NCSSM Math Instructor Maria Hernandez wins national teaching award
The National Science Foundation awards NCSSM Math Instructor Maria Hernandez a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for making math engaging for students.

Elyse Ribbons '99 helps bridge cultural gap with humor
Ribbons has established herself as a playwright, actor, radio host, newspaper columnist and theater producer since moving to Beijing in 2003.

Class of 1998 alumnus credits many after receiving doctorate degree
Jerrod Henderson '98 says growing up in public housing was like being raised by a village.

Natalie Beyer '86 still in the running for Durham County School board
On June 22, Natalie Beyer '86 will run off against incumbent opponent Steve Martin for a seat on the Durham County School Board.

NCSSM named NEWSWEEK "Public Elite" for 13th-straight year
NCSSM among 20 other high schools nationwide to make "elite" list.

NCSSM needs your help to fight budget cuts
Important NCSSM budget update and call to action from Chancellor Boarman

NCSSM team wins National Science Bowl
A team of five students from NCSSM won the National Science Bowl last month in Washington, D.C., finishing an undefeated season by beating out 68 other high schools across the country along with its two closest competitors from California in the championship round. In attendance was First Lady Michelle Obama who asked competition questions and helped present the awards.

Unis take state 1A Track and Field title
NCSSM claims title by slimest margin in the history of the meet.

Alumni Chapters coming to a city near you
Alumni Board is working to bring together local NCSSM alumni in cities across the country.

Class of '07 alumnus starts business while still making grades
Joe Davy '07, a junior at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, expects his application company to bring in $500,000 in revenue its first year.

NCSSM takes aim at setting food drive world record
Guinness gives go ahead for NCSSM to try and break food-drive record of 509,147 pounds of non-perishable food collected within 24 hours.

NCSSM senior sets sights on running away with the circus
Andrew Hicks '10 gets chance to perform alongside Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clowns.

UNC starts quest for new NCSSM chief
NCSSM Board of Trustees members appointed a 21-person committee on Friday, February 20 to lead the search for the school's next chancellor. At it's first meeting, UNC President Erskine Bowles addressed the committee and encouraged the members to find an experienced adminstrator who will best lead NCSSM into the next decade.

Jud Bowman '99 keeps company on a roll
PocketGear swallows rival company, making it the world's third largest mobile apps provider.

Two new members join Alumni Board
The NCSSM Alumni Board is pleased to welcome new members Stephanie Thompson ’99 and Jennifer Batchelor ’06.

19th annual American Indian Powwow a hit
Despite the cold and snow, more than 500 people came out to NCSSM's 19th annual American Indian Powwow and Dreammakers program. 

NCSSM students named finalists in innovation contest
Four teams to head to NASA's Ames Research Center to compete in 2010 Conrad Foundation Spirit of Innovation Awards

NCSSM instructor brings Chinese language to students across North Carolina
Foreign language instructor Caryn Louie builds robust Chinese program at NCSSM and beyond

NCSSM senior takes fourth place at prestigious Siemens Competition
Lanair Lett '10 receives $30,000 for placing in the top five in the national Siemens Competition

Class of '07 alumnus helps advance stem cell research
Justin Buie '07 and fellow researchers at North Carolina State University have identified a gene that tells embryonic stem cells in the brain when to stop producing nerve cells called neurons.

Alumni welcome to nominate NCSSM faculty for teaching awards
Each year, NCSSM takes the time to nominate exceptional faculty for a variety of teaching awards. Alumni are welcome to nominate faculty for one of these awards.

NCSSM senior wins regional finals in Siemens Competition
Lanair Lett '10 goes on to compete for $100,000 grand prize in national competition

Class of '09 alumnus named UNC student parliamentarian
Kevin Kimball '09 hopeful to affect positive change for UNC student body, according to Daily Tar Heel.

Class of '04 alumnus says farewell to "Biggest Loser"
Class of 04 alumnus competed on NBC's hit show 'The Biggest Loser' in hopes of losing the most weight and having a shot at winning $250,000.

NCSSM forms exciting collaboration with TechShop Durham
NCSSM has forged an exciting collaboration with TechShop Durham, a membership-based do-it-yourself workshop, to allow students hands-on access to the tools and techniques available to real-world engineers. Members of the NCSSM Robotics Team will be among the students who benefit, as will any students doing research in the sciences.

Alumni Weekend 2010
Date: October 15, 2010 to October 17, 2010

TGIF Alumni Socials
Date: July 23, 2010 8:00 PM
All alumni are invited to attend TGIF Alumni Socials every fourth Friday at Tyler's Restaurant and Taproom in Durham.