Catalyst Programs at the Science House, North Carolina State University

Catalyst Programs at the Science House, North Carolina State University Catalyst is a high school program designed to create STEM opportunities for students with disabilities.

Catalyst is a free program located at the Science House, North Carolina State University, for high school students with disabilities interested in STEM Careers, providing: STEM Content and Skills, Workforce Readiness Skills and Paid STEM Internships. Students learn STEM content and skills through hands-on labs and research, participate in STEM field trips, mentoring opportunities, and internships,

improve workforce readiness and soft skills, and explore STEM educational pathways and careers. Catalyst also provides students job exploration counseling, workplace readiness training, work-based learning experiences, counseling on postsecondary options, and development in self-advocacy.

A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to our amazing guest speakers for spending their morning helping our rising seniors...
08/09/2026

A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to our amazing guest speakers for spending their morning helping our rising seniors navigate the college application journey! 🎓✨

Thank you to:
🔹 Ronnie Chalmers (Deputy Director, Office of Undergraduate Admission) for breaking down The College Admissions Process.
🔹 Professor Christin Phelps (Associate Director of the Professional Writing Program, NC State Dept. of English) for sharing expert tips on How to Write a Great College Essay.
🔹 Sarita Broadway (Associate Outreach Director, College Foundation for North Carolina) for highlighting valuable CFNC Resources & Applying to College.

Your guidance, insights, and encouragement are giving our students the confidence and tools they need to reach their goals. We are so grateful for your support! 🌟👏

A huge thank you to Julia G. Abate, Executive Director of The Ergonomics Center, and Will Heath, Senior Ergonomist at NC...
08/04/2026

A huge thank you to Julia G. Abate, Executive Director of The Ergonomics Center, and Will Heath, Senior Ergonomist at NC State University’s Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering! 🌟

We are so grateful to you both for hosting Oliver, Piper, and Cadence for their internship. We know they will work hard, put NC State’s "Think and Do" spirit into practice, and carry these valuable ergonomics skills into their future STEM careers.

Thank you for investing in the next generation! 👏

Congratulations to Amellia, Peyton, and Yaheli on securing their internship at the NC State College of Veterinary Medici...
07/27/2026

Congratulations to Amellia, Peyton, and Yaheli on securing their internship at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine! 🐾✨

They will be working alongside Doctoral Student Devansh Fulmali (Comparative Biomedical Sciences) and his incredible team. A massive thank you to Devansh and his lab for welcoming our students into such a dynamic learning environment. We know Amellia, Peyton, and Yaheli are going to gain priceless hands-on experience and make the most of this incredible opportunity! 🧬🔬🎉

So proud to see our Catalyst alumni and current participants making waves! 🌟It was wonderful catching up with Dixon and ...
07/22/2026

So proud to see our Catalyst alumni and current participants making waves! 🌟

It was wonderful catching up with Dixon and Ethan, who are thriving in college, and seeing Donovan and Natalie stepping up as incredible mentors. We’re also thrilled to watch David and Ravi dive into the Youth Lead Conference as participants, building powerful advocacy skills for the future.

From college campuses to leadership roles and advocacy conferences, this group represents the heart of what Catalyst is all about. We couldn't be prouder of everything you're accomplishing! 💪✨

See and hear our interns on the links below making music with the technology they build with Professor Justin Mathew, N...
07/22/2026

See and hear our interns on the links below making music with the technology they build with Professor Justin Mathew, NC Music Technology Department! Great Job Renika, Jonathan and Jack!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Hv-J4mj_2eQDx7VqlRaLLBfO9QkceaX/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jZVfOs9olOVheEUe-XLlQSgqte6xy1Hh/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UWMz36Wu0XsYtjlyhkPQBq9WIQCPxCVV/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MUNc6l0CQbA7b9QsoO2K3DNIw1cd3dQt/view?usp=sharing

Congratulations to Amber, Cassidy and Jaxson for their internship at NC State Veterinary Medicine School with Doctoral ...
07/20/2026

Congratulations to Amber, Cassidy and Jaxson for their internship at NC State Veterinary Medicine School with Doctoral Student Devansh Fulmali in Comparative Biomedical Sciences and Team. We appreciate Devansh and his lab team hosting them and know they will have amazing experiences and learn so much!

