[Arizona-students] Fw: NCBYS: Vertical Mentoring Workshop for the Blind - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

[Arielle Silverman]

Science students and those who know science students--Check out the below 
message!

Arielle
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Riccobono, Mark" <MRiccobono at NFB.ORG>
To: <undisclosed-recipients:>
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 8:26 AM
Subject: NCBYS: Vertical Mentoring Workshop for the Blind - Science, 
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics


Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan 
Institute, through the National Center for Blind Youth in Science, is 
supporting a Vertical Mentoring Workshop for the Blind (VMWB) in Science, 
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to be held at the University 
of Washington, Seattle.  This innovative workshop is scheduled to take place 
from July 26-28, 2006.

This workshop will enhance the career development of high school, under 
graduate, and graduate students who are blind and who have an interest in a 
STEM career.  In addition, blind professionals in STEM careers are 
encouraged to participate as mentors.  The workshop will feature a 
technology fair which highlights emerging technologies which enhance the 
participation of the blind in STEM fields.  Lastly, in conjunction with the 
workshop, the NFB Jernigan Institute will be hosting a one day workshop for 
employers to raise awareness and encourage the recruitment and hiring of 
blind people in STEM careers.

For more information about the workshop and employer's seminar, please 
visit:
http://www.cs.washington.edu/vmwb

Also coming soon from the NFB's National Center for Blind Youth in science:
http://www.blindscience.org

We encourage you to apply to be a part of this workshop.  Be sure to check 
the Web site for updates on the workshop and employer's seminar.

Warmest regards,

Mark A. Riccobono
Director of Education, Jernigan Institute
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, Maryland   21230
Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2368
Fax: (410) 659-5129
Email: mriccobono at nfb.org
Visit www.nfb.org

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