H2O to Go! Innovations: May 2020

 

Forms and Downloads:

Umiai

  • Registration Packet
  • Parent and Student Information Packet

 Application deadline: March 15 , 2020

H2O to Go! Innovations is hosted by Florida Atlantic University, Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. It is a three day intensive field based program focusing on sea level rise and climate change based in the Florida Keys (Summerland Key). The program increases student knowledge and awareness of local and global issues concerning water quantity and quality. Students will receive a certificate of completion from FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center for successful completion of this program. H20 to Go! Innovations is not a dual enrollment course.

Program Highlights:

  • Provides an immersive, rigorous academic learning environment based in the Florida Keys
  • Provides access to researchers, scientists and educators
  • Provides a supervised research scientist living experience
  • Provides cooperative learning opportunities with national and international staff
  • Includes FAU staff oversight 24/7, food, transport and accommodation

Accommodations

Students sleep in age and gender appropriate air conditioned accommodations. FAU staff are located within the accommodation buildings for supervision and in case of emergencies during the overnight stays. FAU staff are on call throughout the night. Students will be housed in apartments with bunk beds. Further details of living accommodations can be found at https://mote.org/locations/details/international-center-for-coral-reef-research-and-restoration

U MiamiWho may apply?

This program is offered to all incoming 10th -12th grade students that have completed H20 Connections and/ or Restorations. Priority will be give to those students who have completed both Connections and Restorations.

Spaces are limited. Only 12 students will be able to register for the program. Early registrations will be successful and there will be a waiting list created for those who apply after the program has reached capacity.

 


How to apply?

Registrations should to be printed, completed, scanned and submitted via email to chill38@fau.edu .

  • Successful applicants will be informed of acceptance one week after the submission date deadline and will receive further registration information in preparation for their visit.
  • Students must have completed either H20 to Go! Connection and/or Restorations to participate in this course.
  • Acceptance to this program is on a first come first served basis.

Application deadline: March 15, 2020

Program Fee: $600 per student. Full payment is required on acceptance to the program. A payment link will be provided.


For more information, please contact Christopher Hill, Program Coordinator at  chill38@fau.edu  or 561-686-6600.