[Missouri-l] Fw: [Nfb-announce] [State_youth_coordinators] FW: 2010 NFB JuniorScience Academy

[Chip Hailey]

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From: "Hartle, Mary Jo" <mhartle at nfb.org>; <by way of David Andrews 
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Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 5:01 AM
Subject: [Nfb-announce] [State_youth_coordinators] FW: 2010 NFB 
JuniorScience Academy


>
>
> Gear Up for Greatness!
> National Federation of the Blind
> 2010 Junior Science Academy
> Baltimore, Maryland, at the NFB Jernigan Institute
>
> A STEM Program for Blind Children
> Ages 8-12
>
> In 2008, the National Center for Blind Youth in Science (NCBYS), a program 
> of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, offered its 
> first Science Academy program for elementary students.  Once again, we are 
> making this program possible for children in grades three through six. The 
> NCBYS developed its Junior Science Academy (JSA) in 2004 in order to spark 
> and enhance blind students' interest in scientific study, an academic area 
> that many falsely believe is too difficult for the blind.  This year, with 
> hands-on experiences, tactile materials, and innovative nonvisual teaching 
> methods, the JSA will open its doors again to young explorers with two 
> sessions of the program.  Applicants can apply for one of the following 
> dates:
>
> Session 1: July 28-August 1, 2010
> Session 2: August 4-August 8, 2010
>
> The Junior Science Academy is a four-day session that will expose blind 
> children to the excitement of science in real-life applications.  The 
> students will learn about how much fun science can be through hands-on 
> instruction, field trips, and interactive activities. Attending parents 
> will participate in a corresponding seminar with workshops designed to 
> focus on meeting the needs of their blind children.
>
> Program Costs
> There is a $150.00 registration fee for accepted pairs of students and 
> parents/chaperones.  All other expenses, including travel, room, board, 
> and program materials will be covered by the NFB Jernigan Institute for 
> all participants, including accepted mentors.  .
>
> Mentors Needed
> We are also looking for mentors to work in one or both sessions of the 
> program.  mentors help facilitate student activities while parents are 
> engaged in parent programming.  Mentors can apply online at the site 
> below.  Please visit this page to learn more about this opportunity and to 
> apply to be a mentor this summer.
> How to Apply
> Whether you are an interested family, or someone who is interested in 
> serving as a mentor, please visit 
> <http://www.blindscience.org>www.blindscience.org to learn more about this 
> exciting event, or to apply.  You may also contact the NFB Jernigan 
> Institute at (410) 659-9314, ext. 2407.
>
> Come join us!
>
> Sincerely,
> Mary Jo T. Hartle
>
>
>
> Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC
>
> Director of Education
> Jernigan Institute
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
> 200 East Wells St.
> Baltimore, MD 21230
> Phone: (410)659-9314 ext. 2407
> Email: <mailto:MHARTLE at nfb.org>MHARTLE at nfb.org
> Fax: (410) 659-5129
> Visit <http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org   or 
> <http://www.blindscience.org>www.blindscience.org
>
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