Summer Experience in Sustainability & the Environment Application Form

Overview: The Integrated Program in the Environment (IPE) at Indiana University is excited to offer the fifth annual Summer Experience in Sustainability & the Environment (SESE) program fully online this summer! SESE will be offered as a four week, interactive program that will introduce high school students to sustainability and the environment on IU's campus. Participants will explore the environmental field through hands-on activities and learn about college and career opportunities at IU from current students, staff and faculty.

This program will include:

• Four, 1 week-long modules, each focused on a different environmental or sustainability-related subject and lead by IU faculty
• Live lectures, including question & answer sessions and discussions, featuring IU faculty, staff and students
• Hands-on activities designed to be completed at home or in your neighborhood, with family members and/or fellow participants
• A certificate of completion, contact information for all faculty, staff and student instructors, and further resources and activities for particularly passionate participants!

SESE represents a unique opportunity for students, particularly minority, low-income, LGBTQ+, and 1st generation college students, to explore the environmental field, learn about college, and become environmental leaders in their communities.

2020 Program Dates: Monday, June 22nd - Friday, July 17th

Costs: There is NO COST for this program

Eligibility: Preference will be given to students who will be Juniors or Seniors by Fall 2020, underrepresented youth (including minority, low-income, LGBTQ+, and first generation college students), and those who exhibit intellectual merit. Participants MUST:

1. Have access to a computer and internet, and
2. Be available for group work and active participation for approximately 1-2 hours/week day (M-F) for the duration of the program.

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15th at 5:00 PM

Notification of acceptance, along with registration forms, will be sent via email (to both student and guardian email addresses) on Tuesday June 16th.

IU SUMMER EXPERIENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY & THE ENVIRONMENT
STUDENT SIGN-UP FORM

Program Dates: June 28- July 1, 2018
Application deadline extended until camp fills.

First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Home Address
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Student Email:
Student Phone Number:
Gender: Female
Male
Third gender/Non-Binary
Prefer not to answer


Race/Ethnicity: American Indian/Native American
African American/African
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Asian (Burmese, Indonesian, Mongolian)
Hispanic/Latino
Hmong, Nepalese, Romani, Tibetan, Thai American)
Caucasian
Other: Prefer not to answer

Fall 2018 Class Standing: 9th
10th
11th
12th

GPA (non-weighted): out of 4.0
Name of Current School:
School Address
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Name of High School for Fall 2018:
Extracurricular Activities:
List all extracurricular activities in which you participated and honors or awards received (e.g., Science Olympiad, band/orchestra, sports, community programs, etc.)
Statement of Interest:
Please address the following question in your statement. (Evaluation of this essay is very important so please give it thoughtful consideration.)
In your essay please tell the Integrated Program in the Environment why you are interested in attending The Integrated Program in the Environment's Summer Experience in Sustainability & the Environment (SESE) by describing what "sustainability" means to you. Include in your essay what you hope to gain from attending the SESE program and how you think it will help you in your pursuit of college and ultimately your future career.

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Name:
Daytime Phone: Home Work

Cell:
Email Address:
Relationship: Custodial Parent
Other:

Program Follow-up Information:

I understand that the above named student is applying for participation in the Summer Experience in Sustainability & the Environment on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. To help program organizers know how the program is helping students, I understand that as a participant I will be asked to provide information on the student when requested by program sponsors. This information will be collected on an annual basis, will be kept confidential, and may include:
   Academic progress reports through high school
   Dates of graduation from high school and entry into college or university
   Majors/Minors in college or university

My electronic signature below indicates that the above information is correct and that I am aware that Indiana University might request follow-up information in the future to help improve the programs and activities they offer.

Grade Verification:

Student eligible for textbook benefits? Yes
No
I verified the student's GPA with their school counselor or a school administrator.
Parent/Guardian eSignature:
Date of eSignature:

Additional Student Information:

T-shirt size (check one; adult sizes) S
M
L
XL
XXL
Did any of your parents/guardians complete a four-year college degree? Yes
No

For any special needs or accommodations, please contact:
Sarah Mincey (Program Director)
skmincey@iu.edu
812-855-8745
Student eSignature:
Date of eSignature:

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