<div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: Danielsen, Chris via NFBNet-Members-List <<a href="mailto:nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org">nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org</a>><br>Date: Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 9:34 PM<br>Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind Students from Across the Nation Come to Baltimore for Hands-on Engineering Program<br>To: <<a href="mailto:nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org">nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org</a>><br></div><br><br>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br>
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Blind Students from Across the Nation Come to Baltimore for Hands-on <br>
Engineering Program<br>
National Federation of the Blind Conducts First NFB EQ Program under <br>
New NSF Grant<br>
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Baltimore, Maryland (July 24, 2018): The National Federation of the <br>
Blind (NFB) will welcome thirty blind high school students to its <br>
Baltimore headquarters next week for a summer engineering program <br>
called NFB EQ ("Engineering Quotient"). NFB EQ will be a jam-packed <br>
week of fun and learning. Students will spend each day in activities <br>
designed to strengthen their knowledge of engineering and <br>
problem-solving skills. In the evenings, they will explore the <br>
Baltimore community and participate in a range of interactive <br>
recreational activities that supplement and enhance their learning in <br>
the classroom.<br>
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This is the first of five new NFB EQ programs supported by a <br>
multi-year <br>
<<a href="https://nfb.org/national-federation-blind-receives-grant-national-science-foundation-0" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nfb.org/national-federation-blind-receives-grant-national-science-foundation-0</a>>grant <br>
from the National Science Foundation. In addition to making blind <br>
youth aware of techniques to help them succeed in engineering and <br>
other STEM disciplines, the programs will contribute to important <br>
research on the development of spatial reasoning, the ability to <br>
mentally manipulate and comprehend 2D and 3D objects, in blind <br>
children and youth. Students will learn the basics of tactile <br>
sketching and technical drafting, create multi-view drawings and <br>
diagrams that represent forces and vectors, and develop their <br>
capacity to interpret 3D objects tactilely and represent them in <br>
drawings. They will also learn about architectural design and will <br>
explore the process from their own original sketches through to the <br>
building of their unique structures by the end of the week.<br>
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"For well over a decade now, the National Federation of the Blind has <br>
encouraged blind students to participate in STEM subjects and <br>
developed techniques for helping them to do so," said Mark Riccobono, <br>
President of the National Federation of the Blind. "We are pleased to <br>
once again have the opportunity to welcome blind high school students <br>
to Baltimore for a week of empowerment, learning, and fun, while at <br>
the same time enhancing the understanding of tools and techniques <br>
that will help these students in STEM studies and beyond."<br>
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For more information on NFB EQ, including testimonials from <br>
participants in past programs, please visit <br>
<<a href="https://blindscience.org/nfbeq" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blindscience.org/nfbeq</a>><a href="https://blindscience.org/nfbeq" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blindscience.org/nfbeq</a>. <br>
Members of the media interested in reporting on the program during <br>
the week should contact Chris Danielsen at 410-262-1281 or <br>
<mailto:<a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org" target="_blank">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a>><a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org" target="_blank">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a> to schedule a visit.<br>
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science <br>
Foundation under Grant No. 1712887. Any opinions, findings, and <br>
conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those <br>
of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the <br>
National Science Foundation.<br>
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About the National Federation of the Blind<br>
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in <br>
Baltimore, is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind <br>
Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, <br>
and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. <br>
The NFB defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides <br>
information and support to families with blind children, older <br>
Americans who are losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes <br>
and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into <br>
reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at <br>
<<a href="http://www.nfb.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.nfb.org</a>><a href="http://www.nfb.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">www.nfb.org</a>.<br>
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CONTACT:<br>
Chris Danielsen<br>
Director of Public Relations<br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330<br>
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)<br>
<mailto:<a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org" target="_blank">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a>><a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org" target="_blank">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a><br>
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