Florian Gerlach (Germany) paddles his kayak on the New River during National Youth Science Camp 2009. Kayaking at NYSC is facilitated through the volunteer efforts of the West Virginia Wildwater Association, an organization devoted to safely paddling the wild and scenic rivers of West Read More
Delegates to National Youth Science Camp 1971 gather on the Green for a group photo. Since 1963, the National Youth Science Camp has been held at scenic Camp Pocahontas, located near Bartow, West Virginia. Delegates to the 1971 NYSC received Read More
The National Youth Science Foundation and FIRST®, founded by Dean Kamen, invite you to participate in FIRST by mentoring students in its robotics programs for K-12. A leader in inspiring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, FIRST is seeking mentors for Read More
DAVIS, WV – The fall season of the 2012 Youth Science Discovery Experience (YSDE) began today at the Canaan Valley Institute (CVI) in Davis, WV. Students, teachers, and scientists from across West Virginia will begin work today their research projects Read More
MOMENTS IN TIME: The summer before MIT Learning science “Mens et Manus” at the National Youth Science Camp We often hear about the summer after high school, of those warm days shrouded in familiarity before the thrilling independence of college. Read More
GREEN BANK, WV – Students are arriving today for the 2012 West Virginia Governor’s School for Mathematics and Science at Green Bank. Selected state-wide for their outstanding performance and interest in the fields of math and science, these young scientists Read More
Delegates to the 1963 National Youth Science Camp survey the area surrounding Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia. Spruce Knob is home to several unusual features, including exposed bolder fields, and ecosystems driven by the higher altitudes. When Read More
CHARLESTON, WV — On Thursday, June 27, 2012, Dr. Charles Vest presented the Martha Wehrle Opening Lecture for the 2012 National Youth Science Camp. Entitled “Why I Wish I Could Start All Over Again,” Dr. Vest’s presentation defined the third Read More
Charleston, WV – 120 delegates to the 2012 National Youth Science Camp will be arriving in West Virginia on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. The delegates will stay overnight in Charleston, touring local scientific sites, and receive a lecture from former Read More
The National Youth Science Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of delegates representing West Virginia to the 2012 National Youth Science Camp. Two delegates are selected from each state for outstanding performance in STEM fields, and will be traveling Read More
