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Calling all blind students, parents of blind children, and teachers
working with blind students!<br><br>
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During the 2015-2016 school year, the
<a href="http://www.nfb.org">National Federation of the Blind</a> will
facilitate three science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
programs across the country as a part of its
<a href="http://www.blindscience.org/ncbys-nsfgrant">National Center for
Blind Youth in Science</a>!
<a href="http://www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u">NFB STEM2U</a> 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!<br><br>
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Program Dates:<br>
· NFB STEM2U Phoenix (AZ); November
5-7, 2015<br>
· NFB STEM2U San Francisco (CA);
March 3-5, 2016<br>
· NFB STEM2U Minneapolis (MN); May
19-21, 2016<br>
· NFB STEM2U Leadership Academy;
October 2-4, 2015 (a special event for high school students)<br><br>
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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.
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LEARN MORE AND APPLY:
<a href="http://www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u">
www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u</a><br><br>
Application periods will close in late summer; don’t miss your
opportunity to apply!<br><br>
If you have questions, please contact Natalie Shaheen by email at
<a href="mailto:STEM@nfb.org">STEM@nfb.org</a>.<br><br>
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science
Foundation under Grant No. 1322855.<br><br>
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