Curriculum

Overview

Photonics Leaders program curriculum supports and expands upon local state, national and international science, technology, engineering and mathematics education standards. The investigations of photonics concepts and internship experiences at North Carolina State and RTP area equip participants to behave and think like real scientists.

Timeline

Students attend classes at the university throughout the school year. The students prepare for research opportunities as an intern. Upon completion, students receive a scholarship stipend.

Semester	Photonic Concept	Parental/Student Component
Summer 1 Three week summer component	Light, Optical Detectors and using PDA Two weeks at NC State One week Internship experience at NC State or Research Triangle Area	Introduction to STEM programs Goal Setting and Writing Mission Statements High School Class Registration
Fall 1 5 weekly meetings and 2 Saturday meetings throughout school year	Lasers and Electronics	SAT/ACT Test Preparation Junior Year College Planning Guide Career coaching
Spring 15 weekly meetings and 2 Saturday meetings throughout school year	Animation, Photography, Colors, and Light	Parental communication skills Time Management Statements Internship Preparation
Summer II Three week summer component	Light transmission, Communications, and using PDA devices Three week summer component	College Scholarship and Loan Application Process
Fall II 5 weekly meetings and 2 Saturday meetings throughout school year	Imaging, Infrared, Detection, Night Vision and Camouflage.	College Exploration/Application process
Spring II 5 weekly meetings and 2 Saturday meetings throughout school year	Imaging and Optical Sensing	College Preparation Graduation Ceremony