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EE-NEWS @NAAEE ************************************* * RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES* 1. LAST CALL - NAAEE CONFERENCE CFP ? DEADLINE MAY 7TH 2.
Fullbright
Scholar Program * GRANTS* 3.
EPA
President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) 4.
NFWF
Nature of Learning Grants Program 5.
Nicholas
Simeon Aleksiuk Environmental Fellowship 6.
Pennsylvania
Environmental Education Grants Program 7.
david
Brower Youth Awards * EE RESOURCES -
INTERNATIONAL* 8.
Ambassadors
for the Environment - norway 9.
Environmental
Education in New Zealand Schools Report *EE RESOURCES* 10. EETAP Resource Library Moves
to EE-Link 11. Fundamentals
of Environmental Education ? online 12. Population Connection
Facilitator Training ? New Jersey 13. 2nd
Annual Arizona Studies Academy 14. Adopt-A-Watershed
Leadership Development - california 15. Leopold
Education Project Workshop - wisconsin 16. conference
on Sustainable Development - wisconsin 17. Summer
Teacher Institute - california 18. educators
energy education ? massachusetts, texas, california
19.
Teacher-to-Teacher
Summer Workshops ? co, or, pa, fl, ca, mo, ma 20. Rainforest
Action Network *********************************** 1.
LAST
CALL FOR NAAEE CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Deadline:
May 7, 2004 The deadline for the North American Association for
Environmental Education (NAAEE) Call for Conference Presentations is fast
approaching. This year?s conference
theme is Casting a Wider Net for Environmental Education, November 6-10,
in Biloxi, Mississippi. We are
seeking presentations that provide one or more of the following elements:
Insightful research findings; Proven program models; Skills development; and
Dialogue facilitation. Each of the
seven strands will combine an Opening Symposium, Concurrent Sessions, and a
Closing session for culminating discussions. The seven strands are:
- Developing the EE
Profession - The Business of EE - Leadership Development and
Institutional Building - What Research Has to Say to Environmental
Educators - Cultural Diversity in EE
Programs - Sustainability Education - Topical Smorgasbord: Watersheds and
Forestry - The ?Open Mic? Strand Online or hard copy submissions
accepted. Please visit the conference page for additional
conference information and submission guidelines: http://naaee.org/conferences 2.
Fullbright
Scholar Program Application Deadline: August 1,
2004 The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering 37 lecturing,
research, and lecturing/research awards worldwide in environmental sciences for
the 2005-2006 academic year. Awards for both faculty and professionals range
from two months to an academic year. While many awards specify project and host
institution, there are a number of open "All Disciplines" awards that allow
candidates to propose their own project and determine their host institution
affiliation. Foreign language skills are needed in some countries, but most
Fulbright lecturing assignments are in English. http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/ ************************************ 3.
EPA
President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) Deadline:
July 31, 2004 President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) recognizes young people across America for projects that demonstrate their commitment to the environment. K-12 student or students, sponsored by an adult, submit evidence of a completed project as defined in the application (and application) to their local EPA regional office by July 31, 2004. http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/pdf/peyaapp.pdf 4.
NFWF
Nature of Learning Grants Program Deadline:
June 28, 2004 National Wildlife Refuge System?s new community-based
environmental education initiative. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded on a
competitive basis to support start-up expenses associated with new programs. In
addition, grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to
provide continued support to existing Nature of Learning
programs. http://refuges.fws.gov/education/natureOfLearning/intro.html 5.
Nicholas
Simeon Aleksiuk Environmental Fellowship Applications available September
2004 Applicable in any academic department, this environmental
scholarship of $30,000 per year aims to perpetuate the purity of purpose,
uncompromising integrity, and humanism displayed by Nicholas Aleksiuk in his
pursuit of knowledge during the course of his short life. Applicants should have
a record of outstanding academic achievement in the two years of full-time
university study immediately preceding application, plus a demonstrated desire
to reverse the deterioration of natural environments currently taking place
around the world. 6.
Pennsylvania
Environmental Education Grants Program Applications accepted throughout the year. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) sets
aside 5% of the pollution fines and penalties collected annually to stimulate
environmental education in Pennsylvania. This allocation established a grants
program that funds sound EE projects. http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/enved/EnviroEd/EnviroEdGrantsPro.htm 7.
David
Brower Youth Awards Deadline:
June 1, 2004 Earth Island Institute is accepting applications
for the fifth annual David Brower Youth Awards. People age 13
to 22 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership with projects in
environmental Conservation, Preservation or Restoration are encouraged to
apply. Six winners from the U.S. and Puerto Rico will each receive a
cash award of $3,000 and ongoing support of their development as
environmental leaders (including a scholarship to the Bioneers Conference).
Applications are online or request one at 415-788-3666,
Ext. 160, or bya@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. http://www.earthisland.org/project/viewProject.cfm?subSiteID=40 ************************************* 8.
Ambassadors
for the Environment - norway July 2 - 20, 2004 - Tordal,
Norway A four-week program in Norway for high school students to
study global environmental issues, ecology, natural resources and
culture. http://www.scandinavianseminar.com/files/ambass2004.pdf 9.
