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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Emily Kiehl and I are coordinating NFB Ohio’s STEM2U program at OSSB on May 23, 2024. Please spread the word to students to register by May 1! See flyer below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Caroline Karbowski<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:CarolineKarbo@gmail.com">CarolineKarbo@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=396 height=168 style='width:4.125in;height:1.75in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.png@01DA982D.9C8AE6F0" alt="National Federation of the Blind of Ohio logo. Live the life you want"></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:26.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>STEM2U</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'> Held at The Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB) in Columbus with the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>Attend the National Federation of the Blind STEM2U program, a transformative day of discovery designed for blind youth. They will learn fundamental nonvisual tools and techniques for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to boost their education and career aspirations.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>In collaboration with the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), we will become astronomers through the study of astrophysics and engineering. Join us to build models of the James Webb Space Telescope, learn about the Earth’s atmosphere, discover why the Webb was sent to space, and explore how it studies space. STEM can be accessible; let us show you how!</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Attendee information</span></b><b><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Who:</span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Blind and low-vision youth grades 3-12* who</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Are interested in STEM<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Are unsure about STEM but interested in a fun program specific to blind students<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Are in need of hands-on, nonvisual skills training opportunities from blind role models<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Students do NOT need to be from Ohio.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>When:</span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>May 23</span><sup><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>rd</span></sup><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>, 2024 (Thursday) from 3:30-7:30 pm</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>Where:</span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>The Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB)</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>5220 N High St.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>Columbus, OH 43214</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>How to Register:</span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>Sign up <b>by May 1st</b>, 2024 using the </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://nfb.org/form/nfb-stem2u-application"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>NFB STEM2U sign up form </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://nfb.org/form/nfb-stem2u-application"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>https://nfb.org/form/nfb-stem2u-application</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>In the sign up you can include dietary and access needs for your student.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>More Details:</span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;margin-top:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>The event is free for students participating!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Parking is free at OSSB<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Students will receive instructional materials in large print, braille or electronic formats and also receive tactile graphics<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Contact us if you have transportation/carpooling needs <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>Questions?</span></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>For student attendee questions contact Caroline Karbowski (</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:carolinekarbo@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>carolinekarbo@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'> or 513-374-3587) </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>For volunteer related questions contact Emily Kiehl (</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:emilydkiehl@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>emilydkiehl@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'> or 813-394-2720) </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'>For questions regarding the registration form contact </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:STEM@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>STEM@nfb.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333;mso-ligatures:none'> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2418.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>