[Nfbofnc] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] 2011 NFB Youth Slam Applications are Now Available

[Tim Jones]

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From: Hartle, Mary Jo <mhartle at nfb.org>
Date: Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] 2011 NFB Youth Slam Applications are Now
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 *2011 NFB Youth Slam: A STEM Leadership Academy for Blind High School
Students

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 We are pleased to announce the third biennial NFB Youth Slam.  Whether or
not science or technology is “your thing,” there’s sure to be something for
everyone.  Learn the science behind building apps for your iPod, use
cutting-edge equipment and technology to determine chemical reactions in
chemistry labs, build robots, or learn how to use nonvisual techniques to
perform a real dissection.  We guarantee this summer program will be like no
other you've ever been to before!



One hundred and fifty blind and low vision students from all across the
country will be selected to attend this five-day adventure, to be held in
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"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Baltimore, Maryland, that
will engage, inspire, and encourage the next generation of blind youth to
consider careers falsely believed to be impossible for the blind.



While staying on a college campus, students will be mentored by blind role
models during fun and challenging activities designed to build confidence
and increase science literacy.  Participants will also have the opportunity
to attend workshops on topics such as leadership, career preparation, and
blindness.  In addition, students and mentors will take part in a variety of
social events throughout the week.  Come to the NFB Youth Slam and meet
other blind and low vision students from all over the United States!



Interested students who will be age fourteen at the time of the program, and
are starting high school (ninth grade) in the fall of 2011 or are currently
in high school (including those graduating in the spring of 2011) should
complete an application online. Students need not have a strong interest in
science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in order to participate,
enjoy, and benefit from this extraordinary experience.



If you are interested in attending the NFB Youth Slam, either as a student
participant, or as an adult volunteer, visit www.blindscience.org to
complete an online application.  Applications are due by March 1, 2011.



If you have any questions about the NFB Youth Slam, please visit the Web
site or contact Mary Jo Hartle, Director of Education, NFB Jernigan
Institute,

(410) 659-9314, extension 2407, or e-mail YouthSlam at nfb.org.



Join us as we continue to make history at what promises to be the best NFB
Youth slam yet!



*Mary Jo T. Hartle

*

Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC

Director of Education
Jernigan Institute
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410)659-9314 ext. 2407
Email: mhartle at nfb.org
Fax: (410) 659-5129
Visit www.nfb.org
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