Zooming Out for a Global View 2012 Global Issues Conference for High School Students Sponsored by Public Partnership & Outreach, Office of the Provost, the College of Geosciences, and the Academy for Future International Leaders at Texas A&M University Project Presentation Paul Blahut and Allan Leung AFIL Class of 2012

Outline I.Overview II.Project Requirements III.Submission Details IV.Conference Details V.Key People VI.Recruiting Volunteers VII.Recruiting Speakers

Project Overview Who: High School Students What: Global Issues Conference for high school students When: May 3 rd Where: Rudder Tower Why: To develop the future leaders of tomorrow

Project Overview II The Zooming Out for a Global View Conference is… “a student global issues conference for high school students”… but it is much more than that An opportunity to learn about sustainability issues affecting local and global communities A chance to interact with high school students and Texas A&M students/faculty A way to give back to society through education

Project Requirements International element Impact on local community Sustainability (for future generations of AFIL)

Student Submissions Written Paper (~1000 words) with Abstract ( words) – Collegiate Level Multimedia Component Poster Rubrics

Introductions Dr. Martha Green Public Partnerships & Outreach, Office of the Provost & The Confucius Institute Dr. Linda Edwards Director, Office of International Outreach

Conference Day Place: Rudder Theater, Texas A&M University campus Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012 Time: 8:00Registration & Poster Session set-up 9:00Welcome & Keynote Address 10:15Breakout Session 1 10:45Breakout Session 2 11:30Small Group Discussion & Provided Lunch 12:00Poster Session 1:00Featured Presentation 1:30Awards Ceremony and featured student presentations 3:00Campus Opportunities George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Tour of Kyle Field and Texas A&M Sports Museum Campus Tours

Volunteers Listserv, word of mouth, FB event What they’ve done to help Grade projects – Over 100 Work-Hours Facilitate Conference – 30+ needed Response

Speakers Dr. Vanegas Dean of the College of Architecture Economic Environmental Societal Keynote Speaker Dr. Gaspar Director, Center for International Business Studies Jennifer Nations Water Resource Coordinator City of College Station Kelly Wellman Office of Sustainability Texas A&M University Allison Johnston & Polly Calderon Academy for Future International Leaders Robert Cimmino Director, One Aggieland Norman Borlaug Institute

Contact Information For questions related to projects or conference events, please direct s to AFIL Student Coordinators Allan Leung and Paul Blahut For other questions relating to the Zooming Out for a Global View Conference, please contact International Outreach Program Coordinator Martha Green:

Zooming Out for a Global View 2012 Global Issues Conference for High School Students Sponsored by Public Partnership & Outreach, Office of the Provost, the College of Geosciences, and the Academy for Future International Leaders at Texas A&M University Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012 Time: 9 am - 3 pm, includes lunch Fee: No charge for students and teachers Location: Rudder Theater Complex, on the campus of Texas A&M University Environmental Sustainability Issues: Energy Use Genetically Modified Organisms Resource Depletion Clean Water Sustainable Agriculture Economic Sustainability Issues: Black Economy (smuggling) Consumerism Consuming vs. Saving Debt Crisis Poverty Fair Trade Societal Sustainability Issues: Disaster Aid Globalization Political Protests Territory Disputes Bullying Health Care Education Projects involve: Basic understanding of sustainability as a concept: interconnectedness, systems, sustainability Local investigation of an environmental, economic, or societal issue Making the connection: How does the local issue impact our world? Writing: Abstract & research paper focusing on a local issue and connecting it to a global perspective Multi-media presentation: Linking a local problem to global impact Poster: Illustrates key concepts of the project. Used to discuss project with faculty and students Projects teach: Engage students in a real life learning experience Writing skills: how to clearly present a problem and make a connection between the local problem and how it impacts our world in global proportions. Presentation skills: Technology presentation and poster session Dr. Vanegas Dean of the College of Architecture Keynote Speaker