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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello families!!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland would like you to save the date for May 4, 2024 for our STEM 2 U Program. The NFB of Maryland will offer an NFB STEM2U program on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the National Federation of the Blind (200 E Wells Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will become astronomers through the study of astrophysics and engineering. Join us to build models of the James Webb Space Telescope, learn about the Earth’s atmosphere, discover why the Webb was sent to space, and explore how it studies space. STEM can be accessible; let us show you how! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind works to improve opportunities for blind students in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). NFB STEM2U, brings nonvisual accessible STEM lessons and activities to blind youth. Students of varying ages will learn fundamental nonvisual tools and techniques they can use to pursue further education and careers in STEM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Parents will have the opportunity to participate in apparent workshop while their children are learning to be scientists. This work shop will be led by our Maryland organization of Parents of Blind Children. The work shop will cover a variety of topics that will help parents support their children succeed in STEM related fields. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To register for STEM 2 U please visit the link below: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>https://nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-stem2u<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information about the student track, please contact Erin Zobell.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Phone: 760-382-9466</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:black'><br><span style='background:white'>Email: </span></span><a href="mailto:erin.zobell@gmail.com%20%C2%A0"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#005AA3;background:white;text-decoration:none'>erin.zobell@gmail.com </span></a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information about the parent track, please contact Garret Mooney. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 480-433-8003<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:James.garret.mooney@gmail.com">James.garret.mooney@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Garret <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>James G. Mooney, Esq<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>President, Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>(480) 433-8003 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>