Early Conference Experience in Geosciences Due July 29, 2016

Early Conference Experience in Geosciences (ECE GeoSci): An opportunity for High School students to attend a national forum at CCNY

We invite students from the 5 boroughs of NYC, who are entering their junior or senior year of high school, to attend the NOAA/EPP/MSI 8^th Biennial Science and Education Forum at The City College of the City University of New York (CCNY).  The ECE GeoSci events aim is to encourage students from underrepresented communities to pursue degrees in ocean, atmospheric, and geological sciences.

Students will attend the one-day ECE GeoSci event on Monday 29^th, August 2016 from 7:30am to 5:00pm, at no cost to the selected students.  Participants will be paired with a graduate student mentor for the day.  Pairings will be based on the expressed interests written within the online application.  Together participants and their mentors will attend scientific lectures covering a range of topics in the geosciences.  During special breakout sessions participants will learn about the process of transitioning from high school to college, explore career opportunities, and engage in dialogue with scientific professionals. 

Those who are interested should submit the online application as well as the additional requested materials.  The online application can be found line using the following link: http://bit.ly/App_ECEGeoSci. Additional information can be found in the enclosed PDF packet or online at http://bit.ly/ECEG_PacketF.

Extra Program Details

·       Online application, recommendation letter, waivers and liability forms must be submitted by 5:00pm on July 29th.
·       Participants are required to find their own transportation to the event
·       This program is fully funded so there is no cost for students while at the event
·       Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided
·       Each student will receive a Certificate of Participation 

All questions and concerns should be directed to LaTreese Denson or Chante Davis at ECEGeoSci@gmail.com.

LaTreese S. Denson
Ph.D. Student
University of Miami
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Department of Marine Biology and Ecology

ECE GeoSci Coordinator

Email: ECEGeoSci@gmail.com