The 2017 National Youth Science Camp competition is open to Alaska students who will graduate by June 30, 2017. The camp is a free residential science education program. Scientists present lectures and hands-on science seminars, and interact informally with students. Also included are a visit to Washington, D.C. and overnight excursions into the Monongahela National Forest. See www.nysc.org. Submit application materials at http://apply.nysc.org. The application window closes on March 1. For more information in Alaska, contact Bjørn Wolter at bjorn.wolter@alaska.gov.