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Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Seniors
We are excited to announce that our scholarship application is now open! The Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County (RCDGSDC) invites local high school students to apply for our annual Jim Thompson Conservation Scholarship! The deadline is May 6th, so please remind your interested students to apply!
We will award up to seven scholarships of $1,000 each to senior students pursuing further education in the fields of resource conservation, environmental science, biology, sustainability, or agriculture.
Eligible candidates must:
Please share this email and the 2024 RCD Conservation Scholarship application with counselors, teachers, advisors, community members, and students!
To apply, candidates will need to provide the following documents:
All applications must be completed and submitted online. You will need a valid Google account to access the application. To apply, click here and complete the google application by 11:59pm Monday, May 6th, 2024.
Thanks for helping us spread the word about this opportunity!
Kacie Wright (she/they) – Education Coordinator
Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County
In partnership with Wild Willow Farm & Education Center
& the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County
11769 Waterhill Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
619-693-8031
www.rcdsandiego.org
We will award up to seven scholarships of $1,000 each to senior students pursuing further education in the fields of resource conservation, environmental science, biology, sustainability, or agriculture.
Eligible candidates must:
- Be a resident within the RCD of Greater San Diego County’s sphere of influence (see the application for a map).
- Have successfully completed three years of study at an accredited high school.
- Be nearing completion of their fourth year of high school while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
- Expect, or have received, a “notice of intent” to enroll in undergraduate college courses related to resource conservation, agriculture, or biology.
Please share this email and the 2024 RCD Conservation Scholarship application with counselors, teachers, advisors, community members, and students!
To apply, candidates will need to provide the following documents:
- Acceptance Letter(s) from colleges/universities.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Unofficial photocopy of your high school transcript of grades.
- A one-page, 300 – 500-word essay.
- Information about your coursework and extracurricular activities.
All applications must be completed and submitted online. You will need a valid Google account to access the application. To apply, click here and complete the google application by 11:59pm Monday, May 6th, 2024.
Thanks for helping us spread the word about this opportunity!
Kacie Wright (she/they) – Education Coordinator
Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County
In partnership with Wild Willow Farm & Education Center
& the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County
11769 Waterhill Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
619-693-8031
www.rcdsandiego.org
Expanding Your Horizons Summer Bioengineering Camp, FREE!!
Greetings Everyone,
I hope this finds your start to April going well! I'm reaching out today regarding a unique opportunity - , the STEM Summer Course: Bioengineering & Instrument Development for young women in grades 10 and 11. We have opened the application for this FREE training which will be held the week of June 24th, and you can find additional details on our EYH Cafe page below. We plan to notify accepted participants by April 30th so encourage you to apply soon as we will need to award 20 spaces to participants. A brief synopsis is below, as is the link to register online.
Please let me know if you have any questions and feel free to pass this along to others that may be interested!
STEM Summer Course: Bioengineering & Instrument Development
Join us this summer for an innovative camp experience that combines engineering with practical electrical and programming skills, focusing on building sensors for biological applications. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, such as constructing their own oxygen biosensor and mastering essential techniques like soldering, programming, pipetting, and microscopy. From starting from scratch to designing and conducting their own experiments, campers will gain valuable insights into the scientific method and data analysis. With a small student-to-instructor ratio, attendees will receive personalized mentoring from bioengineers, researchers, and biologists, providing a unique opportunity to explore careers in bioengineering, research, and biology. Plus, upon completion, participants will earn a certificate to enhance their college applications. Join us and embark on an exciting journey of discovery and skill-building!
🌟 Summer Bioengineering Camp Highlights:
🧪 Learn soldering, programming, and more
🔬 Explore the scientific method
🎓 Earn a certificate for your college applications
👩🔬 Mentoring by experts in bioengineering and biology
Click here to Register and for additional Information!
