This program offers a unique opportunity to explore the direct connection between everyday fabrics and life-saving medical technologies through hands-on experiences at a leading textile college.
The NC-MSEN Pre-College Program: The Science of Textiles camp, in partnership with the NC State Wilson College of Textiles, offers middle and high school students an immersive experience in textile science. Campers will delve into how chemistry, engineering, and technology are used to create high-performance fabrics, particularly those used in groundbreaking medical technologies. The program includes tours of cutting-edge facilities and hands-on lab experiences where students will test and identify different fibers. A key component of the camp is a team-based engineering design challenge, where students will work to improve a real-world medical textile product. This camp aims to ignite curiosity, build confidence in STEM fields, and provide a firsthand look at how textile science is shaping the future of healthcare.
A typical day involves a mix of tours of NC State's cutting-edge facilities, hands-on lab experiences to test and identify fibers, and collaborative work on a team-based engineering design challenge. Students also eat lunch daily in one of the university dining halls.
This camp is ideal for middle and high school students interested in exploring the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and technology within the context of high-performance fabrics and medical innovations.
Main Campus & Centennial Campus @ NC State University
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