National Youth Science Camp Applications Due by 3/1/14

Applications from graduating seniors for the National Youth Science Camp are due by 1 March 2014.  This prestigious opportunity allows two seniors from each state to attend the residential science program at no cost (including registration, room, board, and transportation expenses being paid for successful applicants), which will be held this year near Bartow, WV, in the Monongahela National Forest from 27 June to 20 July 2014.  Noted scientists will present lectures and hands-on activities as well as interact with student delegates.

Applicants must demonstrate superior academic proficiency in math and science, leadership skills and social maturity as evidenced by participation in community events, involvement in extra-curricular as well as academic events, be eligible for graduation between 7/1/13 and 6/30/14, and intend to pursue a STEM major in post-secondary education.  Some citizenship requirements apply.

For more information, and to apply before 1 March 2014, visit NYSC Application.

YELC Applications Due by 9/12/13 (Deadline Extended)

Remember to register your student teams for the Mojave/Antelope Valley Youth Environmental Leadership Conference sponsored by MEEC on 5 October 2013.  The featured speaker is once again Joel Greene; grants and transportation stipends may be available.  Applications are due by 5  12 September 2013 at 5:00pm.  Download the team application at www.meeconlinecom/students/yelc .  Submit Completed Applications:  MEEC/YELC, 14306 Park Ave, Victorville, CA 92392, Email to: christier@mdaqmd.ca.gov , FAX: (760) 241-6271.  For more information contact:  Christie Robinson/YELC Coordinator, (760) 245-1661 x 6101.

 

 

YELC Update - Team Registration Extended to 8/27

As an update to the post from 18 June, the deadline to complete and turn in all individual student forms for the Youth Environmental Leadership Conference in September has been extended to 27 August.  Team leaders must fill out and turn in the team registration forms by 15 August 2012, and provide the additional ones by 27 August.  For more information, see the 18 June 2012 post on this blog.

2012 YELC STEM Service Learning Conferences Scheduled for Fall 2012

MEEC's 2012 Youth Environmental Leadership STEM Service Learning Conferences have been scheduled for the California High Desert:  8 September 2012 at Granite Hills High School in the Victor Valley region; and 22 September 2012 at Discovery School in the Antelope Valley region.  Joel Greene from "Curiosity Quest" will be the keynote speaker for both events. 

The registration deadline for teams to participate is 15 August 2012; applications and further information are available at http://www.meeconline.com/students/yelc/ .

Limited transportation funds are available; teams may receive up to $250 grants to implement their service learning projects.  For more information, contact Christie Robinson of MEEC at (760) 245-1661 ext. 6717 or christier@mdaqmd.ca.gov .

YELC Application Deadline 11/30/11

The Antelope Valley region Youth Environmental Leadership Conference (YELC), hosted by the Mojave Environmental Education Consortium (MEEC), for AV student teams in grades 3 through 12, will be held on Saturday, 21 January 2012 at Mariposa Elementary in Lancaster (Victor Valley region event on 4 February 2012), from 9:00am to 3:00pm.  The keynote presenter will be Joel Greene, host of the national television program, "Curiosity Quest."  Applications and additional information about the event are available at http://www.meeconline.com/students/yelc/.  Applications are due to Cindi Wray by no later than 30 November 2011.

ExxonMobil and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Offer Opportunities for Hispanic STEM Students

ExxonMobil is partnering with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation to offer the LOFT Fellowship program for certain Hispanic students enrolled in a four-year college or university in specified engineering majors.  The Latinos On Fast Track program provides a scholarship, mentoring, and job interview possibilities.

Additionally, the 2011 Hispanic Heritage Awards for high school juniors who "demonstrate leadership in the classroom and community in an effort to encourage their peers to use education as a vehicle for success.. . Award categories include, but are not limited to: Business, Community Service, Education, Engineering and Mathematics, Healthcare and Science."  Applications are due by 1 June 2011.

For complete eligibility details and applications for these opportunities, visit ttp://www.hispanicheritage.org/loft_int.php?sec=200