Explore our course offerings in Durham and Morganton, NC!
When you apply, you have the opportunity to choose your first and second-choice courses. You will have the chance to choose one course for each week should you wish to apply for more than one course over the summer. Accelerator for 7th-9th graders is offered in Durham and Morganton, NC.
The fee for Accelerator (7th-9th) is $1,495. You may register for more than one course, but each course is its own Accelerator program.
Courses marked “Full” have a waitlist, and applications are still being accepted.
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Summer 2024 Courses
Note: NCSSM will NOT provide transportation from Durham to Morganton (and back at the end of the week).
Cosmos, Earth, Life, Humanity: The Science of Everything! | Dr. Lucy Laffitte, Instructor of Science | Durham Campus
Math Marvels: Explorations for Curious Minds | Dillip Barman, Instructor | Durham Campus
Exploring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter |Dr. Robin Boltz , Director of Library (Durham) | Durham Campus
The Mechanism of Gene Expression and Gene Regulation | Sarmistha Ghosh, Instructor | Durham Campus
LEGO Robotics | Jeffrey Brown, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Biotechnology | Jennifer Allsbrook, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Environmental Explorations | Dr. Sarah Maveety, Instructor| Morganton Campus
Explorations in Genetics | Dr. Rachel Hillyer, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Engaging in STEM through Jewelry Design | Dr. Carrie Jones, Instructor | Durham Campus
Career Quest: Explore Your Path! | CJ Salvador, Instructor | Durham Campus
Cosmos, Earth, Life, Humanity: The Science of Everything! | Dr. Lucy Laffitte, Instructor| Durham Campus
Introduction to Trigonometry | Nadine Jansen, Instructor | Durham Campus
Decoding the Humanities for the STEM Mind | William Nessly, Instructor | Durham Campus
LEGO Robotics | Jeffrey Brown, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Game Design | Luke Shofestall, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Biotechnology | Jennifer Allsbrook, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Anatomy through Dissection | Bradley Hicks, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Greek Mythology: The Science of Monsters | Victoria Watson, Instructor | Durham Campus
Cosmos, Earth, Life, Humanity: The Science of Everything! | Dr. Lucy Laffitte, Instructor | Durham Campus
Chemistry in Creation: Exploring STEM through Soap and Candle Crafting | Dr. Carrie Jones, Instructor | Durham Campus
Creative Digital Fabrication | Ryan Patridge, Instructor | Durham Campus
Game Design | Luke Shofestall, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Climate: Past, Present and Future | Kim Browning, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Bio Bacteria Investigations Lab | Katie Glover, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Greek Mythology: The Science of Monsters | Victoria Watson, Instructor | Durham Campus
Creative Digital Fabrication | Ryan Patridge, Instructor | Durham Campus
Game Design | Luke Shofestall, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Catawba River Explorations | Michelle Simpson, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Treehouse Engineering and Design Camp | Amy Philyaw, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Anatomy through Dissection | Bradley Hicks, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Greek Mythology: The Science of Monsters | Victoria Watson, Instructor | Durham Campus
Creative Digital Fabrication | Ryan Patridge, Instructor | Durham Campus
Biotechnology | Jennifer Allsbrook, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Barbie to Life | Janee Lowman, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Game Design | Luke Shofestall, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Urbanization and Water Quality | Michael Slaughter, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Culinary Alchemy: Exploring STEM in the Kitchen | Dr. Carrie Jones, Instructor | Durham Campus
Courses are subject to change.

Alicia Stokley
Director of Summer Programs and Extended Partnerships

Blake Reed
Associate Manager for Summer and Extended Programs

Gina Barrier
Director of Summer Programs and Extended Partnerships

Taylor Flach ’18
Assistant Director of Summer Programs

Susan Gantt
Associate Director of Summer Programs (Morganton)

Josh Blackburn
Assistant Director for Summer and Extended Programs