Programs and Competitions

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Math Competition

For middle school students who are deaf or hard of hearing

Student teams compete in several rounds that test speed, accuracy, teamwork and other math skills.

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Virtual Science Fair™

For middle school students who are deaf or hard of hearing

The Virtual Science Fair is a series of competitions that will test your scientific knowledge, creativity, and hands-on skills in a variety of topics.

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Explore Your Future™

For high school sophomores and juniors

EYF is a six-day career awareness program where students experience college life, enjoy hands-on activities and get a taste of real-world careers in the fields of business, computing, engineering, health sciences, science and art.

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Health Care Careers Exploration Program™

For students entering 10^th, 11^th or 12^th grade who are interested in a career in the health care field

Learn about various careers in health care; enjoy field trips to area medical facilities; be a part of hands-on demonstrations in biology, exercise science, laboratory science, microbiology, nursing, nutrition; become CPR certified; and more.

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TechGirlz™ & TechBoyz™

For girls and boys entering 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th grade who are interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math

Campers will build a high-tech gadget, be a commander on a high-tech mission to Mars, conduct laboratory experiments and more.

TechGirlz

TechBoyz

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Career Exploration Series™

For 9^th – 12^th grade students

In a series of webinars, each month will focus on a unique topic that relates to career options and a fun activity. Students also learn which college majors can lead to the career they are interested in.

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FutureQuest™

For students entering 9^th – 12^th grade who are deaf or hard of hearing

FutureQuest is a free virtual workshop offered by Rochester Institute of Technology to help high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing and their parents plan for the future—whether it be the transition from high school to college or from high school to work.

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Digital Arts Program™

For 9^th – 12^th grade students with an interest in art

A month-long experience where students will explore their interests in art by completing art challenges, view the work of others and participate in a virtual exhibit!

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Spirit Writing Program™

For 9^th – 12^th grade writers

A month-long experience where students will explore their interests in writing by completing writing challenges, read the work of others and participate in a virtual showcase!

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If you would like information on additional programs currently under development, leave your name and address on our information page.

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The Next Big Idea™

For RIT/NTID students

Teams of deaf and hard of hearing students work together to create a product, business, service or type of technology that solves a problem or eliminates an existing challenge for potential consumers and/or users everywhere.

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