Cheers,
Liz Ferguson
Executive Director
Expanding Your Horizons of San Diego
(619) 459-2242
www.eyhsandiego.org
I hope this finds your start to April going well! I'm reaching out today regarding a unique opportunity - , the STEM Summer Course: Bioengineering & Instrument Development for young women in grades 10 and 11. We have opened the application for this FREE training which will be held the week of June 24th, and you can find additional details on our EYH Cafe page below. We plan to notify accepted participants by April 30th so encourage you to apply soon as we will need to award 20 spaces to participants. A brief synopsis is below, as is the link to register online.
Please let me know if you have any questions and feel free to pass this along to others that may be interested!
STEM Summer Course: Bioengineering & Instrument Development
Join us this summer for an innovative camp experience that combines engineering with practical electrical and programming skills, focusing on building sensors for biological applications. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, such as constructing their own oxygen biosensor and mastering essential techniques like soldering, programming, pipetting, and microscopy. From starting from scratch to designing and conducting their own experiments, campers will gain valuable insights into the scientific method and data analysis. With a small student-to-instructor ratio, attendees will receive personalized mentoring from bioengineers, researchers, and biologists, providing a unique opportunity to explore careers in bioengineering, research, and biology. Plus, upon completion, participants will earn a certificate to enhance their college applications. Join us and embark on an exciting journey of discovery and skill-building!
🌟 Summer Bioengineering Camp Highlights:
- Dates: June 24-28
- Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Location: University of San Diego campus
- Participants: Young women in 10th and 11th grades
- All food provided
- FREE opportunity
🧪 Learn soldering, programming, and more
🔬 Explore the scientific method
🎓 Earn a certificate for your college applications
👩🔬 Mentoring by experts in bioengineering and biology
Click here to Register and for additional Information!
Cheers,
Liz Ferguson
Executive Director
Expanding Your Horizons of San Diego
(619) 459-2242
www.eyhsandiego.org
Congratulations to all of my current and former students who have been accepted into SDSU!!!! Go Aztecs!!!!
Young Physicists Program
Hello Everyone!
Young Physicists' Program is back with its next event scheduled for April 20th, 2024. The registration for the event is now open and can be found here and on our website. Please note that due to space constraints we can only offer a certain number of seats per event and these are on a first come first served basis.
For those who haven't been to YPP before, here is a brief overview of the program's activities -
Starting the program
We'll officially start the program at 10 am, or a few minutes after. Please show up at 9:45 (or earlier if you want, we'll be around), so we can settle down before we begin at 10 am. This month's event is based on Electrodynamics and Magnetism.
Lecture and lunch
At 12:00 we'll escort all the kids up to the Mayer Room where they will hear a 30-min talk on current physics research by a UCSD professor. At 12:30, we'll bring the kids back down to the courtyard, and all of us (kids and volunteers) will get to enjoy pizza and soda. We wrap up the event after the pizza so you can come pick up the kids at around 1 pm or maybe a little before.
Please note that you are required to bring a signed waiver form, which then remains valid for the remainder of the academic year. If this is your first event this academic year (i.e. if you did not attend the October event), please bring a signed waiver. The waiver form can be found here. We cannot let students check in without a signed waiver!
Covid-19 Guidelines
YPP will strictly adhere to campus guidelines on Covid-19 which can be found here. This webpage is actively updated and the guidelines on the day of the event will be followed.
We also have an FAQ page on our website for common queries! Please let us know if you have any questions! You can also contact us via our Facebook page here!
People usually hear about this program from their classmates and teachers, so if you feel you know someone who might benefit from attending YPP, please let them know about this website or this email and we can answer any of their questions.
Lastly, if you no longer wish to receive these emails, please let us know and we will take you off this email list.
Thank you,
Sincheng Huang
YPP Co-Coordinator
Young Physicists' Program is back with its next event scheduled for April 20th, 2024. The registration for the event is now open and can be found here and on our website. Please note that due to space constraints we can only offer a certain number of seats per event and these are on a first come first served basis.
