200 blind high school students have just converged on the campus of the University of Maryland to spend a wild week learning about science, technology, engineering, and math. With more than 70 adult blind mentors, they will build greenhouses, dissect sharks, learn CSI techniques, and even drive cars. You can follow along through the week and learn breaking news from the NFB Youth Slam by going to www.twitter.com/NFBYouthSlam or follow “NFBYouthSlam” if you already have a Twitter account,. Two hundred blind and low vision students from all across the country will attend this five-day adventure that will engage, inspire, and encourage the next generation of blind youth to consider careers falsely believed to be impossible for the blind. Have you ever wanted to build and launch a rocket? Are you interested in learning about forensics? Or do you have an interest in journalism? The possibilities are plentiful at the NFB Youth Slam! While staying at the University of Maryland, College Park, students will be mentored by blind role models during fun and challenging activities designed to build confidence and increase science literacy. Participants Students and mentors dance during the closing party of the 2007 will also have the opportunity to attend workshops on topics such as leadership, career preparation, and blindness. In addition, students will have time for fun and mingling during social activities, such as extreme sports, recreation night, and a talent show.