AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - 2023/2024
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

NHAS is offering an after school scientific research program for students in grades 6-12 at the NHAS STEM Center in Lyme NH. Our goal is to provide students who are interested in STEM a chance to perform authentic research in our facility under the guidance of accomplished STEM professionals. Our STEM Center has 2 labs situated on the campus of Crossroads Academy. Although we are located on the Crossroads Academy campus, we are a separate entity and all inquiries should be made through the NHAS.

SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS

Our program welcomes a diverse cross-section of learners including people from all socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Financial Aid is available for all of our programs.

General Information:

• The After School program runs from 2:00-5:30 PM Wednesdays and 3-5:30PM Thursdays.

• There are two sessions. Pricing per session: $700, 1 day/week

  The two sessions are:

  Session 1 runs September 27, 2023 thru December 14, 2023 (completed)
  Session 2 runs January 24, 2024 thru April 11, 2024 (completed)

• There is an option to participate remotely, please contact us to learn more.

• In-person registration is capped at 16 students/day.

• Students may choose one or both days per session.

WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT ONLINE REGISTRATION

We offer need-based financial aid packages and flexible payment plans. During registration, you will be asked to upload a copy of the first two pages of your most recent tax return with the social security numbers redacted. We'll be in touch regarding your financial aid package and payment options within a week of your application.

Your registration is not complete and we will not hold your spot until your full payment is received (unless you are applying for financial aid or negotiating a payment plan). 

Our STEM Center is equipped to perform in-depth investigations in physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering.  Students can choose to work in the following research areas:

• Sterile culture and environmental studies of Lady’s slippers species

• Molecular Biology

• Protein Modeling

• Analytical Chemistry

• Life science research using model organisms

• Machine Learning

• Bioinformatics

• Water Quality Analysis

• Optical Engineering

As in any authentic STEM investigation, it will take motivation, commitment, and tenacity.  The single most important outcome for any participant is learning the intellectual processes, skills, and manual techniques that scientists and engineers use to make the world a better place for all life on Earth.

Key Program Information:

• For students grades 6-12 who are committed to performing original research and mature enough to work independently.

• There will be extensive instrument and safety training, an overview of research options, and a review of students’ interests and expectations.

• Administered and operated by accomplished NHAS scientists.

• Payment is for a complete session(s) and any absences by participants in a session are not reimbursable.

• After the start of the session, tuition is only refundable under extenuating circumstances, such as for health reasons.

• NHAS scientists will work with students to set individualized goals and experimental designs

• If space is available, late entries will be charged on a pro-rated basis (inquire for details).

Outcomes:

The primary outcome for all participants is executing the entire scientific or engineering method. This ambitious outcome is attainable by those students who are motivated to understand nature, committed to excellence, undaunted by failure, and mature enough to work independently.

Students will also be given the opportunity to submit their research in paper form to the NHAS for electronic publication on our website. This is a peer-reviewed process and carries considerable weight as a research publication. We encourage participants to submit research papers for NHAS peer review that meet the standard bar of sound scientific methods, data acquisition, and analysis. In some cases this will qualify the students to attend a professional meeting that aligns with their research. The NHAS scientists will advise students when they think this option is appropriate.