Imhotep Academy
STEM Outreach
Spring Registration is OPEN!
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Program Overview
Imhotep Academy is a year-round middle school enrichment program that introduces students to the world of STEM with a particular emphasis on reaching underserved and students historically underrepresented in STEM disciplines. Imhotep aims to increase students’ awareness and enthusiasm for learning STEM, build students’ confidence and identity in STEM, and inspire students to continue studying STEM throughout high school and college. Participants engage in a variety of activities including hands-on investigations, laboratory tours, field trips, leadership, college readiness, and interactions with STEM professionals.
Grade(s)
6th – 8th Grade Students
Program Format
Four Academy sessions are offered throughout the year. Fall and Spring sessions meet Saturday mornings from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm. Summer sessions meet for one week in June from 8:45 am to 2:00 pm and one week in July from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm.
Location
The Science House, Cherry Building, Centennial East Campus, North Carolina State University
Fee
The standard registration fee is $225. Please refer to the application for any discounts that may be available for specific sessions.
For all payments, a processing fee of $6.00 applies. Registration fees are non-refundable; however, unused registration fees can be applied to future program sessions.
Contact
For questions related to registration: Imhotep Academy Program Office
For general questions related to Imhotep Academy: Alonzo Brandon Alexander, Ph.D., Program Director
Upcoming Sessions
Program | Registration Opens | Registration Ends | Dates |
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Sports Medicine | December 20 | January 24 | February 1 through March 8 No programming on March 1 |
Step into the world of health science at Imhotep Academy’s Sports Medicine Session! From February 1- March 8, students in grades 6 to 8 will dive into the exciting roles of health professionals and explore careers like athletic trainers, cardiologists, dietitians, epidemiologists, and orthopedic doctors. Through engaging hands-on experiments, learners will model and diagnose knee joint issues, design and build tools to clear clogged arteries, test Vitamin levels in juices, simulate the spread of infectious diseases, and repair broken bones. This interactive program brings real-world science to life, empowering students to think like health professionals while building critical problem-solving skills. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover the fascinating connections between science, sports, medicine, and everyday life! Spots are limited, so secure your place today. All programming will take place at The Science House on NC State University’s Centennial Campus. Please note that this session includes hands-on lab activities and interactive STEM-based experiments. |