[nabs-l] FW: Workshop for Blind Students in STEM

[Sean Whalen]

Please read below for a great opportunity from the University of Washington
for blind students interested in STEM careers. Thanks to Curtis Chong, NFB
Computer Science Division President, for sharing this message.

 

Thanks,

 

Sean

 

Empowering Blind Students in Science and Engineering

 

Are you pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM)? Are you interested in meeting other blind people just like you?

 

Apply to take part in the Empowering Blind Students in Science and
Engineering workshop!

 

This amazing opportunity will allow blind and visually impaired students to:

.              Attend presentations on professional development and
accessibility

.              Be mentored by successful blind STEM professionals

.              Network with industry, government, and education leaders

.              And meet blind students pursuing STEM just like you!

 

.              Who: Blind high school and college students pursuing STEM
careers

.              When: Monday and Tuesday, June 2 and 3, 2014

.              Where: Seattle, WA

 

Applicants must be at least 18 years old by the date of the workshop.

 

Selected applicants will receive an expenses-paid trip. See our website for
the application and more details.

 

http://ebsse.cs.washington.edu/

 

this workshop is organized by Professor Richard Ladner at the University of
Washington and sponsored by The Fetzer Institute.

 

Email your questions to the workshop contact, Cynthia Bennett, at
bennec3 at cs.washington.edu