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| Description: | In the Global Challenge, teams of US high school students collaborate with international counterparts from October to May to address an international issue (see website for details). Students strengthen skills in math, science, engineering, and critical thinking, while learning about global business practices. All participating students ages 14-17 have the opportunity to win significant college scholarships and other awards and recognition. Register Today, find a friend and an advisor, then Sign Up Your Team to begin an incredible journey of discovery, teamwork and global awareness. The global and economic future of our children and grandchildren is at stake. Technology, especially the Internet, is accelerating the pace of globalization and the growth of foreign businesses across all industries. China, India, Korea and other countries are quickly emerging as leaders in design, engineering, manufacturing, services, and innovation. Why Global Challenge? Many in the US consider globalization and foreign competition to be a threat, as American companies start to anticipate, prepare for, and react to increased competition by changing their traditional ways of operating. Adjusting to this new dynamic is challenging for the citizens and workers of developing countries as well as developed countries. But we believe that the changing global landscape creates an opportunity for all nations to strengthen and expand global understanding and cooperation and to solve the world’s most intractable problems, including global climate change, poverty, and disease. Through The Global Challenge, students begin to think more about these problems with applied math and science skills before they graduate from high school. We can turn the "problem” of global competition into an opportunity if we develop a global perspective and respond with the energy and creativity needed for leadership in innovation. The Challenge: Save the World on Your Way to College! The Global Challenge is an online international competition that encourages learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. If you are in high school, then we invite you to register, study, produce work and reap the rewards, including merit scholarships! 60% of our students are girls and young women, and 75% of all students are minorities, who are interested in making international friends and solving global problems. Who Can Join the Global Challenge? All students who are in high school (or the equivalent age which is usually 14-17 years old) are invited to participate. The official language of the program is English and you must be able to write and converse in English. The work for the different projects is performed in teams of four students. Global teams are comprised of two students from one country and two from another country. Our website facilitates the matching of students into teams so students can join individually or with a friend they want to work with. Registration is open year around.The program's main activities run from September to April and from June to September each year. Solutions are judged each May and October and awards are made in June and November. What Competitions make up the Global Challenge? There are several team competitions that are part of the Global Challenge Award Program. Each competition has its own set of rules and a score card that helps guide your team to a winning solution. Our offerings reflect the diverse interests and time availability of our students and we know you'll be able to find just the right fit for you. All competitions are team-based so no matter which one you choose, you'll get to make friends with students from around the world! Take a look... Awards We award all students who make a good effort! Awards given to all students upon request include letters of recommendation, certificates of participation and certificates of accomplishment. Other awards vary, and typically include sponsorship to courses, organizational membership, opportunities for study or engagement in science, technology engineering and mathematics, prizes, discounts on "green goods", cash, and travel support (or some combination) to all members of selected winning teams. 1. Awards are given to individual team members on winning teams in each competition. 2. Each competition will be judged using its own specific rubric. 3. Judging and the announcement of winners will take place twice each year. For April 30 submissions, judging in May and winners announced in early June. For October 30 submissions, judging in November and winners announced in early December. 4. An outside panel of experts and business professionals will assist in the judging process. Explorations Competition Start Date: Start anytime of the year after your Global Team is formed. End Date: Complete your Explorations by April 30 or October 30. Award Information: Your final written report will be judged and scored using a rubric which you will be provided. The winners will be announced June 1 (for April 30thsubmissions) or December 1 (for October 30th submissions). Top awards include sponsorships for further study, travel and money for college. Student Activities Explorations are one of the easiest ways to join Global Challenge students from around the world who share your enthusiasm for making friends, learning about climate change, and competing for prizes! In this competition path, your team works together on as many Explorations as you have time and interest to do. Your rewards are matched with your level of effort. Here's what you'll be doing if you choose the Explorations competition : Build a team of four students from at least 2 countries and get to know your teammates, establish team working processes and be in regular communication with your team. Hold regular team meetings along with your mentor to make team decisions and delegate work. Decide which challenges you and your teammates want to work on...the more you do, the more chance you have of winning the competition. Review your teammate's work and provide constructive comments. Send finished challenges to your mentor for review. Submit finished challenges on time in your project work space. Challenge yourself, ask lots of questions and have fun! Register your team early!!! Deadline is approximate deadline for team challenge to be submitted, and team must be registered before submission. |
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| Sponsor: | University of Vermont | ||
| Sponsor's Goals: | Established in 2005 in partnership with the University of Vermont College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, The Global Challenge engages parents, teachers, students and the community in a high-impact educational experience that teaches about complex systems and global engineering challenges while enhancing K12 education and strengthening the pipeline of students entering science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Recently funded by the ITEST program of the National Science Foundation, the program leverages existing online resources and networks and works collaboratively with other programs, such as UVM's Design TASC and the Engineering Summer Institute. We hope you take some time to learn about the project and find a way to participate, contribute, and help extend the goals of the Global Challenge. Our primary motivation is to prepare young people for the challenges of the 21st century by helping them build skills in disciplines necessary to succeed in a more complex, technologically-advanced world. |
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| Deadline: | 2010-09-01 | ||
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| Total # of Prizes: | 40 | ||
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| Top Prize: | $1000 | ||
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| For Residents of: | Anywhere in the world | ||
| Grades: | 9,10,11,12 | ||
| Other Requirements: | Each team registered for the next Global Challenge must complete the steps outlined below : Students electing to participate will work in teams of their own choosing, comprised of four students aged 14 to 17. Each team must have two students from India, China, Korea, or another country and two students from the US. Teams should strive for diversity in gender, race and cultural heritage. Each team must find at least one adult mentor from each country to help support their efforts. See website for more details. http://www.globalchallengeaward.org/display/public/Outlines%20of%20the%20Challenges# |
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