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×University of Nebraska System Led by NE EPSCOR Be a STEM Mentor STEM tools for Classrooms STEM Careers Gain Hands on STEM Experience Register for Summer Camps Summer Camp FAQ HS Research Teachers Request a Mobile Lab Faculty Contact University of Nebraska System Camps Camps FAQ HS Research K-12 Teachers Request a Lab faculty Contact Led by NE EPSCOR Be a STEM Mentor STEM tools for Classrooms STEM Careers Gain Hands on STEM Experience Toggle search Close Use Your Summer to Discover × Programs for Students Residential and Commuter camps for current 6th through 8th graders. Middle School Camps Middle School Camps Residential and Commuter camps for current 6th through 8th graders. Residential and Commuter camps for current 9th through 11th graders. High School Camps High School Camps Residential and Commuter camps for current 9th through 11th graders. Eight week research experiences for current 10th and 11th graders. High School Researchers High School Researchers Eight week research experiences for current 10th and 11th graders. Learn about YNS’ camps Need-Based Scholarships Learn more Programs for Teachers Designed to bring research into Nebraska classrooms. Equipment and reagents sent to teachers for use FREE of charge. Mobile Labs Mobile Labs Designed to bring research into Nebraska classrooms. Equipment and reagents sent to teachers for use FREE of charge. Work with faculty experts and improve your teaching Research Experience Research Experience Work with faculty experts and improve your teaching Looking for classroom resources? Get in touch with us! Contact Us Who We Are Nebraska EPSCoR The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) originated as a grant program at the National Science Foundation (NSF) by an act of Congress in 1978. Nebraska became an EPSCoR state in 1991. Now known as the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, its purpose is to assist states to become more competitive for federal research grants by providing strategic research infrastructure investment. EPSCoR/IDeA programs have brought over $408 million to the state since 1991. Nebraska EPSCoR is proud to coordinate YNS programs to grow the state’s STEM resources for greater individual and economic development. Young Nebraska Scientists (YNS) The Young Nebraska Scientists (YNS) program was founded in 2008 to provide exciting STEM enrichment activities for middle and high school students. YNS summer science camps at Nebraska colleges and universities integrate the research themes of current Nebraska EPSCoR grants. At YNS camps, Nebraska students learn through engaging, active-learning style experiences and experience life on a college campus. YNS also sponsors summer research internships in university laboratories for high school students.The high school research program offers students an extended, paid taste of the camaraderie and focus of a university research team. High school researchers work alongside mentors and other members of a research team to accomplish their research tasks. Announcements & Key Dates Aug 31, 2021 YNS High School Researcher Excels No Upcoming Events COOKIE USAGE: The University of Nebraska System uses cookies to give you the best online experience. By clicking "I Agree" and/or continuing to use this website without adjusting your browser settings, you accept the use of cookies. PRIVACY SETTINGS I Accept × Footer key Links Camps High School Research Faculty K-12 Teachers don’t miss Apply Scholarships About YNS STEM Careers inspiration Nebraska EPSCoR is funded by the National Science Foundation via #OIA-2044049. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Science Foundation. © 2024 University of Nebraska Board of Regents Accessibility Statement Notice of Nondiscrimination Online Privacy...