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🔬 NC STEM Academy’s Young Research Scientist Program 🧪
Train Like a Mini-PhD! 🚀
Are you a high school student with a passion for science and research? Step into the world of cutting-edge innovation with our Young Research Scientist Program—a hands-on internship designed to equip you with real-world lab experience, advanced research skills, and mentorship from Ph.D. scientists!
🌟 Why Join?
✅ Conduct real lab-based research under expert guidance
✅ Master advanced scientific techniques used in top research labs
✅ Boost college applications with an authentic research experience
✅ Earn a Certificate of Completion co-signed by industry/university experts
🧬 Program Structure
🔹 Theoretical Training (16 hours) – Gain in-depth knowledge of your chosen research topic
🔹 Hands-on Lab Research (20+ hours) – Work in fully equipped laboratories
🔹 Research Report & Presentation – Document your findings in a mini-thesis and present them before a panel of experts
🔹 Certification & Recognition – Showcase your achievements with a prestigious certificate
🔎 Explore Cutting-Edge Research Topics
🧪 Nanotechnology & Green Chemistry
💊 Drug Discovery & Molecular Modeling
🔬 Forensic Science & Bioscience
⚛️ Polymer Science & Analytical Chemistry
👩💻 Computer-Aided Drug Design (CAMD)