Subject: Sustainability papers for students

Posted by Lees Stuntz on 1/30/2007

Message:

This sounds like a terrific opportunity for students to utilize their ST/SD skills!


For more information, see www.sustainus.org




Wanted: Citizen Scientists


If you’re between the ages of 13 and 26, study or work on science, and care passionately
about addressing the world’s toughest challenges, we encourage you to submit your
science!



The CITIZEN SCIENTIST online journal honors young people in the United States
who are enriching public dialogue with innovative, scientific approaches to
sustainable development.



The Citizen Science Technical Board is accepting short scientific papers or review articles
written for a non-scientist audience on natural or social science topics related to the
economic, social, technological, or environmental dimensions of sustainable development.
Papers need not describe original research, though original research is welcome and
encouraged.



The Board will select the best articles for online publication in CITIZEN SCIENTIST. Authors
of published papers will get the chance to present their work at CSD14 in New York City,
May 1-12, 2006. SustainUS will be joined by the US State Department in recognizing your
leadership and insight upon publication.



Selection Criteria*



CITIZEN SCIENTIST has three goals:
1. To provide articles that inform the public about scientific research related to
sustainable development – to alleviating poverty, improving the health and well-
being of underserved populations, and preserving environmental resources;
2. To showcase the work of young people making progress on these topics; and
3. To encourage young scientists to communicate their ideas to the general public.



Papers will be accepted in three categories, based on education and experience:
1. Middle and high school;
2. Undergraduate (including any two-year, four-year or vocational college or
university);
3. Graduate (including any masters, professional or PhD programs).



Papers will be judged by the following criteria:
1. Relevance: how important is the subject of the paper to the economic, social,
technological, and environmental issues that comprise the sustainable development
agenda?
2. Innovation: how original is the research or information presented?
3. Accessibility: how well does the paper communicate scientific information? Does it
explain concepts clearly and concisely in a way that the general public can
understand?



Please send all Paper Submissions to:



CitizenScience@SustainUS.org along with the information sheet provided by March 3, 2006.



* For an excellent example of science writing for the public, see SustainUS Science and Technology Newsletter #1
on carbon sequestration. Or refer to last year’s CITIZEN SCIENTIST papers, which are published on our website.


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