For those who haven't been to YPP before, here is a brief overview of the program's activities -
Starting the program
We'll officially start the program at 10 am, or a few minutes after. Please show up at 9:45 (or earlier if you want, we'll be around), so we can settle down before we begin at 10 am. This month's event is based on Electrodynamics and Magnetism.
Lecture and lunch
At 12:00 we'll escort all the kids up to the Mayer Room where they will hear a 30-min talk on current physics research by a UCSD professor. At 12:30, we'll bring the kids back down to the courtyard, and all of us (kids and volunteers) will get to enjoy pizza and soda. We wrap up the event after the pizza so you can come pick up the kids at around 1 pm or maybe a little before.
Please note that you are required to bring a signed waiver form, which then remains valid for the remainder of the academic year. If this is your first event this academic year (i.e. if you did not attend the October event), please bring a signed waiver. The waiver form can be found here. We cannot let students check in without a signed waiver!
Covid-19 Guidelines
YPP will strictly adhere to campus guidelines on Covid-19 which can be found here. This webpage is actively updated and the guidelines on the day of the event will be followed.
We also have an FAQ page on our website for common queries! Please let us know if you have any questions! You can also contact us via our Facebook page here!
People usually hear about this program from their classmates and teachers, so if you feel you know someone who might benefit from attending YPP, please let them know about this website or this email and we can answer any of their questions.
Lastly, if you no longer wish to receive these emails, please let us know and we will take you off this email list.
Thank you,
Sincheng Huang
YPP Co-Coordinator
Hello Everyone!
For information about this program and future activities, check out their website.
Please note that you are required to bring a signed waiver form, which then remains valid for the remainder of the academic year. The waiver form can be found here. We cannot let students check in without a signed waiver!
Covid-19 Guidelines
YPP will strictly adhere to campus guidelines on Covid-19 which can be found here. This webpage is actively updated and the guidelines on the day of the event will be followed.
We also have an FAQ page on our website for common queries! Please let us know if you have any questions! You can also contact us via our Facebook page here!
People usually hear about this program from their classmates and teachers, so if you feel you know someone who might benefit from attending YPP, please let them know about this website and we can answer any of their questions.
Thank you,
Sanchit Sabhlok
For information about this program and future activities, check out their website.
Please note that you are required to bring a signed waiver form, which then remains valid for the remainder of the academic year. The waiver form can be found here. We cannot let students check in without a signed waiver!
Covid-19 Guidelines
YPP will strictly adhere to campus guidelines on Covid-19 which can be found here. This webpage is actively updated and the guidelines on the day of the event will be followed.
We also have an FAQ page on our website for common queries! Please let us know if you have any questions! You can also contact us via our Facebook page here!
People usually hear about this program from their classmates and teachers, so if you feel you know someone who might benefit from attending YPP, please let them know about this website and we can answer any of their questions.
Thank you,
Sanchit Sabhlok
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista Well-Being Center
If you would like to know more details of any of the programs at the center, please visit their website at www.scripps.org/locations/specialty-centers/scripps-well-being-center-chula-vista.
Have an awesome month!
Porscha Smith-Hopkins
Administrative Coordinator
SD Border AHEC/Community Benefits
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista Well Being Center
237 Church Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910
Ph: (619) 862-6603
Cell: (619) 623-0802
Fx: (619) 862-6615
[email protected]
Porscha Smith-Hopkins
Administrative Coordinator
SD Border AHEC/Community Benefits
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista Well Being Center
237 Church Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910
Ph: (619) 862-6603
Cell: (619) 623-0802
Fx: (619) 862-6615
[email protected]
South Bay Sustainable Communities Network
I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!
Stay Cool,
Tina Matthias
Founder/Executive Director
South Bay Sustainable Communities Network
www.southbaysustainablecommunities.org
Stay Cool,
Tina Matthias
Founder/Executive Director
South Bay Sustainable Communities Network
www.southbaysustainablecommunities.org
This Week in Physics Magazine — April 8, 2024
VIEWPOINT
Exploring the Black Hole Population with an Open MindMaya Fishbach – April 8, 2024
A new model describes the population of black hole binaries without assumptions on the shape of their distribution—a capability that could boost the discovery potential of gravitational-wave observations.
