{"id":28637,"date":"2015-01-27T17:09:27","date_gmt":"2015-01-27T22:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mlwgs.com\/?p=28637"},"modified":"2015-01-27T17:09:27","modified_gmt":"2015-01-27T22:09:27","slug":"2015-national-youth-science-camp-nysc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mlwgs.com\/2015-national-youth-science-camp-nysc\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><\/h3>\n<p>The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is an intense month-long camp for young scientists conducted during the summer after they graduate from high school.\u00a0 In a rustic setting in West Virginia, students from around the country are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies on current science topics.\u00a0 The program also offers participants the opportunity to experience a wide variety of outdoor activities that have a minimal impact on the environment and are challenging for the experienced but accessible to those who have never participated in outdoor excursions.\u00a0 The NYSC is an all-expenses-paid program.\u00a0 The National Youth Science Foundation will arrange round trip transportation from an airport near the delegate\u2019s home to Charleston, West Virginia.<br \/>\nTwo students are chosen to represent Virginia as delegates to the National Youth Science Camp.\u00a0 Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>must be candidates for high school graduation between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015;<\/li>\n<li>must be able to attend the entire NYSC program in Charleston, West Virginia, on Friday, <strong>June 17, 2015<\/strong>, and depart on Sunday, <strong>July 11, 2015<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>must demonstrate superior academic proficiency, including recognition in mathematics and\/or the sciences;<\/li>\n<li>must demonstrate an application of leadership abilities and social maturity through involvement in school and community activities;<\/li>\n<li>must demonstrate skills and achievements outside the realm of science and outside the realm of academic pursuits; and<\/li>\n<li>must demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Information about the National Youth Science Camp and an application may be obtained at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/home_files\/leaving\/redirect.php?url=http:\/\/www.nysf.com\/w\/programs\/nysc\/\">National Youth Science Camp<\/a> Web site. 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