Watershed Explorers: Environmental Pathways for High School Students
Watershed Explorers is a high school program sponsored by the Math Science Nucleus and funded by Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Over the course of the program, students will explore different components of the Southern Alameda watershed, from creeks and open aquatic areas to marine zones. Each week, they will engage in hands-on experiments that allow them to interact directly with these ecosystems, learning through real-world experience. Application Deadline: May 2nd at 5:00 PM
Watershed Explorers will be held on Saturdays beginning on May 31st, 2025 to July 26th, 2025.
20 students will be chosen through an application-based process. To qualify, students must have taken one year of science in high school and need to be a sophomore or higher. A limited virtual component will be available for students who were not selected for the in-person portion, but are still interested in learning more about our weekly topics.
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What high school do you go to?*
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*Only sophomores and above will be considered for this program, no incoming freshman
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Program Dates Selection
A watershed or drainage basin refers to a system controlled by topography, which defines how water will flow. You refer to a watershed by the largest body of water that the creeks, rivers or streams feed into. For example, all creeks that flow in the San Francisco Bay are part of the San Francisco Watershed. In this program, each week will focus on a different aspect of the local watershed. Students have the option of choosing the sessions they're more interested in, or all of them. We recommend joining all sessions to get a broad idea of the local watershed, and meet the various speakers during our different sessions. No two sessions will be the same!
Please select the sessions you are interested in participating in. All sessions will be in different locations (TBD). You may choose as many sessions as you'd like:
June 7th - Riparian Session
June 14th - Creek Session
June 21st - Marine Session
June 28th - Riparian Session
July 12th - Creek Session
July 19th - Marine Session
If not selected for the limited in-person sessions, are you interested in joining our virtual sessions?
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Essay Questions
The Watershed Explorers Program is designed for students with a genuine interest in exploring careers in environmental science. To ensure we select participants who are truly passionate about this field, the following essay questions will help us learn more about each applicant’s interests, experiences, and motivations.
Describe a moment or experience that sparked your interest in environmental science. How did it shape your perspective or inspire you to learn more?
What do you think is one of the biggest environmental challenges in your community? How would you approach addressing it?
What do you hope to gain from this program?
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