
Imhotep Academy
STEM Outreach
Engaging STEM Programming


Imhotep Academy
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 expanding access to the STEM disciplines for all students. 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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3D Printing and Biophysics | February 10 | May 18 | June 30 – July 3 |
How do scientists design artificial organs? This camp sits at the intersection of physics, biology, and engineering, will introduce students to the cutting-edge field of biophysics and 3D printing. Students will explore how physical principles shape the biological world and about technology like custom prosthetics and bioprinted tissues. Using 3D printing and hands-on experiments, students will model biological structures, design prototypes, and 3D print their own models! | |||
Data Science and AI | February 10 | May 18 | July 7 – 11 |
How do streaming services know what movies you might like? How can computers create art? In this camp, students will explore the exciting world of data science and artificial intelligence (AI). Through hands-on activities, coding challenges, and interactive experiments, students will learn how computers process and analyze huge amounts of data to make predictions and solve problems. They will also dive into machine learning, uncovering how AI “learns” from patterns and improves over time. By the end of the camp, students will build their own simple AI models and discuss ethical considerations like bias in models. |