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College of Natural Resources
Forestry and Environmental Resources

High School Summer Research Program

High School Summer Research Program - College of Natural Resources at NC State

About

Supported by Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund, the High School Summer Research Program at the NC State College of Natural Resources and North Carolina A&T College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences aims to expand opportunities and exposure for high school students to learn about forestry and natural resources.

. This program allows participants to:

  • Learn about career tracks and career development directly from undergraduate and graduate students in the field as well as professionals/practitioners.
  • Connect with mentors from the forestry and natural resources community who can offer advice and assistance to students as they navigate into college and careers beyond this summer program.
  • Participate in seminars hosted by NC State’s Office of Undergraduate Research — and the annual Research and Creativity Symposium, attending in the summer and presenting in the fall or spring.
  • Build community with a cohort of other students that might be interested in similar careers.

Application Information

APPLY HERE

Questions?

Please address any questions to Zakiya Leggett at zakiya_leggett@ncsu.edu.

Summer 2026 Program

The Summer 2026 program will take place over two weeks, July 13–24.

Schedule: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
Location: On or near campus
Meals: Lunch will be provided

Past Programs

Students from past cohorts showcased their research findings during a mini-symposium concluding the program. A portion of these students also took part in the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium.