Future Reflections Convention Report 2004
2005 National Federation of the Blind Science Academy
The NFB Jernigan Institute is proud to announce the second annual NFB Science Academy. Established in 2004, the NFB Science Academy has dramatically changed opportunities for blind youth in science by demonstrating that the blind can compete in complex scientific exploration and learning. The 2005 Academy will keep with the tradition of high expectations and life-changing exploration that was the benchmark of the 2004 Academy. If you are an interested individual, you should submit the attached interest form to ensure that you receive application materials in a timely fashion.
2005
NFB Science Academy
Session One:
“Rocket On!”
(high school age
blind youth)
July 15-23, 2005
Session
Two: “Circle of Life”
(middle school age
blind youth)
July 30 - August
6, 2005
Application packets for the 2004 NFB Science Academy will be available in late 2004 or early 2005. To ensure that you receive this information early, please fill out the following form and send it by mail or email to:
Mark A.
Riccobono, Manager, Education Programs
Jernigan Institute,
National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street,
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
mriccobono@nfb.org
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