 It took vision in 1980 to imagine that an abandoned hospital in Durham, North Carolina would grow into a home for a new and cutting-edge model for education. And few could have imagined that just a few decades later, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics would be a hotbed of innovation replicated by 18 schools around the globe. While a proud part of the Bull City, NCSSM isn't just a hub for Durham or the research triangle. We prove that creativity and innovation isn't tied to a physical place or a specific timeline. Our students can pursue a full diploma on our campus or participate in a range of other programs, like taking a week-long summer course or a semester-long online classes from their home community. We offer interactive video conferencing courses to schools around the state, connecting North Carolina school systems from Morganton to Cape Hatteras. We create, curate, and freely share teaching resources that have reached over 2 million learners. NCSSM fuels a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math across the state. We encourage curious minds to take new and innovative ideas back to their home communities, spurring entrepreneurship and investment unique to North Carolina's economy and culture. Nearly half of NCSSM's more than 8,000 alumni live and work in the state, contributing $500 million to the state economy each year. They have gone on to form companies, file patents, and become leaders in technology, government, medicine, education, and business all over North Carolina. NCSSM creates an interconnected community on and off campus that encourages a diversity of ideas to flourish. It's a proven ground for innovation, inspiring students, and providing the opportunities and resources for them to experiment, take risks, and think big.