STEMABILITY 2013 is an informal opportunity for students with disabilities to participate in engineering technology and science learning activities designed to enhance their success in the college and work environment.
Students will:
Explore career majors in engineering and sciences
Engage in hands-on learning activities with faculty and students
Try out assistive and learning technologies
Use self-advocacy skills to plan for accommodations
Meet successful college mentors with disabilities
Who is eligible?
Rising high school juniors and seniors with disabilities who are interested in STEM related majors and careers. Students should be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year university and are seeking a Virginia Advanced Studies or Standard Diploma.
When is STEMABILITY 2013?
Program runs from Friday morning to Saturday afternoon, June 14-15.
Where is STEMABILITY 2013?
Program will be on the Blacksburg, Virginia Tech campus. Students will reside in the residence hall. All sessions will be conducted on the Tech campus.
What else do you need to know? Application deadline is April 30, 2013. Student selections made by May 6, 2013. Simultaneous Parent Sessions Available.
Visit our website or contact Andrea Sharpe, program director at stemabbility@vt.edu
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