[Njabs-talk] NFB Project Innovation
EVELYN E. VALDEZ
tweetybaby19 at comcast.net
Fri Mar 2 16:18:57 UTC 2012
If there are any high school students interested, please let me know.
Thanks,
Ms. Evelyn Valdez
In 2012, the National Center
for Blind Youth in Science (NCBYS), a program of the National Federation of
the Blind Jernigan Institute, is introducing an exciting science program for
students ages 7-11 and 14-18 called NFB Project Innovation. This pioneer
program will focus on fostering a sense of innovation and autonomy in young
students by allowing them to determine their course of study during the week
of the program. Students will ultimately focus on one investigation which they
will showcase at the Innovators Expo. However, multiple branches of science
will be explored throughout the program through extension
activities.
A unique component of NFB Project Innovation is how
it will serve two unique age groups simultaneously. The first of these two
groups will be comprised of students in grades 3-6 (ages 7-11). This
group, called Junior Innovators, will stay at the NFBJI for three days, July
25-29.** Twenty blind students will be accepted into this group.
Each student will be required to attend with an adult chaperone. In this age
group, students will interact with science professionals, blind mentors, and
Senior Innovators. They will have the opportunity to show off their final
innovations, which reflect their own personal interests and research, at the
Innovators Expo.
The high school students, called Senior
Innovators, will serve as junior advisors. They will not only
participate in this science program but will model blindness skills,
scientific investigation skills, and techniques to their younger counterparts.
Senior Innovators will also have the opportunity to exhibit at the Innovators
Expo. Students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) are eligible to apply to be a
Senior Innovator. The Senior Innovators will stay at the NFBJI for four
days, July 24-29, 2012.** Ten blind students will be accepted into this
group.
There will be a $250 fee for each Junior
Innovator/Chaperone pair and a $250 fee for each Senior Innovator attending.
Other expenses, such as the cost of travel, room, board, and program
materials, will be covered by the NFB Jernigan Institute for all students and
student/chaperone pairs.
Apply now at www.blindscience.org. Applications are
due by April 1, 2012. For more information on this exciting new program,
please contact Abby Bispo at 410-659-9314, extension 2312 or by email at
abispo at nfb.org
*Exact program dates differ based on grade
level
**Date range reflects travel time.
Emily Gibbs
M.Ed NCLB
Education Program Specialist
Jernigan Institute
NATIONAL
FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
200 East Wells Street
at Jernigan
Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2407
Fax: (410)
659-5129
Email: EGibbs at nfb.org
Web:
www.nfb.org/education
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