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Organized by the Environment, Society, and Sustainability Institute (ESSI) at Indiana University, the Summer Experience in Sustainability and the Environment (SESE) is a one-week virtual summer camp engaging high school students in educational experiences focused on the environment and sustainability. The program provides students with participatory, in-depth explorations of environmental and sustainability issues such as climate justice, outdoor recreation and health, sustainable fashion, urban green infrastructure, and environmental communication. SESE also introduces students to university degree options and co-curricular activities at IU-Bloomington, as well as career paths in environmental fields. The program particularly aims to promote the advancement of under-represented individuals in environmental and sustainability disciplines and careers.
This year, SESE will take place June 9–13, 2025. Apply now at the link below!
The SEE-IU program is a half-day field trip opportunity for Indiana high school environmental sciences classes. Students and teachers spend the morning or afternoon on IU-Bloomington's campus, and participate in activities such as:
- Taking a sample environmental or sustainability college class.
- Learning about available degree programs, internship and research opportunities, and extra curriculars.
- Participating in ongoing campus research and/or management efforts.
- Receiving resources about applying to Indiana University, including scholarship programs and resources for low-income and minority students.
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The mission of the Youth Environmental Leadership Summit is to bring local and regional high school students together in order to:
- Engage students in real-world problem solving for environmental change and sustainability.
- Expose students to innovative academic, research, and professional opportunities in the environmental field.
- Serve as a knowledge-sharing forum for Indiana high school environmental educators.
This one-day experience typically occurs mid-fall. Our Fall 2024 YELS event took place on Oct. 18.
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