We kicked off our journey exploring the beautiful waters of Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville, NC. A massive s...
07/19/2026

We kicked off our journey exploring the beautiful waters of Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville, NC. A massive shoutout to the incredible Park Rangers who guided our canoe trip and taught us all about the local wildlife! 🦅🐢

Next up, we visited Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) and wow—we were absolutely blown away! While it’s a tight-knit campus of about 2,400 students, they are doing massive things. As an NC Promise school, tuition is only $500 a semester, but the opportunities they offer are priceless.

A huge thank you to Nicholas Lenczycki, Director of Operations - Aviation, for the incredible tour of their Aviation Science Program! We got an insider look at:
🛸 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (yes, we actually got to fly drones!)
🛠️ Engineering Technologies
🚨 Air Traffic Control & Emergency Management
🛩️ Commercial Piloting (we even visited the airport and sat in the cockpits!)

It was a super hot day, but we wrapped it up the best way possible—cooling down with some delicious treats at Meadows Frozen Custard🍦☀️ What an unforgettable day!

Our students dove headfirst into the world of engineering with two amazing mentors from NC State University.First, we wi...
07/19/2026

Our students dove headfirst into the world of engineering with two amazing mentors from NC State University.

First, we wired up with Rachel Baker, a Doctoral Student in Electrical Engineering. The students got their hands dirty building circuits on breadboards, practicing their soldering skills, and exploring the endless career possibilities in the field! 🔌🛠️

Next, we shifted gears into the future of medicine with Abby Caine, a Regenerative Medicine Doctoral Student from the Joint Biomedical Engineering Department. Our group got to experiment with hydrogels and learn the mind-blowing science behind how biomedical engineers are actually growing human tissues! 🧫🧬

A huge thank you to Rachel and Abby for inspiring our future innovators! 🐺❤️

What an incredible Day 3 of our Summer Session Two! ☀️ We packed the day with smart tech, future-prep, and a little bit ...
07/15/2026

What an incredible Day 3 of our Summer Session Two! ☀️ We packed the day with smart tech, future-prep, and a little bit of nature.

Here is a quick recap of what our amazing students got up to:

🤖 Navigating the AI World: We kicked things off with Tuva Rocco, a Doctoral Student in the NC State Computer Science Department. Tuva showed us how to leverage AI to supercharge our organizational skills, while also teaching us the crucial things to keep in mind and watch out for when using these tools.

🎓 Preparing for College Success: Next, we hosted Sharon Ruebesam and Diamond Outlaw from the NCSU Disability Resource Center. They walked our students through how to secure accommodations in college and shared essential insights on how these services differ from high school to university life.

🐜 Bugging Out! We wrapped up our afternoon with Esme Chita, an NCSU Entomology Graduate Student, who gave us a fascinating look into the insect world, teaching us how to identify different bugs and understand their unique differences.

It was a jam-packed, inspiring day of learning, growth, and discovery. We are so proud of our students and incredibly grateful to our wonderful guest speakers! ❤️🐺

Day 2 is in the books, and what an incredible day it was! 🌟We spent the day learning, growing, and getting inspired by s...
07/15/2026

Day 2 is in the books, and what an incredible day it was! 🌟

We spent the day learning, growing, and getting inspired by some truly phenomenal guest speakers. Here is a look at how we spent our day:

💻 Decoding Cybersecurity: We kicked off the morning with Madison Thomas, a Doctoral Student in the NCSU Computer Science Department. Madison guided us through the fascinating world of ciphers, showed us how to spot security threats, and opened our eyes to some amazing career opportunities in tech!

💼 Navigating Career Success: Next, we teamed up with Sidney Fletcher and Misa Wells from the NCSU Career Center. They gave us the ultimate blueprint on essential career skills, explained how college career services set students up for success, and introduced us to the game-changing One Pack Empowerment Program at NCSU.

🌱 Self-Advocacy & Well-Being: After lunch, we connected with Dr. Domonique Carter, Wellness and Engagement Manager for the NCSU Engineering Department. Dr. Carter shared vital advice on how to advocate for ourselves and locate the key resources needed to truly thrive in a college environment.

🧪 Overcoming Obstacles in STEM: We wrapped up our afternoon with a powerful session led by Hailey Redderson, an NCSU Chemistry Doctoral Student. Hailey shared her personal journey navigating STEM with a disability, leaving us with invaluable reminders to secure accommodations early, champion accessibility for everyone, and embrace failure as a stepping stone to finding your passion.

A massive thank you to all of our wonderful speakers for dedicating their time, energy, and wisdom to our students today. We are wrapping up the day feeling motivated, empowered, and so excited to see what Day 3 has in store! 🐾❤️

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Science House, 909 Capability Drive, #1200
Raleigh, NC
27606

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