Ag-DISCOVERY Camp
Investing in the Future of Plant Science
July 21 to August 1, 2008

A Summer Camp for 14-17 year olds
at NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Sponsored by the USDA

What Is Ag-DISCOVERY?

Ag-DISCOVERY is an outreach program to help teen-agers learn about careers in plant science and veterinary medicine. The program allows students to live on a college campus and learn about science from university professors and practicing entomologists, botanists, and plant pathologists working for the U.S. Government.

This 2-week summer boarding program for 2008 targets students 14–17 years of age who are interested in learning more about plant science. Students chosen to participate in Ag-DISCOVERY will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, and field trips. Students will also participate in character and team-building activities and diversity workshops.

Who Is Sponsoring the Ag-DISCOVERY Program?

The Plant Pathology Department at North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the Plant Protection and Quarantine division of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)—an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)—are joining forces to sponsor Ag-DISCOVERY.

How Much Will It Cost?

Students selected for the 2008 Ag-DISCOVERY summer session will pay only the cost of their transportation to get from home to Raleigh for the start of the session on July 21 and back again at the end of the session on August 1. The cost of tuition, room and board, and lab supplies for the 2-week program will be covered by the Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee of APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine unit.

How Do I Apply?

Applications for Summer 2008 are no longer being accepted. Please check back next spring for the 2009 application.

If you have questions, please email The Science House or call (919)515-6118.