[Nfbsatx] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] 2011 NFB Youth Slam

[Jose Martinez]

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From: "Hartle, Mary Jo" <mhartle at nfb.org>
Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:14:03 -0600
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] 2011 NFB Youth Slam
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Don't forget to apply for the third biennial NFB Youth Slam.  There's
sure to be something for everyone.  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, at Towson University July 17-23,2011.



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 at
<http://www.blindscience.org>www.blindscience.org before March 1,
2011.  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. Adult
volunteers are also needed for this program, and Volunteer
applications can also be found at the site.



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
<mailto:YouthSlam at nfb.org>YouthSlam at nfb.org.



Keep up on the latest with the NFB Youth Slam at our blog on
<http://www.blindscience.org>www.blindscience.org or follow
NFBScience on Twitter.





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: <mailto:mhartle at nfb.org>mhartle at nfb.org
Fax: (410) 659-5129
Visit <http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org