[Nfbsatx] Fwd: Registration for the 2011 NFB Youth Slam is Now Open

[Jose Martinez]

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From: "Slaughter, Emily" <eslaughter at nfb.org>
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:02:13 -0500
Subject: Registration for the 2011 NFB Youth Slam is Now Open
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2011 NFB Youth Slam: A STEM Leadership Academy for Blind High School
Students





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 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 <http://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!