National Youth Science Camp & NMAS Support
The New Mexico Academy of Science is proud to sponsor two New Mexico high school seniors interested in science to attend an all-expenses-paid, month-long stay at the prestigious National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) during the summer. The NYSC pays all expenses for the students including airfare.
What happens on a typical day at the National Youth Science Camp?
A typical day begins with a morning lecture from a guest scientist. Some groups go on outdoor trips, and the rest participate in hands-on, small group science seminars facilitated by guest scientists or NYSC staff members. In the afternoon are seminars, athletic and recreational activities, art, and music. An evening science lecture follows dinner. All activities challenge delegates to approach problems with creativity.
Where is the camp held?
NYSC is held in the eastern mountains of West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. Delegates can visit the nearby National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank, hike in the unique wilderness areas of the Monongahela National Forest and visit other notable West Virginia landmarks.
How are Delegates Chosen?
Students apply at http://apply.nyscamp.org/. The New Mexico Academy of Science (NMAS) selects two delegates and alternates for the camp based upon an applicant’s academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities, and genuine interest in the sciences. The NMAS coordinator is Dr. Richard Nygren (Sandia National Laboratories, renygre@sandia.gov).
The National Youth Science Foundation will open applications for the 2020 Camp beginning in November 2019.
NYSC Coordinator (2019)
Dr. Richard Nygren
Sandia National Laboratories
What happens on a typical day at the National Youth Science Camp?
A typical day begins with a morning lecture from a guest scientist. Some groups go on outdoor trips, and the rest participate in hands-on, small group science seminars facilitated by guest scientists or NYSC staff members. In the afternoon are seminars, athletic and recreational activities, art, and music. An evening science lecture follows dinner. All activities challenge delegates to approach problems with creativity.
Where is the camp held?
NYSC is held in the eastern mountains of West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. Delegates can visit the nearby National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank, hike in the unique wilderness areas of the Monongahela National Forest and visit other notable West Virginia landmarks.
How are Delegates Chosen?
Students apply at http://apply.nyscamp.org/. The New Mexico Academy of Science (NMAS) selects two delegates and alternates for the camp based upon an applicant’s academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities, and genuine interest in the sciences. The NMAS coordinator is Dr. Richard Nygren (Sandia National Laboratories, renygre@sandia.gov).
The National Youth Science Foundation will open applications for the 2020 Camp beginning in November 2019.
NYSC Coordinator (2019)
Dr. Richard Nygren
Sandia National Laboratories
Last updated: 09/30/2019
