INEPO-USA Contest Judging
INEPO-USA CONTEST JUDGING
Submitted project will be judged by a committee led by Science professors from Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University, UGA , Clemson University and also with the additional participation of Science Departments and Science professors from other universities.
Due to an Extremely High Volume of Requests and Interest,
Contest Deadlines are Extended to
February 10th !
Contest Deadlines are Extended to
February 10th !
Program Objectives
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To enhance civic engagement in youth;
To increase student responsiveness in solving global and local problems relating to environmental sustainability;
To increase student awareness of international issues;
To create ways for young people to think about helping their communities, effecting society at multiple levels;
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About INEPO
Dear Student and Educator:
Istanbul Center presents to you an ascendant program for students and teachers based on a scientific approach to enhance several core skills in students no matter what discipline they may study but all of which lead to a sustainable environment.
These core competencies include, but are not limited to:
Creative Problem Solving through Scientific Point Of View
Critical Thinking for Environmental Subjects
Participation in Finding Alternative, Eco-Friendly Energy Sources
Developing Projects to Eliminate Polluting Agents
Preparation of Groundwork for a Recovery Process
Interdisciplinary Studies to Solve Environmental Issues
Middle and high-school students (grades 6-12) in the Southeastern United States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee) are invited to submit an original project on the problems of the environment.
The above global, humanistic theme of 'Creating a Sustainable Environment' for the INEPO Contest incorporates, but is not limited to, the following subjects:
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Physics
Environmental Biology
Environmental Health
Environmental Social Sciences
International education is promoted via this program and the winners will be promoted to attend the international contest participated in by 44 countries.
About Istanbul Center
Istanbul Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-governmental and non-partisan organization that was established in 2002 to promote better understanding and closer relations between cultures. We seek above all to proactively contribute to solving educational, cultural, environmental, social and humanitarian issues. We do this by creating opportunities for children and adults to engage in dialogue through education, culture and humanitarian works.
The Center provides learning opportunities for K-12 students on a variety of subjects such as language, science and art, as well as offering test-prep classes for standardized tests like the SAT. Istanbul Center also organizes seminars and lecture series for adults through partnerships with local, national and international organizations.
