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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">From: Ed Summers
<Ed.Summers@sas.com><br>
To: David Andrews <dandrews@visi.com><br>
Subject: Announcing residential summer camp for students with VIB at
NCSU<br>
College of Engineering<br>
Thread-Topic: Announcing residential summer camp for students with VIB at
NCSU<br>
College of Engineering<br>
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Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2015 04:00:37 +0000<br><br>
Hi Dave, can you share on appropriate NFB email lists? The info below can
also be found in the attached printable pdf or at this link:<br>
<a href="https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/experience-vib/">
https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/experience-vib/</a>
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Best,<br>
Ed<br>
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<h1><b>Summer Engineering Experience for Students with Visual Impairments
or Blindness</b></h1><br><br>
North Carolina State University<br>
The Engineering Place<br>
<br>
July 19, 2015 – July 24, 2015<br>
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Explore the Grand Challenges of Engineering<br>
<br>
During this one-week residential summer camp, 12 to 15 students with
visual impairments or blindness (VIB) will explore the Grand Challenges
of Engineering through participating in hands-on activities at the
Engineering Place at NC State University. Topics will include an
introduction to the principles of engineering and a focus on the Grand
Challenges, including those listed below.<br>
<br>
• Providing access to clean water<br>
• Engineering the tools of scientific discovery<br>
• Making solar energy more economical<br>
• Securing cyberspace<br>
• Engineering better medicines<br>
<br>
Through these topics, students will further explore the fields of civil,
aerospace, electrical and biomedical engineering along with computer
science. They will conclude the week with a group capstone design
project.<br>
<br>
Throughout the week, students will live in a college dormitory,
experience campus life alongside their undergraduate mentors and become
immersed in current research techniques at a world-class university.<br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Eligibility</b></h2><br><br>
<br>
The 2015 Summer Engineering Experience is open to rising 10th, 11th and
12th grade students with VIB who are independent travelers, performing at
or above grade level, and are potentially interested in careers in STEM.
<br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Application</b></h2><br><br>
<br>
To apply to come to camp, please complete the application form
Online:<br>
<a href="https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/experience-vib/">
https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/experience-vib/</a>
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<h2><b>Cost</b></h2><br><br>
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The cost of this one-week residential camp is $100. Partial scholarships
may be available.<br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Important Dates</b></h2><br><br>
<br>
Application opens: January 27 <br>
Application closes: March 27<br>
Notification of acceptance: April 3<br>
Students arrive on campus: Afternoon of Sunday, July 19 <br>
Students leave: Afternoon of Friday, July 24<br>
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<h2><b>Questions?</b></h2><br><br>
<br>
Please contact Leyf Starling at
<a href="mailto:astarli2@ncsu.edu">astarli2@ncsu.edu</a>.<br>
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<x-tab> </x-tab>David
Andrews and long white cane Harry.<br>
E-Mail: dandrews@visi.com or david.andrews@nfbnet.org<br>
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