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Grant Will Fund Youth Science Network Through SIUE

The National Science Foundation has granted $1-million to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the launch of a community project that will engage middle and early high school students in environmental citizen science. The formation of a Youth Science Network is getting ready to launch in the fall and run through spring 2022. 

 

Students will get an introduction to citizen science, and use sensors to monitor human impact in four environmental content areas: air, noise, soil and the natural and built environment. Georgia Bracey, SIUE STEM research assistant professor says the project’s ultimate goal is to empower more students to see themselves as scientists, ultimately generating a more diverse and inclusive STEM workforce. 

 

 

The program is for students in the 8th and 9th grades. 

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