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Zooming Out for a Global View 2012 Global Issues Conference for High School Students

Zooming Out for a Global View 2012 Global Issues Conference for High School Students. Project Presentation Paul Blahut and Allan Leung AFIL Class of 2012.

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Zooming Out for a Global View 2012 Global Issues Conference for High School Students

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  1. Zooming Out for a Global View 2012 Global Issues Conference for High School Students Project Presentation Paul Blahut and Allan Leung AFIL Class of 2012 Sponsored by Public Partnership & Outreach, Office of the Provost, the College of Geosciences, and the Academy for Future International Leaders at Texas A&M University

  2. Outline Overview Project Requirements Submission Details Conference Details Key People Recruiting Volunteers Recruiting Speakers

  3. Project Overview Who: High School Students What: Global Issues Conference for high school students When: May 3rd Where: Rudder Tower Why: To develop the future leaders of tomorrow

  4. Project Overview II The Zooming Out for a Global View Conference is… “a student global issues conference for high school students”… but it is much more than that An opportunity to learn about sustainability issues affecting local and global communities A chance to interact with high school students and Texas A&M students/faculty A way to give back to society through education

  5. Project Requirements International element Impact on local community Sustainability (for future generations of AFIL)

  6. Student Submissions Written Paper (~1000 words) with Abstract (80-100 words) – Collegiate Level Multimedia Component Poster Rubrics

  7. Introductions Dr. Martha Green Public Partnerships & Outreach, Office of the Provost & The Confucius Institute Dr. Linda Edwards Director, Office of International Outreach

  8. Conference Day Place: Rudder Theater, Texas A&M University campus Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012 Time: 8:00 Registration & Poster Session set-up 9:00 Welcome & Keynote Address 10:15 Breakout Session 1 10:45 Breakout Session 2 11:30 Small Group Discussion & Provided Lunch 12:00 Poster Session 1:00 Featured Presentation 1:30 Awards Ceremony and featured student presentations 3:00 Campus Opportunities George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Tour of Kyle Field and Texas A&M Sports Museum Campus Tours

  9. Volunteers Listserv, word of mouth, FB event What they’ve done to help Grade projects – Over 100 Work-Hours Facilitate Conference – 30+ needed Response

  10. Keynote Speaker Economic Dr. Gaspar Director, Center for International Business Studies Speakers Environmental Jennifer Nations Water Resource Coordinator City of College Station Kelly Wellman Office of Sustainability Texas A&M University Dr. Vanegas Dean of the College of Architecture Societal Allison Johnston & Polly Calderon Academy for Future International Leaders Robert Cimmino Director, One Aggieland Norman Borlaug Institute

  11. Contact Information For questions related to projects or conference events, please direct emails to AFIL Student Coordinators Allan Leung and Paul Blahut aleung1391@tamu.edu , blahut.paul@gmail.com For other questions relating to the Zooming Out for a Global View Conference, please contact International Outreach Program Coordinator Martha Green: mgreen@exchange.tamu.edu

  12. Keynote Speaker Environmental Sustainability Issues: Energy Use • Genetically Modified Organisms • Resource Depletion • Clean Water • Sustainable Agriculture Economic Sustainability Issues: Black Economy (smuggling) • Consumerism • Consuming vs. Saving • Debt Crisis • Poverty • Fair Trade Societal Sustainability Issues: Disaster Aid • Globalization • Political Protests • Territory Disputes • Bullying • Health Care • Education Zooming Out for a Global View 2012 Global Issues Conference for High School Students Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012 Time: 9 am - 3 pm, includes lunch Fee: No charge for students and teachers Location: Rudder Theater Complex, on the campus of Texas A&M University Dr. Vanegas Dean of the College of Architecture Projects involve: • Basic understanding of sustainability as a concept: interconnectedness, systems, sustainability • Local investigation of an environmental, economic, or societal issue • Making the connection: How does the local issue impact our world? • Writing: Abstract & research paper focusing on a local issue and connecting it to a global perspective • Multi-media presentation: Linking a local problem to global impact • Poster: Illustrates key concepts of the project. Used to discuss project with faculty and students Projects teach: • Engage students in a real life learning experience • Writing skills: how to clearly present a problem and make a connection between the local problem and how it impacts our world in global proportions. • Presentation skills: Technology presentation and poster session Sponsored by Public Partnership & Outreach, Office of the Provost, the College of Geosciences, and the Academy for Future International Leaders at Texas A&M University

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