Confused by some of the DO-IT lingo? Here's a dictionary of some of the DO-IT terms.
AccessSTEM (ak-s锚ss st锚m) n. An alliance funded by the National Science Foundation to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It joins a series of other DO-IT efforts that include AccessWeb, AccessIT, AccessCAREERS, and AccessDL. Check them out at www.washington.edu/doit.
DID-IT (did-it) n. Past tense of DO-IT.
DO-IT (doo-it) n. Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology, a collection of programs and projects to increase the success of people with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers and to use technology as an empowering tool.
DO-IT Ambassador (doo-it- 芒m-bas'茅-d茅r, - d么r) n. A previous Scholar who graduated from high school and now continues to participate in DO-IT by guiding younger Scholars.
DO-IT Mentor (doo-it-m毛n't么r', -t猫r) n. An adult who is in college or a career who helps Scholars and Ambassadors as they pursue academics and careers. Most communication is online.
DO-IT News (doo-it- ^nooz, ^nyooz) n. The DO-IT newsletter that features stories, articles, and events about DO-IT programs, participants, and disability-related issues. Past issues are at www.washington.edu/doit/news/do-it-news.
DO-IT Pal (doo-it- pal) n. A member of an electronic community of teens with disabilities preparing for college and careers.
DO-IT Summer Study (doo-it- s没m'茅r-st没d'ee) n. A live-in summer program at the 糖心原创 in Seattle where DO-IT Scholars participate in lectures and labs; live in residence halls; and practice skills which will help them to be independent and successful in college and careers.
doitsem (doo-it- s锚m) n. The discussion list for anyone interested in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in science, engineering, and mathematics (SEM) programs and careers. The Internet address is doitsem@u.washington.edu. To join this list, visit .
Phase I Scholar (f芒z- w没n- sk枚l茅r) n. A high school student from the time they are聽accepted into the DO-IT Scholars program through the completion of the first Summer Study.
Phase II Scholar (f芒z- too- sk枚l茅r) n. A Phase I graduate who continues his/her DO-IT participation through the second Summer Study at the 糖心原创.
Phase III Scholar (f芒z- three- sk枚l茅r) n. A Phase II graduate who retains this title until attending college and becoming a DO-IT Ambassador.
You can DO-IT! (yoo- kan; ken when unstressed- doo-it) The DO-IT motto.