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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>This is your LAST CHANCE
to apply for this exciting new program! APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL
1<sup>ST<br>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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.<br>
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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. <br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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Apply now at <a href="http://www.nfb.org/projectinnovation">http://www.nfb.org/projectinnovation</a>.
More information is available at <a href="http://www.blindscience.org">www.blindscience.org</a>.
Applications are due by April 1, 2012. For more information, please contact
Abby Bispo at 410-659-9314, extension 2312 or by email at <a
href="mailto:abispo@nfb.org">abispo@nfb.org</a><br>
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*Exact program dates differ based on grade level<br>
**Date range reflects travel time.<br>
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