Roderick “Rod” Wilson passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Ruby Medical Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. He died of natural causes; he was 87. A native West Virginian, Rod devoted his life to science and education. He completed Read More
Inspiring lifelong engagement and ethical leadership in STEM and related professions is our central mission. Compassion, inclusivity, community building, mutual respect, and providing equal opportunities are foundational elements of the NYSFoundation, and we strive to effectuate these ideals in everything Read More
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to expand and out of an abundance of caution, the Executive Committee of the National Youth Science Foundation Board of Trustees has made the unanimous decision to cancel upcoming programs. These include: 2020 National Read More
The NYSF is pleased to announce that Dr. Brian E. Kinghorn has been selected to direct the 2020 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). Dr. Kinghorn is an Assistant Professor of Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundations at Marshall University in Huntington, West Read More
The 2019 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) delegates will spend four weeks learning from accomplished STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professionals. Meanwhile, they develop an appreciation of West Virginia, build interpersonal skills, and step outside of their comfort zones, Read More
27 June 2019 In the busy arrivals terminal of Dulles International (IAD), the 111 delegates found their way to the start of the 56th annual National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). The National Youth Science Camp was founded in 1963 as Read More
Dennis Schatz (NYSCamp Colorado 1965) recently assumed the leadership position of president of the National Science Teachers Association. Congratulations! Click for more information.
The office staph (this is a traditional spelling to highlight our infectious enthusiasm) members of the 2019 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) arrived at the NYSCenter yesterday to begin its final preparations. Remaining staph members arrive on Sunday. Delegates to Read More
National Youth Science Foundation trustee and state health officer, Dr. Rahul Gupta will become senior vice president and chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes in Washington, D.C. Dr. Gupta has been Commissioner of the West Virginia Department Read More
The National Youth Science Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a generous $1 million donation from the Park Foundation established by Ray Park (Park Corporation) to support the development of the National Youth Science Center. Ray Park Read More
