[gui-talk] NFB Youth Slam

[David Andrews]

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If you are interested in being a student or mentor participant or if 
you'd like to learn more about the NFB Youth Slam visit <
http://www.blindscience.org/ncbys/youth_slam.asp>
http://www.blindscience.org/ncbys/youth_slam.asp.

Send questions about the NFB Youth Slam to youthslam at nfb.org.



At 10:54 AM 12/5/2008, Lydia Grier wrote:
>Iam enterested in being a mentor for the youth slam. Can someone 
>please send me a email giving me more information about it. Thanks 
>from Lydia Grier.
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Zakhnini,Karen (by way of David 
>Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>)" <KZakhnini at nfb.org>
>To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 8:38 PM
>Subject: [gui-talk] NFB Youth Slam
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>>The National Federation of the Blind Youth Slam A 2009 STEM 
>>Leadership Academy
>>
>>Observe! Discover! Evolve!
>>
>>Launch rockets, perform astronomy, examine new technology, learn 
>>about engineering, solve crimes like on CSI, design solutions for 
>>the environment, meet new friends from all over the United States, 
>>play goal ball, watch movies, dance, make podcasts, meet blind role 
>>models, and experience many other adventures at the NFB Youth Slam!
>>
>> From July 26-August 1, 2009, two hundred blind and low vision high 
>> school students will stay at the University of Maryland, College 
>> Park, to be mentored by blind role models during fun and 
>> challenging activities meant to build confidence, expand 
>> leadership and advocacy skills, and increase science literacy. 
>> Participants will also attend various social events as well as 
>> workshops on topics such as leadership, career preparation, and 
>> advocacy. The NFB Youth Slam will culminate in an inspiring rally 
>> in Washington DC!
>>
>>Those interested in participating as students or mentors should 
>>complete an application by March 1, 2009. After an initial 
>>screening process, eligible students will be accepted into the 
>>program through random selection. Students and mentors need not 
>>have a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, or math 
>>(STEM) in order to participate, enjoy, and benefit from this academy.
>>
>>If you are interested in being a student or mentor participant or 
>>if you'd like to learn more about the NFB Youth Slam visit 
>><http://www.blindscience.org/ncbys/youth_slam.asp>http://www.blindscience.org/ncbys/youth_slam.asp.
>>
>>Send questions about the NFB Youth Slam to youthslam at nfb.org.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Karen C. Zakhnini
>>Education Project Manager
>>Jernigan Institute
>>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>>
>>Phone: (410) 659-9314, ext. 2293
>>Fax: (410) 659-5129
>>
>>Imagine a Future Full of Opportunity...
>>
>>
>>
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