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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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3 faculty-led Events Found
Elementary STEM Day
CINSAM invites hundreds of local 4th graders and their teachers to visit NKU for hands-on STEM activities and lessons led by NKU faculty, staff, and pre-service teachers. Attendees are schools that have expressed interest to CINSAM. CINSAM utilizes a rotation schedule of educators throughout the region, with each participating school notified when it's their turn to participate.
Northern Kentucky University (NKU)
Free for partici...
Free for participating schools
4/2/26
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Apr
2
Elementary STEM Day
CINSAM invites hundreds of local 4th graders and their teachers to visit NKU for hands-on STEM activities and lessons led by NKU faculty, staff, and pre-service teachers. Attendees are schools that have expressed interest to CINSAM. CINSAM utilizes a rotation schedule of educators throughout the region, with each participating school notified when it's their turn to participate.
Free for partici...
Free for participating schools
In-Person
Apr 2, 2026
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Online Research Academy
A four-week virtual interdisciplinary research program led by faculty from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Participants will learn and apply fundamental research methodologies while working on a dedicated research project. The program includes regular online meetings with a faculty mentor twice a week. Upon completion, students will receive a graduation certificate and a performance evaluation letter from their professor, which can be included in their college applications. Application opens March 1, 2026.
North Carolina State University
$1,295.00 - Disc...
$1,295.00 - Discounts available for Early Registration and NC State affiliates. Partial scholarships available with completion of short essay.
6/29/26
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29
Online Research Academy
A four-week virtual interdisciplinary research program led by faculty from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Participants will learn and apply fundamental research methodologies while working on a dedicated research project. The program includes regular online meetings with a faculty mentor twice a week. Upon completion, students will receive a graduation certificate and a performance evaluation letter from their professor, which can be included in their college applications. Application opens March 1, 2026.
$1,295.00 - Disc...
$1,295.00 - Discounts available for Early Registration and NC State affiliates. Partial scholarships available with completion of short essay.
Virtual
Jun 29, 4:00 AM ET
Research
Interdisciplinary
Mentorship
College Preparation
Certificate Program
Faculty-Led
Virtual Program
Summer Program
02-14-2026
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STEM Summer Camps for K-12 Students
Virginia Tech's immersive STEM Summer Camps offer hands-on introduction to robotics, coding, cybersecurity, drone technology, and space science. Camps include: Engineer a Robot Limb (Free for grades 2-5, June 30 - July 2), Flight Lab: Drone Dynamics in Action (Middle and high school dates through July), Data & Sensor Technology Exploration (Grades 6-12, July sessions), and Science of Flight and Data Detectives (Grades 2-5). Meals and snacks provided, virtual orientation required, parking available via ParkMobile app Zone #85129.
Virginia Tech Academic Building One
Free camps avail...
Free camps available for grades 2-5, need-based scholarships available for other programs
6/30/26
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Jun
30
STEM Summer Camps for K-12 Students
Virginia Tech's immersive STEM Summer Camps offer hands-on introduction to robotics, coding, cybersecurity, drone technology, and space science. Camps include: Engineer a Robot Limb (Free for grades 2-5, June 30 - July 2), Flight Lab: Drone Dynamics in Action (Middle and high school dates through July), Data & Sensor Technology Exploration (Grades 6-12, July sessions), and Science of Flight and Data Detectives (Grades 2-5). Meals and snacks provided, virtual orientation required, parking available via ParkMobile app Zone #85129.
Free camps avail...
Free camps available for grades 2-5, need-based scholarships available for other programs
In-Person
Jun 30, 12:00 PM ET
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