RESEARCH NEWS
Probing Liquid Water’s Structure with Attosecond X-Ray PulsesApril 4, 2024
Using an ultrafast technique, researchers shed light on how the hydrogen-bonded structure of water is reflected in its x-ray spectrum.
VIEWPOINT
Shielding Quantum Light in Space and TimeGiuseppe Fumero – April 3, 2024
A way to create single photons whose spatiotemporal shapes do not expand during propagation could limit information loss in future photonic quantum technologies.
Q&A
Making Sense of Handedness on a LatticeApril 2, 2024
David Kaplan has developed a lattice model for particles that are left- or right-handed, offering a firmer foundation for the theory of weak interactions.
ARTS & CULTURE
Modeling Tissue Mechanics with Molten GlassApril 5, 2024
A glass studio becomes a physics lab for biophysicists examining the physiological tissue properties of marine microorganisms.
SYNOPSIS
Thermal Conductivity Not Too Hot to HandleApril 5, 2024
A radiometry technique directly measures thermal conductivity in molten metals and confirms the relationship with electrical resistivity.
SYNOPSIS
Stiffening a Spring Made of LightApril 4, 2024
Adding a nonlinear crystal to an optical spring can change the spring’s stiffness, a finding that could allow the use of such devices as gravitational-wave detectors.
SYNOPSIS
Shape Matters in Self-AssemblyApril 3, 2024
A theoretical study of self-assembly finds that hexagon-shaped building blocks can form large structures faster than triangular or square blocks.
SYNOPSIS
A Counterintuitive Set of Tunneling Effects Observed at LastApril 2, 2024
Graphene is the setting for the first demonstration of relativistic electrons’ paradoxical ability to whiz through a barrier, provided the barrier is high enough.
Exploring the Black Hole Population with an Open MindMaya Fishbach – April 8, 2024
A new model describes the population of black hole binaries without assumptions on the shape of their distribution—a capability that could boost the discovery potential of gravitational-wave observations.
RESEARCH NEWS
Probing Liquid Water’s Structure with Attosecond X-Ray PulsesApril 4, 2024
Using an ultrafast technique, researchers shed light on how the hydrogen-bonded structure of water is reflected in its x-ray spectrum.
VIEWPOINT
Shielding Quantum Light in Space and TimeGiuseppe Fumero – April 3, 2024
A way to create single photons whose spatiotemporal shapes do not expand during propagation could limit information loss in future photonic quantum technologies.
Q&A
Making Sense of Handedness on a LatticeApril 2, 2024
David Kaplan has developed a lattice model for particles that are left- or right-handed, offering a firmer foundation for the theory of weak interactions.
ARTS & CULTURE
Modeling Tissue Mechanics with Molten GlassApril 5, 2024
A glass studio becomes a physics lab for biophysicists examining the physiological tissue properties of marine microorganisms.
SYNOPSIS
Thermal Conductivity Not Too Hot to HandleApril 5, 2024
A radiometry technique directly measures thermal conductivity in molten metals and confirms the relationship with electrical resistivity.
SYNOPSIS
Stiffening a Spring Made of LightApril 4, 2024
Adding a nonlinear crystal to an optical spring can change the spring’s stiffness, a finding that could allow the use of such devices as gravitational-wave detectors.
SYNOPSIS
Shape Matters in Self-AssemblyApril 3, 2024
A theoretical study of self-assembly finds that hexagon-shaped building blocks can form large structures faster than triangular or square blocks.
SYNOPSIS
A Counterintuitive Set of Tunneling Effects Observed at LastApril 2, 2024
Graphene is the setting for the first demonstration of relativistic electrons’ paradoxical ability to whiz through a barrier, provided the barrier is high enough.