National Technical Institute for the Deaf STEM Summer Camp

About STEM Academy:
The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Regional STEM Center (NRSC) at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (AIDB) designed the STEM Academy to prepare high school students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) for college, with a special focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). This three-week summer program is a condensed version of the Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID) Summer Transition Program (STP), enhanced by engaging STEM activities. Research shows that students who participate in academic summer bridge programs are more likely to be accepted into college and persist in their studies.

STEM Academy Goals for High School Students Who Are DHH

The STEM Academy aims to:
Close academic gaps in English Language Arts, reading, mathematics, and emotional intelligence.
Build American Sign Language (ASL) literacy.
Develop leadership skills.
Enhance college readiness.
Foster interest in STEM fields.
Build social capital within the Deaf community.
The academic structure is centered on an intensive, student-focused learning model. Highly qualified staff create a language-rich environment in both ASL and English, with interpreters to facilitate communication. Students from both mainstream and residential programs are encouraged to apply.

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