[Ohio-talk] Fwd: FW: Introducing NFB STEM2U

Sat Apr 19 14:29:16 UTC 2014

This would be a great volunteer opportunity for any high school
student you know and a wonderful learning experience for any
elementary school student.  Thanks Eric...

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Subject: FW: Introducing NFB STEM2U
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Subject: FW: Introducing NFB STEM2U

Look at this!!! (see email below & share!!)

Elli Kalas
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
office:
Cherry Valley Elementary
1040 W. Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740)670-7330
ekalas at laca.org<mailto:ekalas at laca.org>

"No one knows what he can do until he tries." -Pliny
________________________________
From: Jones, Tim [tjones at nfb.org<mailto:tjones at nfb.org>]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 3:20 PM
Subject: Introducing NFB STEM2U

Greetings!
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute is
collaborating with regional science museums and science centers to
enhance blind people's access to information and science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) education. To accomplish this goal, the
NFB will be conducting a number of programs through the National
Center for Blind Youth in Science. In addition, the NFB will be
working directly with museums to increase the accessibility of their
facilities.
During the 2014-2015 school year, the NFB will conduct three regional
programs, known collectively as NFB STEM2U. This program will have a
few different components. For high school students, we are offering
leadership training and a chance to work as apprentices in mentoring
younger students. They will also have the opportunity to explore the
many study and career options within the STEM fields.
Through participation in NFB STEM2U, elementary school students and
their parents will enhance their science skills and learn how to
navigate and access the informal learning opportunities at regional
science museums.
NFB STEM2U expands on the exciting and innovative work conducted by
the NFB in the area of informal STEM education through previous
National Center for Blind Youth in Science programs, such as the NFB
Youth Slam, NFB Project Innovation, and NFB STEM-X.
Eligible Participants:

·  blind elementary school-aged students and their parents

·  blind high school-aged students

·  teachers who work with blind students

Programs:

·  NFB STEM2U Leadership Academy 9/5/14-9/7/14

(Leadership Academy is required for the high school students)

·  NFB STEM2U Baltimore, MD, 11/6/14-11/9/14

·  NFB STEM2U Boston, MA, 3/12/15-3/15/15

·  NFB STEM2U Columbus, OH, 5/14/15-5/16/15

Registration fee: $0

Application deadlines:

·  Elementary students and their parents July 31, 2014

·  High School students June 15, 2014

·  Teachers July 31, 2014

Apply Onlineat www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u<http://www.blindscience.org/nfb-stem2u>

If you have questions or require further information, please contact
us by e-mail at STEM at nfb.org<mailto:STEM at nfb.org> or by phone at
410-659-9314, extension 2418.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science
Foundation under Grant No. 1322855.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed
in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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