Roller Coasters, Building Take-Home Computers, and More:
NTID’s “Tech Girlz” Summer Camp Launched


Deaf and hard-of-hearing girls who are entering 8th grade in September, and who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math can attend Tech Girlz, a new summer camp held from July 30 to August 5 at Rochester at Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

Tech Girlz is designed to help girls learn and think about 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 meet other girls with similar interests, get their own lab coat, and engage in social activities.

Camp classes are taught in English and in sign language, are certified by the New York State Department of Health, and incorporate National Science Education standards. Cost: $650, which includes tuition, housing in a residence hall on campus, and meals and snacks for the week. Parents are invited to opening and closing activities. For more information or an application, visit www.rit.edu/NTID/TechGirlz6, call (585) 475-6723 (TTY/voice), or E-mail at TechGirlz@ntid.rit.edu. URL: www.rit.edu/NTID.

Dateline: March 15