Millbrook High School freshmen Jelani Bayyan completed the Photonics Xplorers program through the NC State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sceinces.
Photonics Xplorers is a year round science, math and technology program for rising ninth grade students from across North Carolina.
Photonics Xplorers’ curriculum supports and expands upon local state, national and international science, technology, engineering and mathematics education standards. The curriculum consists of investigations of light and electricity that equip participants to behave and think like real scientists.
Students attend classes at the university throughout the school year. They carry out investigations based upon the photonics concepts. The students receive mentoring, contact with ethnically diverse scientists, and career preparation skills.
Students attend the program at The Science House on Centennial Campus at NC State. Upon successful completion of the one-year program, students can earn a $500 scholarship, upon successful completion of program requirements.
Thanks to Assistant Principal Kelly Aman for sharing this story with GotNews.