Catalyst In-Person Open House

Grade Level(s): 9-12

Date(s): January 16, 2027 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Location: Koch Hall, NC State University, 890 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606. Room 1025.

Cost: Free

Description: đź“Ł About the Program

The Catalyst Program is a free, year-long STEM initiative for rising 9th–12th grade students with disabilities. Recognized with international, national, and local awards, Catalyst offers hands-on experiences, mentorship, and real-world preparation for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. We are a Pre-ETS Program supported by EIPD, NC State University  and other community partners. This form needs to be completed in order to attend either the in person or virtual Open House.

🎓 Eligibility

Students must meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in Regular Education, Honors, AP, College-Level, or Occupational Course of Study programs
  • Attend a Public, Private, Charter School, or be Homeschooled
  • Have a documented disability, IEP, or 504 Plan
  • Must be 14 years old, by May 1, 2027
  • Resident of NC

🚀 Program Features

  • Hands-on STEM learning with professors, graduate students, and industry professionals
  • Paid STEM internships at NC State, government agencies, and industry partners
  • College and workforce readiness training
  • Life 101 skills: stress management, campus navigation, independent living
  • Field study trips (local and out-of-state)
  • Case management and transition planning
  • Program Dates: starting June 2027 and September 2027
  • Cost: Free to accepted students
  • Can be multi-year program

🏫 In-Person Open House

  • Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027
  • Time: 10:00–11:00 AM (Arrive by 9:45 AM)
  • Location: Koch Hall, NC State University, 890 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606. Room 1025.     https://facilities.ofa.ncsu.edu/building/kch/
  • Note: Free parking available in front. Please do not use Apple Maps—it may misdirect you. Please arrive by 9:45 AM. We will have staff outside the building to direct you to the room and we will start promptly.

Register Today!

Contact(s): Joann Blumenfeld; [email protected], Jessica Yose; [email protected]/

Application Deadline: Last Day to Register for Open House is Sunday, January 10th