Ignite's Learner Program

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Ignite is a free, 8-week hybrid program for Durham-area middle school students in partnership with the Museum of Life and Science. Middle school students will meet, either virtually via Zoom or in person at the Museum of Life and Science (MLS) or Duke, with Duke University undergraduate trainers on Sundays each Spring. Students prototype solutions toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals of Clean Energy, Clean Water, or Good Health. Click here to read more about the Light, Water, and Health Teams.

This program begins with Week 1: our Hybrid Launch Event. Here, students will learn about these goals; how they impact our community in NC; and how they can use human-centered design for engineering to help solve real-world issues. Students and their guardians may choose to attend Week 1 at the Museum, where they can explore the rest of the Muesem after, or virtually. 

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The program ends with Week 8: "Duke Day" a Science Fair-style Conference on Duke University's campus where learners will display their innovations to their families, other students, guests, and a panel of professionals, including Museum and Duke faculty and staff. Students and guests will receive a walking tour of Duke's campus to end the event. 

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The full schedule for our Spring 2024 program is shown below. 

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We have closed our Spring 2024 application. If you are interested in receiving updates on our Spring 2025 offering, please fill out the form below.