Exploration of Ecosystems Climate Conscious

Exploration of Ecosystems Climate Conscious

A study of the effects of global warming on ecosystems around the

world.

A study of the effects of global warming on ecosystems around the

world.

TRIOTRIO

• The Federal TRIO Programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

• The Federal TRIO Programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Pre-College Programs Upward Bound

Pre-College Programs Upward Bound

Provides educational services to low-income and/or first-generation college bound students.

Provides educational services to low-income and/or first-generation college bound students.

Pre-College ProgramsPre-College Programs

•Upward Bound I

•Upward Bound II

•Upward Bound Math and Science

•Upward Bound I

•Upward Bound II

•Upward Bound Math and Science

Exploration of Ecosystems Climate Conscious April 3rd-7th, 2008

Exploration of Ecosystems Climate Conscious April 3rd-7th, 2008

Three Phases

Phase I. Introduction

Phase II. Data Collection - Hands-on Exploration of Ecosystems in Puerto Rico

Phase III. Presentation of Findings

Three Phases

Phase I. Introduction

Phase II. Data Collection - Hands-on Exploration of Ecosystems in Puerto Rico

Phase III. Presentation of Findings

Global WarmingGlobal Warming

•Global warming is a result of both the intentional and unintentional consequences of human activity that creates an imbalance in the earth’s atmosphere by adding greenhouse gas emissions, depleting ozone layer, and leading to the warming of the earth’s surface.

•Global warming is a result of both the intentional and unintentional consequences of human activity that creates an imbalance in the earth’s atmosphere by adding greenhouse gas emissions, depleting ozone layer, and leading to the warming of the earth’s surface.

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Exploration of Ecosystems Phase I

Introduction

Exploration of Ecosystems Phase I

Introduction

•Participate in workshops on global warming and ecosystems

•View and analyze Al Gore’s, “An Inconvenient Truth”

•Participate in workshops on global warming and ecosystems

•View and analyze Al Gore’s, “An Inconvenient Truth”

Exploration of Ecosystems Phase II

Data Collection

Exploration of Ecosystems Phase II

Data Collection

• Guided tours of the following: 1.Caribbean National Rain Forest, El Yunque 2. Rio Camuy Cave Park 3. Coral reefs 4. Mangroves 5. Guanica’s Dry Forest Reserve

• Guided tours of the following: 1.Caribbean National Rain Forest, El Yunque 2. Rio Camuy Cave Park 3. Coral reefs 4. Mangroves 5. Guanica’s Dry Forest Reserve

Caribbean National Rain Forest

El Yunque

Caribbean National Rain Forest

El Yunque

The only rainforest in the system of national parks of the United States which encompasses more than 28,000 acres of flora and is home to a variety of animals.

The only rainforest in the system of national parks of the United States which encompasses more than 28,000 acres of flora and is home to a variety of animals.

Rio Camuy Cave ParkRio Camuy Cave Park

The third largest underground river cavern system in the world, and home to unique species

of fish that are blind, and eons-old stalactites and stalagmites.

The third largest underground river cavern system in the world, and home to unique species

of fish that are blind, and eons-old stalactites and stalagmites.

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Coral ReefsCoral Reefs

Coral reefs, are one of the most valuable and spectacular environments on earth, and also one of the most productive and diverse marine ecosystems.

Coral reefs, are one of the most valuable and spectacular environments on earth, and also one of the most productive and diverse marine ecosystems.

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MangrovesMangroves

A costal forest of the most complex and productive tropical ecosystem developing or growing in a low-nutrient environment.

A costal forest of the most complex and productive tropical ecosystem developing or growing in a low-nutrient environment.

Guanica’s Dry Forest Reserve

Guanica’s Dry Forest Reserve

This forest contains over 600 uncommon types of plants and 48 endangered species that are threatened by the onset of forest fires brought about by increasing temperatures.

This forest contains over 600 uncommon types of plants and 48 endangered species that are threatened by the onset of forest fires brought about by increasing temperatures.

Exploration of Ecosystems Phase III

Presentation of Findings

Exploration of Ecosystems Phase III

Presentation of Findings

•University of Maryland Undergraduate Studies Research Day

•April 23, 2008

•University of Maryland Undergraduate Studies Research Day

•April 23, 2008

ApplicationApplication

• Available at: http:/www.precollege.umd.edu

• Due: February 2, 2008 (priority deadline)

• $100 deposit/application fee due with application

*Deposit/application fee is refundable if the student is not selected to participate.

• Available at: http:/www.precollege.umd.edu

• Due: February 2, 2008 (priority deadline)

• $100 deposit/application fee due with application

*Deposit/application fee is refundable if the student is not selected to participate.

Participation RequirementParticipation Requirement

•Student must be in Good Academic Standing.

•Student must be in Good Academic Standing.

AccommodationsCopaMarina Resort

Guanica, Puerto Rico

AccommodationsCopaMarina Resort

Guanica, Puerto Rico

• All inclusive resort• Quads (4 students per room) • All inclusive resort• Quads (4 students per room)

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TransportationTransportation• Air: Depart: Baltimore Washington International Airport

or Washington Dulles International Airport Arrive: San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Ground: Mini Bus

• Air: Depart: Baltimore Washington International Airport

or Washington Dulles International Airport Arrive: San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Ground: Mini Bus

CostCost

• Upward Bound Participants: $1,100 +Fees

• Non- Upward Bound Participants :$1,200 + Fees

• Upward Bound Participants: $1,100 +Fees

• Non- Upward Bound Participants :$1,200 + Fees

Payment ScheduleUpward Bound Participants

Payment ScheduleUpward Bound Participants

Check made payable to Pre-College Programs Foundation Check made payable to Pre-College Programs Foundation

Date Amount Due

February 2, 2008 $100

February 9, 2008 $330

February 23, 2008 $330

March 8, 2008 $340/Balance

FundraisingFundraising

• JOE CORBI PIZZA: $5.75 profit per box

• GRANDMA CORBI’S HOME-BAKED GOURMET COOKIE DOUGH: $5.00 profit per tub

Contact: Rhea Nedd, 301-405-6782, rheanedd@umd.edu

• JOE CORBI PIZZA: $5.75 profit per box

• GRANDMA CORBI’S HOME-BAKED GOURMET COOKIE DOUGH: $5.00 profit per tub

Contact: Rhea Nedd, 301-405-6782, rheanedd@umd.edu

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Fundraising cont.Fundraising cont.

•Start: January 26, 2008

•End: March 1, 2008 Money and Orders Due

•Delivery: April 12, 2008

•Start: January 26, 2008

•End: March 1, 2008 Money and Orders Due

•Delivery: April 12, 2008

ContactsContacts

Annie Foster Ahmed, Associate Director 301-405-0965 aefa@umd.edu Rhea Nedd, Assistant Director 301-405-6782 rheanedd@umd.edu

Visit: http://www.precollege.umd.edu

Annie Foster Ahmed, Associate Director 301-405-0965 aefa@umd.edu Rhea Nedd, Assistant Director 301-405-6782 rheanedd@umd.edu

Visit: http://www.precollege.umd.edu