Prior to the summit, participating students were tasked by their teachers to develop informed-design solutions to address climate-related issues around the world. During the summit, students will have the opportunity to learn from Indiana University climate scientists and graduate students. They will hear about the cutting-edge climate science and geoengineering research happening at Indiana University. The culminating event of the summit will have the participating students present their solutions to IU climate scientists and fellow students. This exchange of knowledge will demonstrate the students' perspectives on the potential role of geoengineering to address climate change in Indiana and beyond.
“We’re not just teaching students about environmental change – we are empowering them to think like engineers, innovators, and global citizens,” said Paul Goddard, Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and lead developer for the geoengineering education project. “This summit proves that students do not have to wait around for others to develop solutions—they can create them on their own.”
The K12 Student Geoengineering Summit was developed in partnership with faculty from Indiana University Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, School of Education, and Environmental Resilience Institute, as well as teachers from Danville Middle School, Purdue Polytechnic High School, Cardinal Ritter High School, and Speedway High School. The Summit is funded by 2892 Miles to Go, which is supported by the National Geographic Society.
