I would like to announce a new summer semester program that is focused around sustainable development and environmental science in New York State's Adirondack Park. .....................................................................
Adirondack Semester with Clarkson University Dear Friends and Colleagues, Clarkson University's<http://www.clarkson.edu/index.html> Institute for a Sustainable Environment (ISE)<http://www.clarkson.edu/ise/> is currently taking applications from national Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities to live and learn in the Adirondack Park<http://visitadirondacks.com/adirondack-mountains/adirondack-park.html>. The Adirondack Semester<http://www.clarkson.edu/adksemester/> (fall or spring), 15-credit program is themed around global sustainability, and examines the scientific, political and social challenges present in harmonizing economic, social and environmental goals. The program will focus its study on the Adirondack Park, one of the largest protected landscapes in North America. We seek students from a diverse background of majors including Biological Sciences, Business & Economics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and the Social Sciences to participate in this study of the Adirondacks and its people. The curriculum will be delivered by Clarkson University faculty<http://www.clarkson.edu/adksemester/courses.html> and is designed to be interdisciplinary, academically rigorous, experiential and thought provoking. Student will reside in Saranac Lake. The location provides an ideal setting to become intimately acquainted with small-town living and offers fantastic recreational, educational and cultural opportunities. Please share this information with students and your colleagues across disciplines who may be interested in this opportunity. Application deadline is March 1, 2012. On-line application<http://www.clarkson.edu/adksemester/admissions.html> Kind Regards, Alan Rossner, Ph.D. Clarkson University Associate Director for Educational Programs, Institute for a Sustainable Environment Box 5715, 8 Clarkson Ave Potsdam, NY 13699 Phone: 315-268-6470 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>te For immediate inquiry please contact: Michael Dinan Program Coordinator, Adirondack Semester Clarkson University Box 5715, 8 Clarkson Avenue Potsdam, NY 13699 Ph. 315. 261-2379 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
