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CREEC NetworkCalifornia Regional Environmental Education CommunityOctober 2008 for Students
2008-09 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology Deadline: October 1, 2008 (registration online has been available since May) Applicants: High school students This competition recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research.Edison Challenge Deadline: October 31, 2008 (begins October 8, 2008) Applicants: Middle- and high- school student-teacher teams in SCE's service territory. Teams explore science projects focusing on conservation, energy, and the environment.President's Environmental Youth Awards Deadline: October 31, 2008 Applicants: K-12 students The President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) promote awareness of our nation's natural resources and encourage positive community involvement. Since 1971, the President of the United States has joined with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to recognize young Americans for protecting our nation's air, water, land and ecology. Each year the PEYA program honors a wide variety of environmental projects developed by young individuals, school classes, summer camps, public interest groups and youth organizations to promote environmental awareness. |