{"id":20838,"date":"2022-07-14T20:17:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T00:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=20838"},"modified":"2024-12-23T11:52:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T16:52:03","slug":"summer-textile-exploration-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/k-12\/summer-textile-exploration-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Textile Exploration Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"#STEPDates\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"#STEPDates\"><span class=\"text\">When is STEP?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"#STEPCost\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"#STEPCost\"><span class=\"text\">Cost<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"#STEPProjectGroups\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"#STEPProjectGroups\"><span class=\"text\">Project Groups<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"#STEP-Application-Info\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"#STEP-Application-Info\"><span class=\"text\">Application Information<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"#STEPFAQS\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"#STEPFAQS\"><span class=\"text\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"#STEPCONTACT\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"#STEPCONTACT\"><span class=\"text\">Contact Us<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is STEP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications for STEP 2025 sessions open on Jan. 1.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) consists of five one-week sessions for&nbsp;<strong>rising high school seniors&nbsp;<\/strong>interested in learning about the textile industry, fashion, engineering, chemistry and marketing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STEP students will live on our campus, complete a project related to their area of interest in our studios and labs, and attend sessions to learn more about: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our five bachelor&#8217;s degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The college application process. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wilson College of Textiles scholarships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internship and job opportunities available to Wilson College students. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to 35 students per week are chosen based on their academic success, interest in the college and extracurricular activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-photo-gallery has-indigo-400-background-color\" id=\"ncst-photo-gallery-0\"><div class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__container\"><h2 class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__heading\">STEP In Photos<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__description\">See the fun our campers are having inside and outside our labs and studios!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__viewport\" aria-live=\"polite\"><div class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__viewport-reel\"><figure class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-item\" data-gallery-item=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140309\/IMG_1914-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"65231\" data-thumb-url=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140309\/IMG_1914-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-65231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140309\/IMG_1914-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140309\/IMG_1914-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140309\/IMG_1914-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140309\/IMG_1914-Enhanced-NR-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-item\" data-gallery-item=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/STEP23_Caroline-Adkins_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two students on the balcony of James B. Hunt Jr. Library.\" data-id=\"52012\" data-thumb-url=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/STEP23_Caroline-Adkins_1-1-240x300.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-52012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/STEP23_Caroline-Adkins_1-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/STEP23_Caroline-Adkins_1-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__viewport-caption\">Two STEP students pause for a photo on the balcony  of James B. Hunt Jr. Library   during a tour of NC&#160;State University.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-item\" data-gallery-item=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/IMG_8267-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students (right) watches Pyroman (left). Several students are holding up their phones to film or take photos.\" data-id=\"52024\" data-thumb-url=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/IMG_8267-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-52024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/IMG_8267-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/IMG_8267-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/IMG_8267-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/IMG_8267-Enhanced-NR-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__viewport-caption\">Students watch a demonstration of our famous Pyroman!<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-item\" data-gallery-item=\"4\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1347\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/360033562_247765924710358_7011153332131999262_n.jpg\" alt=\"A student takes a selfie of herself and three other students all wearing red lanyards and protective glasses.\" data-id=\"52013\" data-thumb-url=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/360033562_247765924710358_7011153332131999262_n-241x300.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-52013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/360033562_247765924710358_7011153332131999262_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/360033562_247765924710358_7011153332131999262_n-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/360033562_247765924710358_7011153332131999262_n-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100059\/360033562_247765924710358_7011153332131999262_n-768x958.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-item\" data-gallery-item=\"5\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100101\/IMG_8415.jpg\" alt=\"A student works on a design on the computer.\" data-id=\"52005\" data-thumb-url=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100101\/IMG_8415-300x169.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-52005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100101\/IMG_8415.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100101\/IMG_8415-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100101\/IMG_8415-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100101\/IMG_8415-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__viewport-caption\">Textile design students develop digital print designs.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-item\" data-gallery-item=\"6\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8467-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"A student points at her design as it prints out onto fabric.\" data-id=\"52007\" data-thumb-url=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8467-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-52007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8467-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8467-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8467-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8467-Enhanced-NR-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__viewport-caption\">Those textile designs are then printed in our labs to take home!<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-item\" data-gallery-item=\"7\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8176.jpg\" alt=\"A student adjusts the needle on a sewing machine.\" data-id=\"52025\" data-thumb-url=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8176-300x169.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-52025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8176.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8176-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8176-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8176-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-item\" data-gallery-item=\"8\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students (left) sits in a sneaker store and listens to a presentation given by a co-owner (right).