This summer was no exception in having states and countries represented by delegates (high-achieving STEM students) at the National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). For almost a month, the 2017 NYSCamp continued the tradition of merging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Read More
Rain was the word of the day today, but we didn’t let that dampen our enthusiasm. We wrapped up the STEM small group activities and had a wide array of (indoor) afternoon seminars. After dinner at the Blackwater Falls State Read More
After an energetic game of capture the flag near the cabins at Blackwater Falls State Park, the students moved to a new set of STEM activities. Students learned about the physics of a trebuchet with Amy, programming in Python with Read More
It is hard to believe that the Youth STEAM Institute is now half complete! This morning we completed our rotations through the STEM activities including exploring drone technology (with Andy), learning about Arduino micro controllers and programming in Python (thanks Read More
Today was quite busy for the Youth STEAM Institute. Many students walked to view the Blackwater Falls just after sunrise. Then, at the NYSCenter, groups of students rotated through the second of three sessions exploring applied STEM topics (drone technology, Read More
The first full day of the 2017 Youth STEAM Institute had a full schedule. Photo Gallery – YSI – Day 2 Monday, July 24, 2017 7:00 AM Wake Up 7:30 AM Morning Activities Running with Gavin and Quinn meet outside Read More
The inaugural Youth STEAM Institute (YSI) is off to a great start. The YSI is hosted by the National Youth Science Foundation (NYSF) at its National Youth Science Center (NYSCenter) near Davis in Tucker County, West Virginia. Activities include programming Read More
National Youth Science Camp delegates spent the morning at the University of Charleston, participating in educational programs and talks hosted by the UC College of Pharmacy, attending the annual Martha Wehrle Opening Lecture, and relaxing on the campus green. After Read More
Download Flyer The National Youth Science Foundation is pleased to announce that Jon Boggs, Dan Carder, and Greg Thompson will present the 2017 NYSCamp Martha Wehrle Opening Lecture. Speaker: Jon Boggs, Dan Carder, and Greg Thompson Where: Geary Auditorium, Riggleman Hall, University of Charleston Read More
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