Mangroves have been identified as one of the most important sinks in the global carbon pool, accounting for about 14% of carbon sequestration by the global ocean. However, mangroves in the Niger Delta are being disturbed by anthropogenic activities like deforestation, degradation, and oil spills. This mangrove restoration program will collect data on the effects…
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FROZEN MARVELS – MERGING ART AND SCIENCE TO TELL STORIES OF PERMAFROST – YLVA SJÖBERG, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
This project will create new science outreach products by bringing artists, storytellers, and scientists together on the topic of permafrost, the world of underground ice, soil, and bacteria. There are four finalist projects that present science to a range of audiences in innovative and non-traditional ways: 1) an audiobook/podcast/sound art project; 2) a circus project;…
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PROMOTING EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO REDUCE PLASTIC POLLUTION IN OCEANS – EMMANUEL CHIKE, ALAMEDA COUNTY INDUSTRIES, NIGERIA
Plastic pollution poses a risk to both humans and marine animals. This river clean-up initiative program will promote education of and coordinate efforts to clean up plastic pollution. The project will start in public schools around the community of River State, Nigeria by accepting empty plastic bottles from parents and guardians in exchange for payment…
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EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD POLLUTION SCIENCE & ADVOCACY IN THE SPRINGFIELD PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD – SARAH FORTNER, WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY, OHIO
The effects of lead poisoning on children is under-resourced and does not receive needed attention. The Springfield Promise Neighborhood (SPN) engages residents surrounding Lincoln Elementary School and will work with them on the issue of lead poisoning through a testing and art advocacy event. They will also collaborate with the community to build a base…
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SAFE THE WATERS AND LAND: AWARENESS ON THE EFFECTS AND DANGERS OF OIL SPILLAGE ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT BAKASSI PENNINSULA – ESTHER AJILORE, CAMEROONIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH, CAMEROON
This project aims to work with the communities located at Bakassi on raising awareness and training the local population to prevent and respond to oil spills. It’s been estimated that between 7 million to 10 million barrels have been spilt since oil drilling began in Cameroon. This program will provide survival tips and training on…
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BIODIESEL IN THE HOMES AND AT SCHOOLS: AN AWARENESS ON THE BENEFITS OF BIODIESEL AS AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF FUEL – KINGSLEY NDIMELE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
Biodiesel has strong potential as an alternative to petroleum, given it is easily produced from waste vegetable oil which is cheap and readily available. Despite this, biodiesel usage is not common in Africa, particularly Nigeria. This project will create an awareness campaign for students, the local population, private organizations and governmental agencies through seminars and…
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THE DYING AQUATIC WORLD: AN AWARENESS ON THE CONSERVATION OF THE OCEAN ECOSYSTEM – CONSTANCE MBA, NIGERIAN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY AGENCY, NIGERIA
This project will raise awareness of exploitation of the ocean ecosystem by educating students, local fishermen, and the local population in Ondo State and Osun State, in south west Nigeria. The primary focus will be on the importance of conservation. Through seminars, symposium, and open-air outreach, education of the issue can be tailored to each…
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THE WATER CRISIS IN URBAN POOR: A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN DELHI SLUMS – SHYAM RANJAN, SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI, INDIA
Access to clean water and water borne diseases are serious issues in cities like Delhi where thousands of newcomers arrive every day in addition to already high population levels. This project will raise public awareness in these communities about more efficient water management and how to properly utilize water for day to day use while…
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SCOPE: SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – MELISSA KENNEY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
This six-week science communication workshop aims to enable working level scientists to translate their scientific knowledge into effective science communication for a variety of audiences. Participants will be exposed to a diversity of science policy and communication and engagement approaches, including writing op-eds, blogs, policy memos, presentations, role-playing, writing for specific non-expert audiences, and developing…
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SAVE THE WORLD: SAVE TOGO’S COASTLINE REGION FROM CONSEQUENCES OF EROSION FROM THE STRONG WINDS AND WAVES OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN – FLORENCE CHINONYE ADESIYAN, TOGO TECHNICAL TRAINING STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Soil erosion is a naturally occurring process of soil degradation but has been accelerated in Togo due to human actions. As soil erosion can permanently affect the land, it threatens both major cities and fishing villages. This project will work with three local communities to raise public awareness of the severity of the crisis and…
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