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River of Words Art and Poetry Contest Students ages 5–19 submit poetry and art that explores the natural and cultural history of their local watersheds. Eight national grand prize winners and an international winner are awarded a trip to Washington, DC; other prizes include books, art supplies, and certificates. (510) 548-7636; http://riverofwords.org SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards Students and teachers in grades K–12 who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment are eligible to apply. Projects must be sponsored by a formally recognized school group, such as a grade level, classroom, or club. Eight winning groups are selected each year to win $10,000. (877) 792-4332; www.seaworld.org/ conservation-matters/eea Teen Ink’s Environmental Solutions Contest Teens are invited to submit essays of 150–1,000 words that describe their solution to an environmental problem. Possible topics include global warming, species preservation, air quality, alternative power, and depletion of resources. In addition to being published in Teen Ink, the winner will receive Teen Ink March/April 2008 merchandise. (617) 964-6800; www.teenink.com/Contests/ EnvironC.php Teens for Planet Earth Service Awards Teams of one or more teens ages 1–19 submit servicelearning projects that demonstrate a positive impact on specific species of native wildlife, either directly or indirectly. The winners receive $1,000 to further enhance their project or education. (718) 741-1685; http://teens4planetearth.com/ serviceawards Volvo Adventure Prize Teams of 2–5 teens, ages 1–16, submit projects to improve their local environment. Teams with the best entries will be selected for an all-expenses-paid trip to Sweden to compete for cash prizes of up to $10,000. www.volvoadventure.org Young Naturalist Awards Students in grades 7–12 undertake explorations in biology, astronomy, or earth science, and then write up their findings in an essay (word count varies by grade level). Two winners from each grade win a trip to the American Museum of Natural History and a cash scholarship award, and have their essays published on the museum’s website. www.amnh.org/ youngnaturalistawards SUMMER PROGRAMS Academic Study Associates Community Action Workshop at Princeton (NJ) Grades 10–12; weeks. In a program focused on leadership, civic engagement, and critical social and political issues, students may choose courses such as Saving a Planet in Peril, Globalization & International Development, and Grassroots to Mass Media: Creating a Movement. (800) 752-2250; www. asaprograms.com/program/ princeton Columbia University High School Summer Program (NY) Grades 11 & up; weeks. In the Issues in Biological Conservation course, students investigate developments in conservation biology including biodiversity, habitat alteration and species loss, captive breeding, conservation genetics, basic computer modeling for ecology, and conservation medicine. Field trips include various New York City sites and a two-night camping trip in Black Rock Forest. (212) 854-9666; www.ce.columbia. edu/hs Cornell University Summer College (NY) Grades 10–12; 1 or weeks. In the Life, Environmental, Agricultural, and Applied Social Sciences Program, students explore academic programs, careers, and research opportunities in areas such as agribusiness and food industry management, environmental engineering, nutritional sciences, and information science. (607) 255-6203; www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/ programs/lifesci.php Duke University TIP (multiple sites) Grades 7–10; weeks. Courses for qualifying students include Geology; Coastal Ecology; A Changing Earth: Geophysics, Earthquake Seismology, and Crustal Tectonics; and Leadership Institute. (919) 668-9100; www.tip.duke.edu/ summer_programs Earthwatch (multiple sites) Ages 16 & 17; length varies by expedition. Volunteers participate in expedition teams led by scientists to conduct field work and environmental research in locations around the globe. Volunteers may choose expeditions such as Climate Change at Arctic’s Edge, Icelandic and Alaskan Glaciers, Inner Mongolia’s Lost Water, and Mountain Waters of Bohemia. See page 20 for an article about this program. (800) 776-0188; www.earthwatch.org imagine 25 http://www.teenink.com/Contests/EnvironC.php http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/programs/lifesci.php http://riverofwords.org http://teens4planetearth.com/serviceawards http://www.asaprograms.com/program/princeton http://www.asaprograms.com/program/princeton http://www.tip.duke.edu/summer_programs http://www.tip.duke.edu/summer_programs http://www.volvoadventure.org http://www.seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea http://www.ce.columbia.edu/hs http://www.ce.columbia.edu/hs http://www.earthwatch.org http://www.amnh.org/youngnaturalistawards http://www.amnh.org/youngnaturalistawards

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Imagine Magazine - March/April 2008 Contents Letters Big Problems Big Picture In My Own Words Putting E-Waste in Its Place Big Juice Making Waves What Does "Green" Mean? Into the Woods Swimming with Whale Sharks Crash Course in Costa Rica Selected Opportunities & Resources Hooked on Logistics Off the Shelf Word Wise Middle Ground One Step Ahead Exploring Career Options Planning Ahead for College Students Review Creative Minds Imagine Sudoku Knossos Games

Imagine Magazine - Johns Hopkins - Demo

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