[NFBNJ] IMPORTANT! URGENT! NFB: Youth Slam! Not too late for Blind High School Students to Apply for the NFB Youth Slam Program

[Brian Mackey]

>From the desk of NFBNJ President Joe Ruffalo.

Received from Anil Lewis, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute.

 

Apply right now <https://nfb.org/youth-slam-student-application> ! NFB Youth
Slam is a weeklong learning opportunity in a wide-variety of science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Students will learn
new skills, make new friends, and have fun while being mentored by STEM
professionals, many of whom are blind, from all over the United States.

 

One hundred blind and low-vision high school students from across the
country will be selected to attend this weeklong adventure at Towson
University in Maryland from July 23 to 29, 2017. The NFB Youth Slam will
engage, inspire, and encourage you-the next generation of blind scientists,
engineers, programmers, and mathematicians-to consider STEM careers. While
some falsely believe these careers are not for blind students, the NFB is
here to help you live the life you want. Your hopes and dreams define your
future; blindness does not.

 

While staying on campus at Towson University, students will be mentored by
positive blind role models. The range of fun and challenging activities will
raise your expectations, build confidence, and increase your science
literacy. Build your NFB Youth Slam schedule from a selection of twenty STEM
disciplines including fields such as: robotics, biology, engineering,
neuroscience, chemistry, and even video game design! The possibilities are
endless.

 

Students who are currently in grades 9-12 in the United States are invited
to apply online via https://nfb.org/youth-slam-student-application.   

For more information about the NFB Youth Slam program visit:
http://blindscience.org/nfb-youth-slam. If you have additional questions,
contact us at (410) 659-9314, extension 2418, or email STEM at nfb.org
<mailto:STEM at nfb.org> . 

 

Join us as we continue to raise expectations and make history at what
promises to be the best NFB Youth Slam yet!

 

 

Forwarded by:

 

Brian A. Mackey

 

Brian A. Mackey

Owner, Mackey Enterprises, LLC

Treasurer & Webmaster, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

Member, National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Blind Users Innovating &
Leading Design (BUILD) Team

609-953-6988

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