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

[NFB-DC Affiliate]

On 3/2/12, NFB-DC Affiliate <capitol.matters at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>


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