Environmental
Education in New Zealand Schools Report
Report on current practice in environmental education in
New Zealand schools using a range of methods ? a literature review of national
and international practice, a national survey of schools, and eight case studies
looking at schools/kura where environmental education is a strong focus, and key
findings from each research component. http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=9102&data=""> ************************************* 10. EETAP Resource Library Moves
to EE-Link The EETAP Resource Library was started by Ohio State
University to make EE resources more accessible to environmental educators. A major component of the Library is
Info-Sheets (1-2 page descriptions that summarize a specific EE topic and
identify resources for additional reading). The Info-Sheets help educators better
understand specific topics related to EE and are organized into 8 major
categories: History of EE;
Resources for Teaching; Academic Resources; Public Understanding of EE; Capacity
Building; Assessment and Evaluation; Decision-making; and Environmental
Topics. New Info-Sheets continue to
be added to the EETAP Resource Library collection. http://eelink.net/eetapresourcelibrary.html 11. Fundamentals
of Environmental Education - online June 14 - August 20, 2004 and September 13 - November 19, 2004 University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ten-week Fundamentals of EE course will be offered via the Internet for three undergraduate or graduate level credits. Non-resident tuition has been waived by UW Stevens Point to make this course available to a national audience. Available for no credit at a reduced cost. http://www.eetap.org/html/online_ee_course.php 12. Population Connection Facilitator Training September 18, 2004 -
New
Brunswick, New Jersey Population
Connection?s Education Program will be training for educators interested in
leading workshops for educators at schools, universities, conferences and other
education settings. Open to educators throughout New Jersey, New York City area,
and eastern Pennsylvania. No cost to attend; lunch will be
provided. Application deadline:
August 1, 2004. For information, contact: Melissa Holmes, 1-800-767-1956, Melissa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.populationconnection.org/education/features/feature4.html 13. 2nd
Annual Arizona Studies Academy June 21-26, 2004 - Scottsdale,
Arizona The theme ?Exploring Natural Resources in an Urban
Environment,? a 5 ½ day experience, designed to help participants gain an
in-depth understanding of AZ?s natural resources, and the complex social and
environmental impacts resulting from the state?s diverse needs and wants.
Sponsored through the EETAP grant. 14. Adopt-A-Watershed
Leadership Development - California July 17?24,
2004 - Bass Lake, California The 2004?2005 West Coast Leadership Development Program
kicks off with the Summer Leadership Institute in July 2004. The Spring Retreat
will be held at Sequoia Seminar in the Santa Cruz Mountains, April 28?May 1,
2005. http://www.adopt-a-watershed.org 15. Leopold
Education Project Workshop - wisconsin August 27-29, 2004 ? Wisconsin Dells,
Wisconsin The Leopold Education Project?s 9th Annual
National Workshop includes hands-on sessions, a trip to the Leopold family
Shack, and presentations by Leopold family members and scholars. On 26 August
there will be a journaling workshop and new participants with LEP can benefit
from a one-day Educator training at the same site, Upham Wood 4H EE Center,
Wisconsin Dells, WI. For details & registration see http://www.lep.org/calendar.php or call 877-773-2070. 16. international
conference on Sustainable Development - wisconsin June 6-10, 2004 - Green Bay, Wisconsin Sharing Indigenous Wisdom: An International Dialogue on Sustainable Development conference hosted by The Sustainable Development Institute at College of Menominee Nation. The conference design will bring together scholars and practitioners who are committed to the concepts of sustainable development. A forum will be created that encourages dialogue, learning, solidarity and cross-fertilization of ideas. http://www.sharingindigenouswisdom.org/ 17. Summer
Teacher Institute - CALIFORNIA June 20-25 - Oakland,
California Gold Rush to the Golden Gate
Summer Teacher Institute for educators to discover
how to integrate watershed concepts and Bay curriculum into their classrooms.
Features on-the-water experiences, expert speakers, and hands-on activities. The
program will also introduce habitat restoration and ways to incorporate service
learning projects into their work. http://www.savesfbay.org/educationprograms/teacherinstitute/institute.cfm 18. National
Energy Education Development (NEED) for Educators July 11-15 - Hyannis, Massachusetts; July 17-21 -
Galveston, Texas; July 25-29 - Long Beach,
California The NEED Conferences for Educators train teachers to
incorporate energy programs into their classroom and extracurricular activities.
Includes a one-day field experience, allowing an "up-close" view of a variety of
energy topics. Three graduate credits to participating
educators. http://www.need.org/training.htm 19.
Teacher-to-Teacher
Summer Workshops June 21-23 -
Denver, Colorado; June 28-30 - Portland, Oregon; July 6-8 - Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania; July 12-14 - Orlando, Florida; July 21-23 - Anaheim, California;
July 28-30 - St. Louis, Missouri; August 2-4, Boston,
Massachusetts Free workshops offered by the U.S. Department of
Education where teachers can hear from their colleagues about research-based
practices and effective methods of using data to inform instruction that have
been successfully applied in the classroom. The workshops are designed by
teachers for teachers, and apply to diverse groups of students. There is no registration fee for the summer
workshops and the Department is covering hotel costs for two nights and will
provide a travel stipend. Space is limited; for more information, go to: http://www.teacherquality.us/TeacherToTeacher/Workshops.asp 20. Rainforest
Action Network Rainforest Action Network site provides general facts
about rainforests, and includes fact sheets, an action center, current
campaigns, and a section for teachers and students. http://www.ran.org/info_center/about_rainforests.html **************************************************************** If you are receiving EE-News as a forwarded message or
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