\" data-id=\"52026\" data-thumb-url=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-52026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__viewport-caption\">Business management students visit a local business to learn from the co-owner.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-item\" data-gallery-item=\"9\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students (left) watches as another student (right) pulls sliver out of a machine in a lab at the Wilson College of Textiles.\" data-id=\"52008\" data-thumb-url=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-52008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__viewport-caption\">Textile engineering students see raw cotton transform to sliver, and eventually yarn, in our labs.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-item\" data-gallery-item=\"10\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140313\/IMG_1791-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"65232\" data-thumb-url=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140313\/IMG_1791-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-65232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140313\/IMG_1791-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140313\/IMG_1791-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140313\/IMG_1791-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, 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class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-thumb\" data-gallery-item=\"8\"><button class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__thumb-btn\" aria-label=\"(Image 8 of 10)\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students (left) sits in a sneaker store and listens to a presentation given by a co-owner (right).\" class=\"wp-image-52026\" data-caption=\"Business management students visit a local business to learn from the co-owner.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100058\/IMG_8397-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/button><\/li><li class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-thumb\" data-gallery-item=\"9\"><button class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__thumb-btn\" aria-label=\"(Image 9 of 10)\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students (left) watches as another student (right) pulls sliver out of a machine in a lab at the Wilson College of Textiles.\" class=\"wp-image-52008\" data-caption=\"Textile engineering students see raw cotton transform to sliver, and eventually yarn, in our labs.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100100\/IMG_8020-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/button><\/li><li class=\"ncst-photo-gallery-thumb\" data-gallery-item=\"10\"><button class=\"ncst-photo-gallery__thumb-btn\" aria-label=\"(Image 10 of 10)\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140313\/IMG_1791-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65232\" data-caption=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140313\/IMG_1791-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140313\/IMG_1791-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140313\/IMG_1791-Enhanced-NR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140313\/IMG_1791-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/button><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sr-only speak-region\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"STEPProjectGroups\">Project Group Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When each student applies to STEP, they&#8217;ll rank their top project interest. Each project group correlates to one of our academic programs, and students will spend part of each day completing a hands-on project in that field of study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are just a few examples of projects that have taken place in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note that the projects listed are subject to change each year, and not all project groups will be available during each camp session. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header \" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-undefined-0\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-undefined-0\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-undefined-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Fashion Design<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container show\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-undefined-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3656-edit-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A student working at a sewing machine.\" class=\"wp-image-21371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3656-edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3656-edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3656-edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3656-edit.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Students learn about the design process to create a mood board and a 3D digital rendering of their design using CLO. They will then create a garment themed around upcycling, zero-waste or kimonos. Finally, students model their designs on the runway during Friday presentations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header \" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-undefined-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-undefined-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-undefined-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Textile Engineering and Technology<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container show\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-undefined-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3539-edit-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A student watching an experiment with a fire in a fume hood.\" class=\"wp-image-21375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3539-edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3539-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3539-edit-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3539-edit.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biomedical Textiles:<\/strong> Students have the opportunity to collect bacteria samples from various surfaces, grow them and apply them to different fabrics to test an antimicrobial finish\u2019s ability to reduce bacteria on different textile surfaces. The information learned can have an impact on textile products used in everyday life as well as hospitals, military personnel and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Protective Textiles:<\/strong> Students in this group learn about those textiles created to keep us safe. The participants will have the opportunity to perform experiments on a variety of fabric to test their fire and water resistance and visit a local fire department to learn why it\u2019s important. The participants also perform trials on a variety of face mask types to asses their efficacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Smart Textiles:<\/strong> Students explore the properties of various fibers and textile production methods. They are then tasked with creating a smart textile (a textile that responds to external stimuli). Students create a woven textile design with light-up capabilities. They also construct a McKibben Actuator model, a manmade muscle used in artificial limbs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header \" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-undefined-2\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-undefined-2\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-undefined-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Business Management<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container show\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-undefined-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3292-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A student writing notes near a game.\" class=\"wp-image-21376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3292-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3292-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3292-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101711\/IMG_3292.