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What You Get From Our Program

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Summer 2023

The Summer 2023 application is open!

Additional Opportunities

Students can seek additional opportunities through the ACS-Project SEED Website

and at the Summer internship for INdigenous peoples in Genomics (SING)

NAU CARE

The CARE program aims to increase the number of Native American and underrepresented students (low income, disabled, etc…)  in science, technology, engineering, math, and medical (STEMM) fields by engaging high school students at an earlier age (15+ years) through culturally relevant training in chemistry, biology, and healthcare fields.


Spring 2023 Events

The application for the Spring 2023 workshops are closed.

Hybrid Events Tentative Schedule Accordion Closed

  • February 8 – Healthcare
  • March 1 – Physical Science
  • April 5 – Neuroscience
  • May 3 – Scientific Computing

You can attend either virtually or in-person. All events will be held on NAU campus from 5-8pm.

There will be no stipend for attending the events, but students in good standing from the Spring events will receive priority enrollment processing for the Summer 2023 CARE virtual and in-person program.

Required Documents for Spring Enrollment Accordion Closed

  • Program documents
  • Video on how to fill out documents

Recruitment For the Summer 2023 Program

The Summer 2023 application is open!

The SUMMER 2023 program will be offered as VIRTUAL (15+ years old) or IN-PERSON (16+ years old)

  • All students will receive hands-on research experience and professional development (resume writing, college applications, etc.)
  • All participants in good standing will receive a stipend.
  • All supplies are covered by the program.
  • All students must be available from 9am – 4pm MST.
    • Breaks will be provided throughout the day.

Eligibility for CARE’s Virtual and In-Person Programs Accordion Closed

  • Low income families and/or underrepresented students (Black, Hispanic, Native American, disabled, etc.)
  • Students must be available for 90% of the sessions.
    *prior approval for absences are required
  • Interested in science, technology, engineering, math, and/or medical fields
  • Parental/guardian supervision (virtual programs)

Virtual Program Accordion Closed

  • The virtual session dates will be June 1st, 2023 – July 29th, 2023.
  • Participant must be 15+ years by June 2023
    • Under 15 years old will be determined on case-by-case basis
  • Participants will receive stipend of up to $3,000 at the end of the program
  • Wifi hotspots are available for students without internet access.
  • Check out the 2022 CARE Summer Virtual Schedule to see what last year’s participants were doing.

In-Person Program Accordion Closed

  • For new and returning participants the session dates will be announced shortly.
  • 16+ years by June 2023 for in-person
    • *under 16 year old participants will be determined on case-by-case basis
  • IN-PERSON students (16+ years) will learn laboratory and research techniques in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry or affiliated department on the NAU Flagstaff campus
  • IN-PERSON students MUST have residency/lodging in the Flagstaff area – the CARE program does not provide housing
  • Participants must complete hire packets and non-degree seeking application packet.
  • Participant will register for HS299 for credit.
  • Participant will receive an hourly stipend of $12.50/hour
  • Check out the 2022 CARE Summer In-Person Schedule to see what last year’s participants were doing.
For more information, contact the CARE staff (use the links to send an email):

Kaelyn Acothley, CARE Program Coordinator

Dr. Naomi Lee, CARE Program Director (phone: (928) 523-7379)

The CARE program is supported by the the NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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Location
Room 400 Building 36
700 South Osborne Dr. PO Box: 5698
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5698
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Email
Chemistry@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-3008
Fax
928-523-8111