Students from around West Virginia convened at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory for five days of original research with scientists from NRAO, Concord University, and The Mountain Institute. In addition to beginning their research projects, they attended a talk on nanotechnology by Dr. Read More
Former MIT president Charles M. Vest — a tireless advocate for research and science, and a passionate supporter of diversity and openness — died on December 12 of pancreatic cancer at his home in the Washington area. He was 72. Dr. Read More
CHARLESTON, WV — Alumni (delegates and staph) of the National Youth Science Camp can be found across the United States and around the World. Explore using the interactive map below. Notes: The interactive map above is a visual representation of Read More
CHARLESTON, WV — The National Youth Science Foundation is currently developing a strategic plan to guide its activities in the next decade. Facilitated by Dr. Jim Shuman, a former National Youth Science Camp director, stakeholders have advanced the construction of Read More
Join in the celebration of West Virginia’s statehood. Buy here. From the United States Postal Service: With this stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates 150 years of West Virginia statehood. Admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, in the Read More
CHARLESTON, WV — The 2013 session of the National Youth Science Camp began on June 26 as delegates arrived at Charleston’s Yeager Airport. While some delegates completed the last legs of their travel, others attended the 5th Annual Martha Wehrle Read More
CHARLESTON, WV — Dr. Paul Miller, physics professor at West Virginia University, was the featured speaker at the Martha Wehrle Opening Lecture of the 2013 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC). Dr. Miller presented his lecture (embeded below) at the Clay Center Read More
CHARLESTON, WV — The 2013 session of the National Youth Science Camp starts today as delegates arrive at Charleston’s Yeager Airport and begin their nearly month-long experience with science enrichment. The students, two from each state in the United States and international Read More
CHARLESTON, WV — On the occasion of the National Youth Science Camp 50th Anniversary, states, DC, and countries are offering congratulations. Created as a program on West Virginia’s Centennial Celebration in 1963, the NYSC is one of only a few Read More
BRAZIL — During their pre-departure orientation at the United States Embassy in Brazil, the two delegates to the 2013 National Youth Science Camp met with Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden. The National Youth Science Camp is Read More
