[Nfbc-info] [Nfb-science] FW: Invitation for Students with Disabilities to San Diego Science & Technology Luncheon

[John Miller]

Hello,
If you know of a blind middle school or high school student living in 
the Southern California area,
please share this information with them about the upcoming Feb 20 
AAAS event in San Diego.
Blind scientists would also be welcome at the event. Please RSVP.
very best,
John Miller


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From: Winnie Rodriguez [mailto:wrodrigu at aaas.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:56 PM
To: John Miller
Subject: Invitation for Students with Disabilities to San Diego 
Science & Technology Luncheon

Dear John,

I am writing to inform you of a free event next Saturday, Feb 20, at 
the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina for middle and high school 
students with disabilities. We, at AAAS, recognize the importance of 
providing role models to students with disabilities and conveying to 
them that a career in science is possible for ALL students. I hope 
you can assist me in disseminating this invitation to the NFB 
community in San Diego. One of our speakers is a San Francisco-based 
computer scientist who is blind.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the 
world's largest scientific society, is holding its annual meeting in 
San Diego next month. Every year we invite students in the 
metropolitan area to meet professionals with disabilities who are 
working in science, technology, engineering, and math. Below are the 
brief details of the event.

What: AAAS Luncheon for Scientists and Students with Disabilities
When: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Seaview Room, San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina
Why: Provide middle and high school students with disabilities 
(apparent and non-apparent) the opportunity to hear about the 
educational and life experiences of people with disabilities working 
in the sciences, engineering, technology, and mathematics

This is a free event. Anyone interested in attending this luncheon 
should RSVP via email or phone 
(wrodrigu at aaas.org<mailto:wrodrigu at aaas.org> or 202-326-6630) by 
Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

Sincerely,
Winnie Rodriguez
Project on Science, Technology and Disability
American Association for the Advancement of Science
www.aaas.org<http://www.aaas.org>


Winnie Rodriguez
Project on Science, Technology and Disability
American Association for the Advancement of Science
1200 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005
202.326.6630 phone
202.371.9849 fax
wrodrigu at aaas.org