[Nyabs] NFB Project Innovation

[Kathryn Carroll]

Check out the details of this great program below. If you know anyone who
has participated and would be willing to participate in a NYABS membership
conference all, please let me know.

Kathryn


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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Kathryn Carroll
St. John's University School of Law 2013
(Ph.) 347-455-1521
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