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Dear Student,
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A National Science Foundation funded project, NSFÌýAccessComputing serves to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields. We apply evidence-based practices to help students with disabilities successfully pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees and careers in computing fields.
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On page two of this letter, you'll find a profile of Shaun, an NSFÌýAccessComputingÌýstudent team member, and how to become an NSFÌýAccessComputingÌýteam member.
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Page three talks about attending conferences as a student, a scholarship website, and how to get involved with undergraduate research.
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Page four highlights a student organization called Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities, new NSFÌýAccessComputingÌýresources, the Business Leadership Network, an interesting video, and information aboutÌý
DO-IT.
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The insert lists information about a variety of exciting internship and scholarship programs.
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We sincerely wish you a successful and enjoyable college experience. To request this newsletter in an alternate format, contact Brianna Blaser, NSFÌýAccessComputingÌýCoordinator/Counselor, at 206-685-3648 (V/TTY) or blaser@uw.edu.
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Richard Ladner
Principal Investigator,ÌýNSFÌýAccessComputing
Professor, Computer Science and Eng.
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Sheryl Burgstahler
Co-PI,ÌýNSFÌýAccessComputing
Director, DO-IT
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Brianna Blaser
Coordinator/Counselor
NSFÌýAccessComputing
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