What You Get From Our Program
For Labs
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.
Summer 2023 Program
The Summer 2023 application is closed, and we are currently not accepting any more students.
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, Indigenous, Hispanic, 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
- For new and returning participants 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 2023 CARE Summer Virtual Schedule
- Here are our Summer 2023 virtual documents available for download.
In-Person Program Accordion Closed
- For new and returning participants the session dates will be June 1st, 2023 – July 29th, 2023.
- 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 CHM299 for credit.
- Participant will receive an hourly stipend of $12-15/hour
- Check out the 2023 CARE Summer In-Person Schedule
- Here are our Summer 2023 in person documents available for download.
Spring 2024 Workshops
After a wonderful academic year Spring event we are in the midst of planning for our 2024 Spring workshops. 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 2024 CARE virtual and in-person program.
Please keep an eye out for our announcement of the 2024 Spring workshops!
Spring Workshop Tentative Schedule Accordion Closed
- February – Healthcare
- March – Physical Science
- April – Neuroscience
- May – Scientific Computing
You can attend either virtually or in-person. All events will be held on NAU campus from 5-8pm.
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)