For Immediate Release
Contact: [email protected]
(585) 475-6217 V/TTY
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP AT RIT
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS WITH HEARING LOSS
Rochester, N.Y. (April 7. 2010) – Deaf and hard-of-hearing girls who are
entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade in September and who are interested in
science, technology, engineering and math can attend TechGirlz, a summer
camp from August 1 – 7, 2010 at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National
Technical Institute for the Deaf.
TechGirlz is designed to help girls learn about and consider jobs and
careers in science and technology. Campers will learn through hands-on
activities such as building their own computer to take home, discovering the
secrets of roller coaster design and becoming a commander on a simulated
mission to Mars. They also will receive their own lab coats, meet other
girls with similar interests and enjoy social activities.
Dozens of girls from across the country typically attend TechGirlz, now in
its fifth year. Camp learning activities are presented in English and in
sign language, are certified by the New York State Department of Health and
incorporate National Science Education standards. The cost is $650
(scholarships may be available) and includes tuition, housing in a residence
hall on campus, meals and snacks for the week. Parents are invited to
opening and closing activities.
For more information or an application, visit
http://www.rit.edu/NTID/TechGirlzNR, call (585) 475-7695 (voice/TTY), or
e-mail [email protected].
Registration deadline is May 31, 2010.
RIT is internationally recognized as a leader in computing, engineering,
imaging technology and fine and applied arts programs. RIT provides
unparalleled support services for students with hearing loss and is home to
the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, where more than 1,300 deaf
and hard-of-hearing students from around the world study, live and socialize
with more than 16,000 hearing students. RIT offers 340 career-oriented and
professional programs and its cooperative education program is one of the
oldest and largest in the nation. Visit: http://www.rit.edu/NTID