07 Nov 2014

National Math Competition for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

By Greg Livadas

RIT has hosted popular contest for middle school students for eight years

Middle school students can participate in Rochester Institute of Technology's eighth annual Math Competition for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, April 10-12, 2015, at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, N.Y.

This competition is designed to promote math as fun and engaging and features three rounds that test speed and accuracy, teamwork and additional math skills.

Coaches and students can find the registration form and more information online at www.rit.edu/NTID/mathcompetition. There is a $90 registration fee for each team of four students, and a $25 registration fee for students who register individually.

The registration deadline is Dec. 15, 2014. Parents and teachers are encouraged to attend as well.

One of nine colleges of RIT, NTID was established by Congress in 1965 to provide college opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who were underemployed in technical fields. Today, 1,387 students attend NTID; more than 1,200 are deaf or hard of hearing. Others are hearing students enrolled in interpreting or deaf education programs. RIT is the most accessible campus for deaf students, providing unparalleled support services with more than 150 interpreters, tutors and notetakers who support students in and out of the classroom.

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Rochester Institute of Technology is internationally recognized for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. In addition, the university offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. RIT enrolls 18,000 full- and part-time students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, and its cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation.

For three decades, U.S. News & World Report has ranked RIT among the nation's leading comprehensive universities. RIT is featured in The Princeton Review's 2015 edition of The Best 379 Colleges, its Guide to 332 Green Colleges and The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2015.

To see more of RIT's rankings and recognition, go to www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition.

18 Nov 2013

National Math Competition for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

By Greg Livadas

Middle school students will compete at Rochester Institute of Technology

Deaf or hard-of-hearing middle school students from across the country can participate in Rochester Institute of Technology's sixth annual Math Competition for Students Who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing, April 4-6, 2014 at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

This competition for middle school students in 6th, 7th or 8th grades is designed to promote math as fun and engaging and features three rounds that test speed and accuracy, teamwork and additional math skills. Cash prizes will be awarded to team and individual winners in several categories. All participants will receive T-shirts and medals.

The first 25 schools that submit completed registration forms and payment, or payment authorizations, for either teams or individual students who want to compete, will be accepted to participate in the competition.

Registration will be closed when the 25-school limit is reached. The final registration deadline is Dec. 15, 2013.

Registration is $90 registration per team (four students) or $25 for students who register individually. Coaches and students wishing to participate in the next competition can get more information online at https://www.ntid.rit.edu/prospective/mathcompetition.

Parents and teachers are encouraged to accompany the students during the weekend, which offers fun and social activities in addition to the math competition.

For questions or more information, contact us at MathCompetition@ntid.rit.edu, call 585-475-7695 or by videophone at 585-286-4555.

RIT is internationally recognized for academic leadership in computing, engineering, imaging science, sustainability, and fine and applied arts, in addition to unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. RIT enrolls more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, and its cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation.

NTID, one of nine colleges of RIT, was established by Congress in 1965 to provide college opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who were underemployed in technical fields. Today, 1,432 students attend NTID; more than 1,250 are deaf or hard of hearing. Others are hearing students enrolled in interpreting or deaf education programs. NTID's Center on Employment assists NTID students with finding co-op and permanent jobs. More than 100 interpreters, tutors and notetakers support students in and out of the classroom. Visit: www.rit.edu/NTID.

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Rochester Institute of Technology is internationally recognized for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. In addition, the university offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. RIT enrolls 18,000 full- and part-time students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, and its cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation.

For three decades, U.S. News & World Report has ranked RIT among the nation's leading comprehensive universities. RIT is featured in The Princeton Review's 2014 edition of The Best 378 Colleges, its Guide to 322 Green Colleges and The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2014.

To see more of RIT's rankings and recognition, go to www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition.

For RIT news, photos and videos, go to www.rit.edu/news.

23 Feb 2012

National Career Awareness Camps Held for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

By Greg Livadas

Rochester. N.Y. - Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from across the country are invited to attend one of three summer career awareness camps focusing on science, technology, business and art at Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Hundreds of students are expected.

Each program features hands-on activities during the day, social activities in the evenings and accommodations in a college dorm room. The programs are intended to promote interest in specific fields and determine what career options may interest and motivate the students.

  • Explore Your Future is a six-day career awareness program for college-bound high school sophomores and juniors who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students experience college life, enjoy hands-on activities, and get a taste of careers in the fields of business, computing, engineering, science and art. Choice of two sessions, July 14 - 19 or July 21 - 26, 2012. Registration deadline is April 30. Details are available at www.rit.edu/NTID/EYF.

 

  • TechGirlz and TechBoyz are week-long summer camps held July 28 - Aug. 3, 2012, for deaf and hard-of-hearing girls and boys respectively, entering 7th, 8th and 9th grade who are interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Campers build computers to take home, discover the secrets of roller coasters, conduct experiments in a high-tech lab and more. Registration deadline is May 31. Details are available at www.rit.edu/NTID/TechGirlz or www.rit.edu/NTID/TechBoyz.

 

  • Steps to Success is a weekend mini-camp on Aug. 3 - 5, 2012, for 7th, 8th and 9th grade African American, Native American and Latino students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Campers enjoy hands-on career-related activities and meet new friends. Registration deadline is May 31. Details are found at www.rit.edu/NTID/StepstoSuccess.

 

RIT is internationally recognized for academic leadership in computing, engineering, imaging technology, sustainability and fine and applied arts, in addition to unparalleled support services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. RIT enrolls 17,000 full- and part-time students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, and its cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation.

NTID, one of nine colleges of RIT, was established by Congress in 1965 to provide college opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who were underemployed in technical fields. A record 1,547 students attend NTID; more than 1,350 are deaf or hard of hearing. Others are hearing students enrolled in interpreting or deaf education programs. Visit: www.rit.edu/NTID.

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