Message from the Dean

Welcome to the Science Department of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics! I am privileged to lead the Science faculty at NCSSM - a talented, creative, and experienced group of scientist-educators who model and encourage the skills of scientific inquiry, as well as the curiosity, openness to new ideas, and skepticism that characterize science. We challenge our students with a rigorous study of science that promotes youthful enthusiasm for learning and engagement in relevant scientific issues. Throughout our science courses students learn to communicate, a clear understanding of key scientific concepts, and relate those concepts across disciplines. NCSSM students apply technological and mathematical strategies to problem solving and use the scientific method and evidence-based reasoning to understand the natural world. We pride ourselves in our advanced course offerings, rich with lab and field experiences.

The Mission of the Science Department is:

• To create and sustain a nationally and internationally recognized, challenging, science-focused learning community for students and teachers.
• To develop the abilities of students as independent, creative thinkers and problem-solvers, who are knowledgeable in science, and well prepared to become tomorrow’s leaders.
• To recruit and support a creative faculty with expertise in science, committed to both teaching and advancing their profession.

Please take time to explore our website. You will find news items about our students, faculty, and alumni. Educators will find resources for ideas on new science lessons. We love science and welcome sharing our enthusiasm with you.

Amy L. Sheck, Ph.D.

Dean of Science