Monday, November 28, 2005

[Schools] Carnegie Mellon Research Team Creates New Sustainable Engineering Center PITTSBURGH, Pa., Nov. 28, 2005 - A collaborative research team led by Carnegie Mellon University's Cliff Davidson, David Allen of The University of Texas at Austin, and Brad Allenby of Arizona State University are hoping to revolutionize the way engineering is taught. [GreenBiz.com] 12:31:07 PM Google It!    [Grants] National Wildlife Federation: Campus Ecology Fellowship Program The National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Fellowship Program offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue their vision of an ecologically sustainable future. Through tangible projects to green their campuses and communities, environmental research, and organizing on key conservation issues, fellows gain experience in the conservation field and first-hand knowledge of the challenges inherent in successful conservation efforts. Fellows receive grants of up to $2,000 per project period. All applicants must identify and work with an advisor for the duration of the grant period. Undergraduate, graduate, and law students from any college or university in the United States may apply. The application deadline is December 20, 2005. 10:08:36 AM Google It!    [Grants] Youth Service America: Disney Minnie Grants Disney Minnie Grants, administered by Youth Service America, provide support for young people (ages 5-14) to plan and carry out service projects for National and Global Youth Service Day on April 21-23, 2006. Grants of up to $500USD each are available for youth-designed service projects that respond to a community need. Projects should be branded as National and Global Youth Service Day projects, but they may take place as part of a school or local service event. Applicants must be children or youth between the ages of 5-14, or schools and organizations that work with youth (ages 5-14). Both U.S. and international applicants are invited to apply. The application deadline is January 13, 2006. 10:05:57 AM Google It!

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