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Empowering Blind Students Through Hands-On Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) hosted 200 high school students with blindness or low vision at Johns Hopkins University for an engaging four-day science and engineering workshop. Participants selected from various tracks, including launching instruments via small balloons. Students collaborated in teams of three, guided by NFB mentors. Key concepts emphasized challenging tasks, gradual assistance, practice with blind students, fostering confidence, spotlighting career possibilities, and ensuring a fun learning environment.

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Empowering Blind Students Through Hands-On Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins

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  1. YOUTH SLAM The NFB brought 200 high school students who were blind or low-vision to the campus of Johns Hopkins University for four days of hands on science & engineering activities. Students chose between various “tracks”, one of which involved launching an instrument on a small balloon. The students worked in teams of three, with a mentor from NFB.

  2. Building Parachutes

  3. Launch

  4. The Flotilla

  5. AIR SLAM Testing the Lift Capacity of a Weather Balloon

  6. Neutral Buoyancy Exercise

  7. KEY CONCEPTS • Make the tasks challenging! Don’t “make it easy” because the students are blind. • Don’t be too quick to help. • Practice the activities with blind students. • Foster confidence in the participants. • Emphasize career possibilities. • MAKE IT FUN.

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