[Lpobc] FW: NCBYS: Expanding Accessible STEM Learning Opportunities to Blind Students, Parents, and Teachers

[Eric Guillory]

Please see below for an important message from Natalie Shaheen, Director of Education with the NFB's Jernigan Institute.

Calling all blind students, parents of blind children, and teachers working with blind students!



During the 2015-2016 school year, the National Federation of the Blind<http://www.nfb.org> will facilitate three science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs across the country as a part of its National Center for Blind Youth in Science<http://www.blindscience.org/ncbys-nsfgrant>! NFB STEM2U<http://www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u> will provide exciting accessible STEM learning opportunities for blind students in grades 3-6 and grades 9-12. Parents and teachers will also have the opportunity to join in the fun and learning!



Program Dates:
*       NFB STEM2U Phoenix (AZ); November 5-7, 2015
*       NFB STEM2U San Francisco (CA); March 3-5, 2016
*       NFB STEM2U Minneapolis (MN); May 19-21, 2016
*       NFB STEM2U Leadership Academy; October 2-4, 2015 (a special event for high school students)



Blind and low-vision students (and their parents and teachers) who are looking for more opportunities to learn about STEM and to have fun with their peers from across the country should apply to attend NFB STEM2U.

LEARN MORE AND APPLY: www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u<http://www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u>

Application periods will close in late summer; don't miss your opportunity to apply!

If you have questions, please contact Natalie Shaheen by email at STEM at nfb.org<mailto:STEM at nfb.org>.



This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1322855.


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