[nfbmi-talk] NFB STEM2U is Coming to a City Near You!

[Larry Posont]

National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
7189 Connors Rd.
Munising, MI 49862

June 12, 2014

Dear Michigan Federationists:

     Here is some information you may wish to read.

Sincerely,
Larry Posont
President
 National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
 (906) 387-3546
Email: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
 Web page: www.nfbmi.org

Munising home of the beautiful Pictured Rocks.

> Esteemed Federationists:
> We need your help getting the word out about our upcoming STEM programs,
> which will take place during the 2014-2015 school year. These regional
> programs are open to blind students and their parents as well as teachers
> from around the country. The application deadline for high school students
> interested in attending is fast approaching (June 15). The application
> deadline for elementary school students and their parents as well as
> teachers is July 31. If you can pass the information herein on to students,
> teachers, and parents in your area that would be tremendously helpful. Below
> is the text of the brochure that has been distributed broadly. Also,
> attached, for those who prefer a graphical presentation, is an accessible
> pdf of the print brochure. If you or others have questions, you can reach
> the team at STEM at nfb.org<mailto:STEM at nfb.org> or 410-659-9314, x2312.
> Yours in the Federation,
> Natalie Shaheen
> -------------------------------------
> NFB STEM2U is coming to a city near you during the 2014-2015 school year!
> The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), in partnership with museums and
> science centers, will facilitate three regional science, technology,
> engineering, and math (STEM) programs. NFB STEM2U expands on the exciting
> and innovative work conducted by the NFB in the area of informal STEM
> education through previous National Center for Blind Youth in Science
> programs such as the NFB Youth Slam, NFB Project Innovation, and NFB
> STEM-X.
> Each of the three regional programs will serve twenty blind elementary
> school students (the juniors) and ten blind high school students (the
> apprentices). All students will engage in hands-on inquiry-based STEM
> learning at some of the country's largest museums and science centers.
> Moreover, the students will have the occasion to learn with and from blind
> adult role models about how to succeed in the STEM classroom and in
> every-day-life. Apprentices (the older students) will also have the chance
> to develop and refine their leadership and mentoring skills as they give
> back through their work with the juniors (the younger students) throughout
> the program.
> Blind and low vision students who are looking for more opportunities to
> learn about STEM and to have fun with their peers from across the country
> should apply to attend NFB STEM2U.
> There will be three additional NFB STEM2U programs during the 2015-2016
> school year. If you are unable to attend this year's programs, check back
> for more information about the 2015-2016 programs.
> NFB STEM2U at a glance
>
> *        Participants: 60 blind elementary school-aged students and their
> parents, 30 blind high school-aged students, and 10 teachers
>
> *        Programs: *NFB STEM2U Baltimore, MD, 11/6/14-11/9/14; NFB STEM2U
> Boston, MA, 3/12/15-3/15/15; NFB STEM2U Columbus, OH, 5/14/15-5/16/15; and
> **NFB STEM2U Leadership Academy 9/5/14-9/7/14
>
> *        Registration fee: $0
>
> *        Learn more and Apply online
> www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u<http://www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u>
>
> *        Application deadline: Juniors July 31, 2014, Apprentices June 15,
> 2014, Teachers July 31, 2014
> *NFB STEM2U Baltimore will provide a cohort of ten teachers with hands-on
> professional development in STEM accessibility, technology, Braille, and how
> to foster a blind student's development of a positive conception of
> blindness and him/herself.
> **A weekend retreat held at the NFB Jernigan Institute in Baltimore,
> Maryland, for the apprentices. At this retreat, high school students will
> learn how to be positive role models and leaders for the younger students
> who will attend their regional NFB STEM2U program later in the year.
> Contact:
> Natalie Shaheen
> Director of Education, Jernigan Institute
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
> STEM at nfb.org<mailto:STEM at nfb.org>
> This material is based upon work supported by the National Science
> Foundation under Grant No. 1322855.
>
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