Participating Schools

In the 2024-2025 school year, these Northern New York school districts participated in summer camp and the after school program.

Brasher Falls

Carthage

Madrid-Waddington

Massena

Ogdensburg

Potsdam

Salmon River

Teachers

The success of this project relies on the enthusiasm, support, and participation of our teacher partners.

Lisa Beldock
NYS Master Teacher 
Grade 9 Living Environment 
Ogdensburg Free Academy

“The BRAINSTEM program offered at Clarkson University offers high school students the opportunity to learn about the neuroscience of drug addiction.  Many of my students are interested in a STEM career and this program might change and influence their career path. BRAINSTEM allows my high school students to work with college professors introducing complex, real-world problems that stimulate curiosity. The students will use the skills they are learning in their future academic and career pursuits, such as critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork. As a teacher at Ogdensburg Free Academy, and NYS Master teacher, I am honored to be a part of this program.”