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Tue, Sep 22
|Mary Townes Science Building
Annual Laboratory Coat Drive
Are you a current NCCU STEM student needing a laboratory coat for your courses? Look no further; we have you covered.
Time & Location
Sep 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Mary Townes Science Building, 1900 Concord St, Durham, NC 27707, USA
About the Event
Our annual Laboratory Coat Drive is an opportunity for students enrolled in STEM disciplines to receive essential lab gear—including a laboratory coat, goggles, gloves, and more—at no cost!
We understand that pursuing a STEM education comes with many expenses, and lab equipment is often an overlooked expense. Many general and major-specific courses require students to purchase their own lab coats and safety gear, with costs ranging from $25 for a basic lab coat to over $200 for specialized protective gear.
These additional costs can be overwhelming for students juggling tuition, books, and living expenses.
We believe no student should have to choose between essentials and education. Through this initiative, we aim to relieve that financial strain so students can focus on learning, experimenting, and making life-changing discoveries—without the added stress of extra costs.
Through this yearly initiative we have impacted 40 students at North Carolina Central University majoring in STEM.…