[nfbmi-talk] Fw: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Great opportunity to connect with your students: NFB Project Innovation

[Larry Posont]

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From: "Riccobono, Mark" <MRiccobono at nfb.org>
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Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:12 PM
Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Great opportunity to connect with your students: NFB Project Innovation


Colelagues,

I wanted to make sure this was in front of you. The deadline is upon us for our summer program in science--this year called Project 
Innovation. We could use more applicants at all levels so consider encouraging folks from your affiliate to apply.

Mark


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From: nfbnet-master-list-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbnet-master-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 11:26 PM
To: nfbnet-master-list at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbnet-master-list] NFB Project Innovation



This is your LAST CHANCE to apply for this exciting new program!   APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 1ST

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 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.

The high school students, called Senior Innovators, will serve as junior advisors. Students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) are eligible 
to apply to be a Senior Innovator.  They will not only participate in this science program but will model blindness skills, 
scientific investigation skills, and techniques to their younger counterparts. 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.nfb.org/projectinnovation.  More information is available at 
www.blindscience.org<http://www.blindscience.org>. Applications are due by April 1, 2012. For more information, please contact Abby 
Bispo at 410-659-9314, extension 2312 or by email at abispo at nfb.org<mailto:abispo at nfb.org>

*Exact program dates differ based on grade level
**Date range reflects travel time.

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