Environmental Leadership in Hawaii
A Science & Culture Program for High School Students
Program Dates:
March 30 - April 6, 2012
Eligibility:
For students completing 9th-12th grade by June 2012
Fees:
$2,895, airfare not included
Application Deadline:
February 2, 2012
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This Spring, Brown University offers outstanding high school students an opportunity to study marine science, volcanology, and culture in one of the earth’s most incredible places: the living laboratory of Hawaii.
The island of Hawaii allows students to experience a wide variety of unique ecosystems and flourishing human culture. The Island hosts an incredible diversity of climate types and biologically significant species. In just over 4,000 miles of terrain, students can find everything from dry coastal desert, to some of the wettest spots on earth, snow-capped mountains, and coral reef systems. Occupying just one percent of the landmass of the United States, the islands of Hawaii are home to thousands of plants and animals found nowhere else on earth.
Focus of Study:
- Living history and culture of Hawaii
- Natural and geological history of the islands
- Human impact on the Islands
- Leadership skills for sustainable communities
Learning Activities:
- Visit Volcanoes National Park
- Hike across a dormant volcanic crater
- Explore a tropical forest
- Snorkel and kayak to explore marine biology and coral reef ecology
- Meet Kupunas (elders) and explore the history and culture of Hawaii