EE-News @NAAEE - February 7, 2001

["Katharine Wang" <wangkn@xxxxxxxxxx>]

EE-NEWS @NAAEE
February 7, 2001

The semi-monthly email bulletin provided by the
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE),
with funding from the Environmental Education and Training Partnership
(EETAP).


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EE-NEWS ITEMS
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* RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES*
1. NAAEE National Conference 2001 - Call for Presentations
2. WorldWatcher Curriculum Project - Reviewers Needed

* GRANTS*
3. Higher Education Challenge Grants Program
4. International Youth in Action Awards
5. Spirit of the Land Awards

* UPDATES FROM THE HILL*
6. Senate Confirmations

* EE RESOURCES*
7. EE-News Update
8. Kentucky Institute for International Studies
9. The Nature of Transformation: Environmental Adult Education
10. The Future of Environmental Education in a Postmodern World? (2000)
11. Inkbank Recycling Fundraising Programs


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RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES
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1. NAAEE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2001 - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
October 11-15, Little Rock, Arkansas

NAAEE's 30th annual conference, "2001: An EE Odyssey - Exploring Capacity,
Community, Complexity and Culture," provides a framework upon which those
committed to sound principles regarding education about the environment can
discover our rich environmental education (EE) heritage, the many current EE
successes, and exhilarating journeys ahead. Proposals for Conference
presentations, symposia, seminars, workshops, interacts, and research poster
sessions are being accepted until February 15th.

*Presenters are requested to submit their proposals online at:
http://eelink.net/naaeeconference.html

For more information about the conference contact: Robert McAfee, Conference
Co-Chair, P.O. Box 488,  Hackett, AR 72937, Phone/Fax: (501) 638-7151,
E-mail: arkenved@xxxxxxx or download the Call for Presentations [PDF] at:
http://www.naaee.org/html/conferences.html



2. WORLDWATCHER CURRICULUM PROJECT - REVIEWERS NEEDED

The WorldWatcher Project at Northwestern University is recruiting teachers
to field test a new research-based environmental science curriculum that
makes extensive use of computer tools (mostly scientific visualization and
geographic information systems) to support student inquiry. Teachers will
receive materials, technology, and professional development as well as the
opportunity to collaborate with peers around the country. Field Test
participants will also enjoy the opportunity to work closely with
Northwestern University researchers in the development and evaluation of a
modern environmental science curriculum. In addition, a stipend, travel
expenses, and the opportunity to earn graduate credit from Northwestern
University will be provided.
All applications will be considered on a first-come, first serve basis.
Applications for 2001-02 field test will be reviewed starting on March 1st.
For more information and an application [PDF], visit:
http://www.worldwatcher.northwestern.edu/field_test.htm



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GRANTS
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3. HIGHER EDUCATION CHALLENGE GRANTS PROGRAM

The CSREES Higher Education Programs Office requests proposals for the FY
2001 Higher Education Challenge Grants Program.  The due date for receipt of
proposals is March 5th. Land-grant and other U.S. colleges and universities
offering a baccalaureate degree, or any higher degree, and having a
demonstrable capacity for, and a significant ongoing commitment to, the
teaching of food and agricultural sciences may submit proposals. Proposals
should address one or more of the following targeted need areas: (1)
curricula design and instructional materials development; (2) faculty
development and preparation for teaching; (3) instruction delivery systems;
or (4) student experiential learning.

For more information contact P. Gregory Smith (gsmith@xxxxxxxxxxx)or the
Higher Education Programs staff at: 202-720-1793. Applications can be
accessed online:
http://faeis.tamu.edu/hep/files/challenge/summary.htm



4. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH IN ACTION AWARDS

Youth In Action and the Global Youth Action Network are offering $1,000
awards to young people (under 25) who have started a project anywhere in the
world that has positively impacted their community. UNESCO's InfoYOUTH
Network and Prodigy Internet have offered funds for these awards, which aim
to provide greater recognition for young people's positive contributions.
Only youth-initiated projects that are on-going or completed, and have
created a measurable and positive result will be considered.  The deadline
for submissions is March 21st.

