[Mdpobc] FW: [Nfbnet-master-list] NFB Project Innovation

[Trudy Pickrel]

FYI   Dead line for NFB Project Innovation

Trudy L. Pickrel
President MD Parents of Blind Children
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Kenneth Jernigan
 
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 Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:25:39 -0500
To: nfbnet-master-list at nfbnet.org
From: dandrews at visi.com
Subject: [Nfbnet-master-list] NFB Project Innovation






This is your LAST CHANCE to apply for this exciting
new program!   APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 1ST

 


This pioneer program will focus on fostering a sense of innovation and
autonomy in young students by allowing them to determine their course of
study during the week of the program. Students will ultimately focus on
one investigation which they will showcase at the Innovators Expo.
However, multiple branches of science will be explored throughout the
program through extension activities.

 

A unique component of NFB Project Innovation is how it will serve two age
groups simultaneously. The first of these two groups will be comprised of
students in grades 3-6 (ages 7-11).  This group, called Junior
Innovators, will stay at the NFBJI for three days, July 25-29.** Twenty
blind students will be accepted into this group. 

 

The high school students, called Senior Innovators, will serve as junior
advisors. Students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) are eligible to apply to
be a Senior Innovator.  They will not only participate in this
science program but will model blindness skills, scientific investigation
skills, and techniques to their younger counterparts. The Senior
Innovators will stay at the NFBJI for four days, July 24-29,
2012.**  Ten blind students will be accepted into this group.

 

There will be a $250 fee for each Junior Innovator/Chaperone pair and a
$250 fee for each Senior Innovator attending. Other expenses, such as the
cost of travel, room, board, and program materials, will be covered by
the NFB Jernigan Institute for all students and student/chaperone
pairs.

 

 

Apply now at

http://www.nfb.org/projectinnovation.  More information is
available at
www.blindscience.org.
Applications are due by April 1, 2012. For more information, please
contact Abby Bispo at 410-659-9314, extension 2312 or by email at
abispo at nfb.org

 

*Exact program dates differ based on grade level

**Date range reflects travel time.

 


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