About

Dr. Ying-Ting Chiu in a black suit with a smiley face. Her skin color is light brown, and her shoulder length hair is black.

Dr. Ting, Founder

History

The International Network of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) for the Blind and Low-Vision (BLV) was founded by Dr. Ying-Ting Chiu with Dr. M. Şahin Bülbül (co-founder) on November 19, 2021, to connect people in different countries to facilitate the growth of STEM for BLV at the international level. On February 5, 2023, the federal government of the United States determined the Network a public charity under IRC Section 501(c)(3) effective October 21, 2022. The Network's EIN is 92-0912331.

Our Mission

To connect people worldwide who are interested or specialized in STEM for the blind and low-vision to facilitate the growth of the field as a united community at the international level.

Our Vision

To create a world where the blind and low-vision have full access to STEM education and careers.

What We do

We develop and provide quality STEM camps and career training programs to help children and youth worldwide who are blind or have low vision succeed in STEM fields.

Our Values (E.O.A.D.)

Our logo: Four pieces of puzzles in the colors of white, red, yellow, or blue connect to one another and form a round shape.

Our Logo

Creator: I-Shan Tsai