To learn more, or apply for an award, please go to:
http://www.youthlink.org/gyantakeaction.html



5. SPIRIT OF THE LAND AWARDS

The Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter
Games of 2002 (SLOC) is calling for applications for the Spirit of the Land
Awards. The awards will recognize quality environmental education programs
on every level from grassroots to global. This year's competition is open to
any local, national or international environmental program that contains an
educational element. Special consideration will be given to programs
addressing issues on SLOC's environmental platform, notably programs
targeted at urban forestry and air pollution mitigation. Apply online at:
http://www.saltlake2002.com/sloc/beyond_sport/environment/spirit_awards/intr
oduction.html

or call (801) 212-2241 to request a hard copy of the application.
Applications will be accepted until March 1st.



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UPDATES FROM THE HILL
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6. SENATE CONFIRMATIONS

The Senate confirmed former Colorado Attorney General Gale Norton as
Secretary of the Interior (75-24) and New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman
as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (99-0).  Many
environmental groups lobbied intensely against Norton during the
confirmation hearings, fearing that as Interior Secretary she will place oil
exploration and development ahead of protection of the nation's public
lands.

Senate Confirms Norton, Whitman, Washington Post, January 31, 2001
http://washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4662-2001Jan30.html



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EE RESOURCES
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7. EE-NEWS UPDATE

While EE-News will continue to be produced and distributed by NAAEE, it is
now being sponsored by the Environmental Education and Training Partnership
(EETAP).  EETAP is a project of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point,
College of Natural Resources and is funded through U.S. EPA's Office of
Environmental Education.  As a result of EETAP's sponsorship, educators and
others may copy or distribute the information in EE-News for the
noncommercial purpose of educational advancement (we ask that when you do
so, you credit the North American Association for Environmental Education).
Also, subscription to EE-News is now available to anyone with an interest in
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8. KENTUCKY INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
July 4-19, Bregenz, Austria

This summer the Kentucky Institute for International Studies will sponsor an
environmental education program in Bregenz, Austria.  This program has been
developed for teachers, educators, and persons interested in comparing the
environment in which they live with Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.  The
two-week class will include numerous opportunities to visit businesses,
farms, and schools, and observe and interact with people who have made some
different choices in the way they look at the environment and
sustainability.
For more information contact: Dr. Joe Baust, Director, Center for
Environmental Education, Murray State University, Murray, KY at:
270-762-2595 or Joe.Baust@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  or visit:
http://www.kiis.org/Bregenz_Environment/bregenz_main.htm



9. THE NATURE OF TRANSFORMATION: ENVIRONMENTAL ADULT EDUCATION
D. Clover, S. Follen and B. Hall

"The Nature of Transformation: Environmental Adult Education (2nd Edition)"
draws on the experiences from a wide range of workshops facilitated by the
authors across Canada, in the United States and abroad. This resource text
outlines social learning theories and creative, critical and practical ways
in which environmental issues can be woven into the practice of adult
education whether formal or non-formal.

The book is CDN $20.00 (USD $20.00 outside Canada) which includes postage
and handling. To order, send a cheque or money order made payable to OISE/UT
and send to the attention of Darlene E. Clover at: OISE/UT, Adult Education,
Room 7-115, 252 Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V6,
dclover@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



10. THE FUTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN A POSTMODERN WORLD? (2000)
A. Jarnet, B. Jickling, L. Sauvé, A. E. J. Wals, & P. Clarkin (Eds.)

Printed proceedings of this on-line colloquium, hosted by the Canadian
Journal of Environmental Education, are now available.  Those interested in
this Internet discussion will find posted papers and the various discussion
threads gathered into one volume.  In publishing these proceedings the
editors recognize a need to think carefully about how we shape the future of
environmental education, and wish to encourage discussion about how our aims
are conceived and implemented.

Copies are available for $CAN 25.00 (Includes GST where applicable) plus
$5.00 for out of Canada shipping and Handling. To order, please contact the
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, Yukon College, Box 2799,
Whitehorse, Yukon, CANADA  Y1A 5K4, (Fax) 867 668-8828.



11. INKBANK RECYCLING FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS

The InkBank Recycling Fundraising Program will accept cartridges from and
pay recycling funds to any non-profit organization that joins this program.
There is no fee for participation. Cartridge recycling values range from
$0.25 to $9.00 each, depending on the type of cartridge. For more
information, contact: Richard Zizian at: 760-728-8866 or info@xxxxxxxxxxx
Or visit:
http://www.inkbank.com/



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