TSBVI has partnered with Baylor University as a part of their NIH grant project to provide blind and low-vision students the opportunity to learn about chemistry through hands-on experiences.

Students will:

• receive instruction on basic Chemistry concepts from a college chemistry professor in collaboration with STP staff
• meet and engage with blind scientists
• be able to visit a chemistry lab on the Baylor campus, perform experiments, and explore a state-of-the-art chemistry robot alongside a team of college students
• be provided with tactile graphics and 3-d models

In addition to enhancing students’ access to scientific knowledge, this class will increase their self-determination skills.

For additional information contact: Helen Benton at bentonh@tsbvi.edu 

General Reminders:

• Students must be working on or close to grade level
• Classes are offered at no cost to districts or families 
• Students are not counted absent when attending a Short-Term Program class
• Students, parents and school should all agree on attendance before you refer