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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is a note from Natalie Shaheen regarding an exciting opportunity for students in third through sixth grade! Please spread the word, and apply if you have a student in your life in that age group!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Melissa<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Attention blind and low vision 3rd-6th grade students and their parents:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Have you heard that this coming school year the National Federation of the Blind is facilitating exciting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs across the country! In addition to acquiring new and exciting STEM knowledge, you will also get to meet blind and low vision students from across the country at NFB STEM2U!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Each student will attend NFB STEM2U with a parent or chaperone. While the students are off learning about STEM, parents will attend workshops specifically designed to provide them with the information that they need to help their children be successful in school and the community. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>**The application deadline for elementary school students is July 31, 2014.** Don’t miss your opportunity to capitalize on this great experience!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>LEARN MORE <<a href="http://www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u">http://www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u</a>> and APPLY <<a href="https://nfb.org/stem2u-student-application">https://nfb.org/stem2u-student-application</a>> before July 31, 2014!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Program Dates:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>· NFB STEM2U Baltimore (MD); November 6-8, 2014 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>· NFB STEM2U Boston (MA); March 12-15, 2015 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>· NFB STEM2U Columbus (OH); May 14-16, 2015<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Do you live in a state other than Maryland, Massachusetts, or Ohio? No problem! You can apply to attend the programs as long as you live in the United States!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you have questions, please contact Natalie Shaheen by email at <a href="mailto:STEM@nfb.org">STEM@nfb.org</a> or by phone at (410) 659-9314, extension 2312.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Grant No. 1322855.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>