCSSMAdmissions for letting us join them!