Youth Source

National Center for the Blind Youth Slam

The National Center for the Blind (NCB) and the National Center for Blind Youth in Science (NCBYS) are sponsoring Youth Slam, a 5-day learning opportunity at the University of Maryland from July 26 - August 1, 2009. Two hundred blind and low vision students from all across the country will be accepted to attend the five-day adventure that will engage, inspire, and encourage the next generation of blind youth to consider careers falsely believed to be impossible for the blind.

Applications are open to high school students including those entering high school in Fall 2009 and those graduating in Spring 2009. Applications are due by March 1, 2009. See the full details on the NCBYS website.

We Can Change The World Eco-Challenge

Siemens and the Discovery Network are teaming up to sponsor the We Can Change The World challenge for middle schools students.  Student teams will identify an environmental problem and investigate potential solutions.  Teams must have at least two  students and an adult supervisor.  Check out the challenge rules and great prizes, which include an appearance on Planet Green, the 24 hour eco-lifestyle television network.