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About NCSSM

We inspire talented young North Carolinians to pursue studies in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Leadership

  • Office of the Chancellor
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  • Parent Association Executive Committee

Our Impact, NC and Beyond

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  • Impact Across North Carolina
  • Notable Alumni
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  • NC STEM Hall of Fame

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Residential Program

A residential program in Durham, NC, for talented rising 11th-12th graders with an interest in STEM.

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Academics

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Student Life

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Meet Our Students

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For Families

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  • Stay in Touch, Get Involved

Online Program

Specialized STEM courses for rising 11th-12th graders across the state of NC who want to personalize their high school schedule

Admissions

Academics

  • Admissions
  • Courses
  • Faculty & Instructors
  • Student Research
  • Library Resources
  • College Credit Agreements
  • Dual enrollment

Student Life

  • Student Schedules
  • Student Support
  • Activities & Clubs
  • Online Weekends

Meet Our Students

  • Student Media
  • Honors & Awards
  • Recent Alumni

For Families

  • Academic Reports
  • High-Impact Opportunities
  • Family Directory
  • Stay Connected
  • Family Weekend

Summer Programs

For rising 7th-12th graders seeking academic challenges among like-minded peers

Admissions

Summer Accelerator

  • Early Accelerator 7th-9th
  • Accelerator 10th-12th
  • Student Life
  • Admissions
  • FAQs
  • Work Here

Online Courses

  • High School 10th-12th
  • Admissions
  • FAQs

Step Up to STEM

  • Admissions
  • Student Life
  • FAQs

Summer Ventures

  • Admissions
  • Topics for Research
  • Student Life
  • FAQs

For Families

  • Early Accelerator Handbook
  • Accelerator Handbook
  • Summer Leadership and Research Program Handbook
  • Step Up to STEM Handbook

Advancing Learning

Partner with us to improve and enhance public education, K-12

Learn more about partnering

NC Public Schools

  • 9th-12th Grade Courses
  • K-9 STEM enrichments
  • Interactive Video Conferencing

Sharing Ideas

  • Learning Innovations
  • Learning Tours
  • Conferences & Events

Partner With Us

Support NCSSM

Make a gift to the NCSSM Foundation, or get involved. There are many ways to invest in NCSSM. Find the one that’s right for you.

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Invest in NCSSM

  • Tradition of Philanthropy
  • Supporting Our Mission
  • Working Together
  • NCSSM Foundation
  • Institutional Advancement
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Ways to Give

  • Greater Challenge Fund
  • Transformative Giving Circles
  • Endowments
  • Campaigns
  • Planned Gifts
  • In-Kind Donations

Get Involved

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  • Mentoring
  • Volunteering
  • Loyalty Programs
  • Lunch & Learn

Your Gift in Action

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Stories

Meet some of the people and programs that give our school its distinctive character.

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From farming to fighting: Julius Tillery ‘04
March 19 2018
NCSSM wins Confucius Classroom of the Year award
January 17 2018
Full Circle: Julie Reynolds ‘86 and Dave Ghirardelli ‘86
February 14 2017
NCSSM Online Triples in Size
May 13 2016
New Perspectives, New Insights: Mini-Term 2016
March 24 2016
Sampling & Confidence Intervals: Math for the Real World
March 23 2016
Unicorn Unions
February 26 2016
The Power of Two: Pairing Students with Research Mentors
January 9 2016
When Potential Meets Opportunity: Carl Ryden '89
October 25 2015
Building bridges from NC to China: Global Understanding Program
May 13 2014
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
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