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing: <\/strong>Students work in groups to develop a marketing plan and analysis for an apparel company or brand that is not a part of the current target market. Students then develop a new sub-brand or brand in order to successfully target that market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Business Simulation: <\/strong>In teams, students participate in a business simulation that takes them through the start-up and growth of a textile manufacturing business, addressing the relevant decisions for business management. Students learn business strategies, financial planning, business sustainability, and they learn the differences between manufacturing and retail.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header \" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-undefined-3\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-undefined-3\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-undefined-3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Textile Design<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container show\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-undefined-3\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101710\/Copy-of-9K0A4824-edit-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A student looking through a stack of digitally printed fabric samples.\" class=\"wp-image-21377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101710\/Copy-of-9K0A4824-edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101710\/Copy-of-9K0A4824-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101710\/Copy-of-9K0A4824-edit-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101710\/Copy-of-9K0A4824-edit.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Students create their own motifs using hand and digital methods, and then develop innovative repeat patterns for textiles. Emphasis has been placed on students learning CAD design skills, color theory and design principles for printed textile design. In the end, students had the opportunity to have their design digitally printed on cotton fabric, and many have expressed plans to use their design(s) to create things such as tote bags, pencil pouches, pillows, and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header \" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-undefined-4\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-undefined-4\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-undefined-4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Polymer Chemistry<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container show\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-undefined-4\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140208\/IMG_1656-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140208\/IMG_1656-Enhanced-NR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140208\/IMG_1656-Enhanced-NR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140208\/IMG_1656-Enhanced-NR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240802140208\/IMG_1656-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Students identify what a polymer is, how synthetic polymers are made, and where we find polymers in our everyday lives. They explore the polymerization model and create their own model of the molecular structure of polyethylene. Lastly, they learn the history and use of nylon and have the opportunity to make and dye their own nylon rope.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"STEPDates\">When and Where?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will choose one of the five weeks to attend STEP. Please note that only select students are eligible to attend Week 5 (Textile Pioneer Week). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Week 1: June 8-13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 2: June 15-20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 3: June 22-27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 4: July 6-11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Textile Pioneer Week: July 13-18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100102\/IMG_7932-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100102\/IMG_7932-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100102\/IMG_7932-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100102\/IMG_7932-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108100102\/IMG_7932.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Textile engineering and technology students see a sample they&#8217;ve just finished machine knitting in the Wilson College lab. It&#8217;s part of a larger e-textile project they worked on throughout the week.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"STEPCost\">Cost and Financial Aid <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The STEP 2025 program cost is $450. This payment covers lodging, transportation, materials, lunches and dinners during the camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partial and full scholarships are available for those with demonstrated financial need. A financial aid application is included within the STEP application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"STEPFAQS\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-13\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-13\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-13\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-13\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Where will I live during the program?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-13\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-13\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>STEP students will live in one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/housing.dasa.ncsu.edu\/residential-communities\/on-campus-housing\/\">residence halls<\/a> on main campus. Roommates are randomly assigned, unless we receive a specific roommate request, in which case we will do our best to accommodate the request. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-5\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-5\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Do I need to pay anything in addition to the fee\/deposit?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-5\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The cost of the program covers lodging, transportation, materials, lunches and dinners during the camp. Please note: NC&#160;State is a cashless university, so students will need to bring a debit or credit card if they are interested in getting ice cream, snacks, coffee or items from the NC&#160;State bookstore.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\" id=\"pioneer\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-11\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-11\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-11\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-11\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What is Week 5: Summer Textile Exploration Pioneer Program?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-11\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-11\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Textile Exploration Pioneer Program (STEPP)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The fifth week of STEP is called the Summer Textile Exploration Pioneer Program (STEPP) and focuses on students from non-metropolitan areas of North Carolina.  This program provides resources specifically geared towards students from these regions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personalized support to maximize success in the college and scholarship application process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips for writing college and scholarship application essays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional opportunities for parent\/guardian engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial literacy education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for  STEPP (July 16-21), a student must be from a non-metropolitan county in North Carolina. The UNC System Strategic Plan says that a non-metropolitan county is any county that the NC&#160;State Department of Commerce has included in its Tier 1 or Tier 2 lists. At this time, the university is utilizing the 2016 Tier designations map. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out if you qualify, see the map below (click to enlarge) or <a href=\"https:\/\/edpnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/County-Tier-Map.pdf\">see a list of county designations<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101859\/2016-nc-county-tier-designations-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2016 North Carolina County Tier Designations\" class=\"wp-image-19618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101859\/2016-nc-county-tier-designations-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101859\/2016-nc-county-tier-designations-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101859\/2016-nc-county-tier-designations-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101859\/2016-nc-county-tier-designations.