Penn State Delaware County

Project: Concern and Care for the Earth: An Environmental Science Essay Contest for Girls

The purpose of this project is to encourage girls in 7th through 12th grades to explore environmental science and careers; to provide girls the opportunity to write about the environment and communicate their thoughts and feelings about an environmental issue; and to give girls a chance to reflect upon human impacts and areas that require research and attention in their local environment.

Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School

Project: Greener Pastures

Through the Greener Pastures project, thirty-five academically at-risk students will learn about science, horticulture, and ecology through planning and planting a community open space project. The project will provide a hands-on method for helping low-achieving students learn ways to make a positive impact on the neighborhood while mastering the fundamentals of environmental and horticultural science.