Engineering the Outcomes We Want

NFB EQ (the National Federation of the Blind Engineering Quotient program) is a week-long summer engineering program for blind and low-vision teens from around the United States. NFB EQ is jam-packed with fun and learning. Participants spend each day engaged in activities designed to strengthen their knowledge of engineering as well as their problem-solving abilities. In the evenings, participants explore the local community and participate in various recreational activities.

This year we had students build a model house, a one-bedroom with a number of design constraints (minimum floor size, minimum roof height, a door able to accommodate a thermometer, etc. Of course, to make it as real-world as possible, there had to be time constraints. Students also visited Presbytère Museum in Jackson Square to learn about climate change, engineering failures, and the impact of hurricane Katrina on New Orleans.