What should I bring for my stay?

These items are provided:

• 1 blanket

• 1 pillow

• 2 full size flat sheets

• 1 towel

• 1 washcloth

• 1 small shampoo 

• 1 small conditioner 

• 1 soap

Required lab attire:

We will be working in the Genetics Lab each day. When you are in the Genetics Lab, you are required to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes for safety reasons. It is very cold in the lab, and very hot outside, so you may wish to wear shorts, and bring extra pants to put on when you arrive from the dorm to the lab each morning.

These are other items you might want to bring:

• An extra blanket - The dorms can get cold!

• Shower shoes

• Shower caddy

• Personal hygiene products

• Toothpaste 

• Tooth brush 

• Face wash

• Hair brush, hair ties

• Device/Tablet/Laptop - This is NOT required and we will have devices for you to use.

• Charging cables

• Umbrella

• Rain Jacket

What is CRECER?

CRECER (Cultivating Research Experiences with Community-Engaged Roots) is a program that brings Latine students from Lee and Chatham counties to spend a week at NC State, staying in the dorms, learning lab skills, participating in real research with NC State science faculty, and interacting with NC State students. We will practice our academic Spanish together, as we learn how to talk about our research in both English and Spanish (no existing Spanish fluency required!). 

How much does the program cost?

This program is free -- there is no charge for staying in the dorms, and all food is provided. Additionally, you'll receive a $500 stipend for your participation. There will be opportunities throughout the school year to continue working on your research and gaining skills and experience that will help you in your college applications through participation in a CRECER 4-H Community Club back at home -- and you'll get a stipend for school year participation, too.

What are the key dates?

Confirmation of your intent to participate is requested by Friday June 30. Please complete this form by this date to secure your spot. The residential (overnight) research experience at NC State will run from Sunday, July 9, through Saturday, July 15. 

What other groups do you work with?

We work closely with the NC State University Science House and local 4-H partners in Lee and Chatham County. 

Who can I contact for more information?

If you have any additional questions, please reach out by email to Claire Gordy (clgordy@ncsu.edu) or Melissa Ramirez (mvramire@ncsu.edu).