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"STEP-Application-Info\">Application Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/YouthApplication?youthProgramID=TEX-2025%20Summer%20Textile%20Exploration\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/YouthApplication?youthProgramID=TEX-2025%20Summer%20Textile%20Exploration\"><span class=\"text\">Apply<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-30\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-30\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-30\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-30\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Do the students need to be current juniors\/rising seniors to apply and attend the camp?<br><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-30\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-30\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Yes, you must be a current high school junior to be eligible for STEP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-33\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-33\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-33\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-33\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What if I&#8217;m enrolled in an early college high school? <\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-33\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-33\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Our rule of thumb is that STEP attendees must be planning to apply to a four year university in the fall.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-34\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-34\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-34\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-34\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What factors does the Wilson College of Textiles consider for admission into STEP? <\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-34\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-34\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>We are looking for students who are on-track (should they continue their current level of academic achievement) to be <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ncsu.edu\/apply\/first-year\/application-review\/#academic-achievement\">strong candidates for admission to NC&#160;State<\/a> the following year. We look at grades, course selection, extra-curricular activities, leadership roles, unique life experiences and writing abilities. We are also looking for thorough and thoughtful application answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that a STEP admission decision is not a direct indicator of a future NC&#160;State admission decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-36\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-36\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-36\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-36\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What do I need to apply to STEP?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-36\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-36\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The application requires you to upload your unofficial transcript as one complete document. Pictures of your transcript and progress reports will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-37\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-37\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-37\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-37\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What types of transcripts do you accept? <\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-37\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-37\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>We accept homeschool, narrative transcripts and other transcripts with nontraditional means of course evaluation. We do ask that your transcript is comprehensive, including your classes and evaluations (grades) through the current enrollment term. Your transcript should also confirm your standing as a high school junior (rising senior). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not accept screenshots from PowerSchool or the equivalent. We also do not accept progress reports.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-35\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-35\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-35\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-35\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">When will I know if I have been admitted into STEP?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-35\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-35\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>All applications will be reviewed following the deadline and applicants will be notified of their status at the beginning of May by the email address on their application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-44\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-44\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2-44\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-44\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Why can&#8217;t I select Week 5 as the first choice on my application?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2-44\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-44\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-2\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Week 5 is the Summer Textile Exploration Pioneer Program (STEPP) and is only an option for students from pre-selected, non-metropolitan areas of North Carolina.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"STEPCONTACT\">Contact Us <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions? We&#8217;d love to hear from you! Email <a href=\"mailto:tex-summer-programs@ncsu.edu\">tex-summer-programs@ncsu.edu<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:919.515.6640\">919.515.6640<\/a> during normal business hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">Other k-12 programs<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/k-12\/textec-camp\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/k-12\/textec-camp\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-53165\" \n            alt=\"Three students in lab coats move a white mixture from one container to another. All three wear safety glasses.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095944\/IMG_8717.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 66% 21%\"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095944\/IMG_8717.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095944\/IMG_8717-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095944\/IMG_8717-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108095944\/IMG_8717-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">TexTEC Camp<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">This two-day workshop is designed for high school students interested in technology, engineering or chemistry (TEC). They&#8217;ll engage in hands-on labs and learn about degree programs and scholarships at the Wilson College of Textiles.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Learn More + <span class=nowrap>Apply&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/k-12\/texplore\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/academics\/k-12\/texplore\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-20774\" \n            alt=\"High school students working in a chemistry lab.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101758\/IMG_4557-edit-feature-small.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101758\/IMG_4557-edit-feature-small.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101758\/IMG_4557-edit-feature-small-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101758\/IMG_4557-edit-feature-small-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101758\/IMG_4557-edit-feature-small-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">TEXplore<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">TEXplore is a summer enrichment and Saturday academy program for underrepresented middle school students from Gaston County. 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