1. Exploration of Ecosystems Climate Conscious A study of the effects of global warming on ecosystems around the world.

2. Pre-College Programs Upward Bound I Upward Bound II Upward Bound Math and Science Upward Bound I Upward Bound II Upward Bound Math and Science

3. Exploration of Ecosystems Climate Conscious June 29th-July 3rd, 2008 Three Phases Phase I. Introduction Phase II. Data Collection - Hands-on Exploration of Ecosystems in Puerto Rico Phase III. Presentation of Findings Three Phases Phase I. Introduction Phase II. Data Collection - Hands-on Exploration of Ecosystems in Puerto Rico Phase III. Presentation of Findings

4. Global Warming Global warming is a result of both the intentional and unintentional consequences of human activity that creates an imbalance in the earth’s atmosphere by adding greenhouse gas emissions, depleting ozone layer, and leading to the warming of the earth’s surface.

5. Exploration of Ecosystems Phase I Introduction Participate in workshops on global warming and ecosystems View and analyze Al Gore’s, “An Inconvenient Truth” Participate in workshops on global warming and ecosystems View and analyze Al Gore’s, “An Inconvenient Truth”

6. Exploration of Ecosystems Phase II Data Collection Guided tours of the following: 1.Caribbean National Rain Forest, El Yunque 2. Rio Camuy Cave Park 3. Coral reefs 4. Mangroves 5. Guanica’s Dry Forest Reserve Guided tours of the following: 1.Caribbean National Rain Forest, El Yunque 2. Rio Camuy Cave Park 3. Coral reefs 4. Mangroves 5. Guanica’s Dry Forest Reserve

7. Caribbean National Rain Forest El Yunque The only rainforest in the system of national parks of the United States which encompasses more than 28,000 acres of flora and is home to a variety of animals.

8. Rio Camuy Cave Park The third largest underground river cavern system in the world, and home to unique species of fish that are blind, and eons-old stalactites and stalagmites. The third largest underground river cavern system in the world, and home to unique species of fish that are blind, and eons-old stalactites and stalagmites.

9. Coral Reefs Coral reefs, are one of the most valuable and spectacular environments on earth, and also one of the most productive and diverse marine ecosystems.

10. Mangroves A costal forest of the most complex and productive tropical ecosystem developing or growing in a low-nutrient environment.

11. Guanica’s Dry Forest Reserve This forest contains over 600 uncommon types of plants and 48 endangered species that are threatened by the onset of forest fires brought about by increasing temperatures.

12. Application Available at: http:/www.precollege.umd.edu Full payment due prior to departure Available at: http:/www.precollege.umd.edu Full payment due prior to departure

13. Participation Requirement Student must be in Good Academic Standing.

14. Accommodations CopaMarina Resort Guanica, Puerto Rico All inclusive resort Quads (4 students per room) All inclusive resort Quads (4 students per room)

15. Transportation Air: Depart: Baltimore Washington International Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport Arrive: San Juan, Puerto Rico Ground: Mini Bus Air: Depart: Baltimore Washington International Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport Arrive: San Juan, Puerto Rico Ground: Mini Bus

16. Cost Non- Upward Bound Participants :$1,200 + Fees (money due prior to departure) Non- Upward Bound Participants :$1,200 + Fees (money due prior to departure)

17. Contacts Annie Foster Ahmed, Associate Director 301-405-0965 aefa@umd.eduaefa@umd.edu Rhea Nedd, Assistant Director 301-405-6782 rheanedd@umd.edurheanedd@umd.edu Tiffany Jones, LIFT Coordinator 301-405-6785 Visit: http://www.precollege.umd.edu Annie Foster Ahmed, Associate Director 301-405-0965 aefa@umd.eduaefa@umd.edu Rhea Nedd, Assistant Director 301-405-6782 rheanedd@umd.edurheanedd@umd.edu Tiffany Jones, LIFT Coordinator 301-405-6785 Visit: http://www.precollege.umd.edu