9 Saturday Afternoon Sessions: 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3
Session A: 1 – 4pm PST OR Session B: 4 – 7pm PST
Online Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom
HST (Session A – 10am to 1pm / B – 1pm to 4pm)
CST (Session A – 3pm to 6pm / B – 6pm to 9pm)
MST (Session A – 2pm to 5pm / B – 5pm to 8pm)
EST (Session A – 4pm to 7pm / B – 7pm to 10pm)
Studying the interactions between the varying components of our community, environmental scientists seek understanding and solutions to the impact humans have on the world around us. Over the course of 9 Saturday afternoons in Summer 2024, high school students will learn about their potential future opportunities throughout the Environmental Sciences field as it relates to an education, a career and creating solutions that can have a positive impact. The fresh air we breathe, the clean water that we drink, the natural habitat that humans and plant/animal species thrive in are all integral components of environmental science! Environmental scientists are instrumental in identifying key solutions to various environmental issues such as deforestation, cleaning up contaminated sites, sustainable energy use, microplastics, and atmospheric studies, and preventing threatened and endangered species. We will explore environmental science career sectors such as environmental chemist, environmental technician, environmental consultant, environmental lawyers, meteorologist, hydrologist, ecologist, environmental engineer, environmental health & safety officer, marine & wildlife biologist, and/or geographer to name a few. Environmental science is interdisciplinary with core concepts in chemistry, physics, biology, ecology, soil science, geology, one of the tenets is to ensure human health and the environment is maintained. During E-SIP students will hear presentations from professionals working in the environmental sciences field, participate in interactive workshops and experience the field firsthand by collaborating on a small facilitated group project related to core principles in the field of environmental science. E-SIP will be a fun and transformative way for high school students to learn more about their future opportunities in STEM and the diverse field of environmental science this Summer!
Core Components of Summer 2024 E-IP
– Environmental Speaker Talks & Discussions –
We will hear from working professionals in the Environmental Sciences field who have experience in fields such as bioengineering, climate change, We will hear from working professionals, researchers, and higher education professionals in the diverse field of environmental science. We will hear about subjects related to their work, their professional careers as well as their personal journey into the world of environmental science.
– College & Career Pathways –
As students learn more about their interests and personal strengths throughout E-SIP , we will discuss how students can connect their personal goals to tangible outcomes. We will explore college admissions as well as how to create an enriching college experience afterward. We will also explore career pathways and outcomes related to environmental sciences and beyond.
– Leadership Workshops –
Students will have comprehensive discussions about how they relate to the environmental sciences field and will also engage in workshops that help them understand their strengths in a team.
– Project Based Learning Team Work –
Students will take part in collaborative team projects where we will experience how real world professionals study environmental sciences to solve problems and cultivate solutions. Students will learn the value of teamwork, collaboration and working across sectors in environmental sciences to achieve outcomes.
E-SIP Program Staff
Cherona Levy
E-SIP Program Advisor
Cherona Levy is an Environmental Engineer with over a decade of experience in environmental regulation, consulting, and education. Cherona holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in environmental engineering from the University of Florida with a focus on water and sustainable resources. Cherona had the opportunity to serve a two-year term as an AmeriCorps member for non-profits on community relations, program development and environmental education programs for K-12 students and incoming college freshmen students. It was during similar to E-SIP, where Cherona was first exposed to STEM programs and educational outreach. She looks forward to continuing cultivating a community where students can explore career options in STEM.
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Summer 2024 E-SIP Attendance
Students are encouraged to attend all nine weekly sessions, but are allowed a maximum of two absences in the 9 Saturday afternoon program.