[Nfb-dc] [Nfbnet-members-list] NFB Project Innovation

[NFB-DC Affiliate]

On 3/1/12, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>In 2012, the National Center for Blind Youth in Science (NCBYS), a
>>program of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute,
>>is introducing an exciting science program for students ages 7-11
>>and 14-18 called NFB Project Innovation.  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 unique 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.  Each student will be required to attend with an adult
>>chaperone. In this age group, students will interact with science
>>professionals, blind mentors, and Senior Innovators. They will have
>>the opportunity to show off their final innovations, which reflect
>>their own personal interests and research, at the Innovators Expo.
>>
>>The high school students, called Senior Innovators, will serve as
>>junior advisors.  They will not only participate in this science
>>program but will model blindness skills, scientific investigation
>>skills, and techniques to their younger counterparts. Senior
>>Innovators will also have the opportunity to exhibit at the
>>Innovators Expo. Students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) are eligible
>>to apply to be a Senior Innovator.  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.blindscience.org/>www.blindscience.org.
>>Applications are due by April 1, 2012. For more information on this
>>exciting new program, 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.
>>
>>
>>Emily Gibbs M.Ed NCLB
>>Education Program Specialist
>>Jernigan Institute
>>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>>200 East Wells Street
>>at Jernigan Place
>>Baltimore, MD 21230
>>Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2407
>>Fax: (410) 659-5129
>>Email: <mailto:EGibbs at nfb.org>EGibbs at nfb.org
>>Web: <http://www.nfb.org/education>www.nfb.org/education
>>
>


-- 
Shawn Callaway, President
National Federation of the Blind
Washington, DC
(202) 352-1511