[Nevada-Announce] A Successful STEM Academy Event in Sparks, NV!

[Eileen Edgcomb]

And thanks to John Edgcomb for the supplies

Eileen Edgcomb


On Sun, Aug 25, 2024 at 10:10 PM Mark Tadder via Nevada-Announce <
nevada-announce at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good afternoon fellow NFB Nevada Federationists and friends,
> We are thrilled to share the exciting news that the National Federation of
> the Blind of Nevada held our first-ever STEM2U Academy this past Saturday,
> August 24, 2024, in Sparks, NV! Despite the cold and rainy weather, the
> event was a tremendous success, filled with learning, creativity, and fun.
>
> We had the pleasure of welcoming four blind middle school students from
> Washoe County to our Academy, where they engaged in a series of hands-on
> demonstrations and experiments. The students explored the fascinating world
> of astronomy by launching rockets, creating tactile representations of
> nebulas, and building their own models of the James Webb Telescope. The
> enthusiasm and curiosity displayed by the students were truly inspiring.
>
> A special thanks and heartfelt congratulations go to our STEM
> coordinators, Regina Mitchell and Skye Dunfield, for their outstanding work
> in organizing this event. We also extend our gratitude to Susan Moore for
> making the journey from Southern Nevada to Sparks, ensuring the event's
> success.
>
> We are already looking forward to next year's STEM Academy, where we plan
> to expand the program across the Silver State, providing even more students
> with the opportunity to explore the exciting possibilities of a STEM career.
>
> Lastly, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Northern Nevada
> Center for Independent Living for providing the perfect location for this
> memorable event.
>
> Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this day so special!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Mark Tadder
> President
> National Federation of the Blind of Nevada
>
>
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