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Science & Innovation · 🏫 North Carolina State University

NC-MSEN Summer Scholars: Science of Textiles

Campers will see firsthand how textile science is shaping the future of healthcare.

🔥 Middle/High School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels

About this camp

Campers in the NC-MSEN Summer Scholars: Science of Textiles program investigate the interdisciplinary nature of textile science. Through hands-on laboratory experiences, students test and identify various fibers, gaining practical skills in material analysis. They also engage in team-based engineering design challenges, applying principles of chemistry, engineering, and technology to improve real-world medical textile products. The program includes tours of cutting-edge facilities, providing insight into how high-performance fabrics are created for everyday use and medical innovation. This experience aims to ignite curiosity, build confidence in STEM fields, and demonstrate the impact of textile science on the future of healthcare.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves touring cutting-edge facilities, participating in hands-on lab experiences to test and identify fibers, and tackling a team-based engineering design challenge.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for students looking to ignite curiosity, build confidence in STEM, and see firsthand how textile science is shaping the future of healthcare.

What you'll learn

Textile Chemistry Textile Engineering High-Performance Fabrics Medical Textiles Fiber Identification Engineering Design STEM Innovation

Location

Multiple Locations (NC State University)

Sponsored by Research Ignited

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