[Edge-all] Fwd: CNAS Science Ambassadors Request for Scientists

[Francesca Hopkins]

Hi all,
Please see the request for the Science Olympiad mentors below.
Thanks,
Francesca M. Hopkins, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Climate Change and Sustainability
Dept. of Environmental Sciences
University of California
Riverside, CA 92521
(951) 827-4781 (office)
(707) 328-3135 (cellular)
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> Hi everyone!
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> My name is Sonali Bhakta and I am an undergraduate CNAS Science Ambassador <https://scienceambassadors.ucr.edu/> and co-lead from my project Delta SIFY. I am reaching out to introduce you to a mentoring opportunity with the CNAS Science Ambassador Program, directed by Divisional Dean Connie Nugent. We are looking to recruit scientists to coach middle school students from Riverside STEM Academy for the Science Olympiad Competition.
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> The Science Olympiad Competition <https://www.soinc.org/> is a scientific competition designed to test middle school students in scientific disciplines spanning life, personal, and social sciences, earth and space science, physical science and chemistry, technology and engineering, and inquiry and nature of science. The Competition comprises 23 events, of which 3 are earth and space science-based.
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> We are interested in acquiring 2-3 environmental & earth and planetary scientists (professors, postdocs, graduate students, or undergraduates), with each volunteer coaching 3-4 middle school students either in person or virtually for a one-hour/week commitment until February/March 2023. Volunteers can choose to coach any day Monday-Friday from 2:30-3:30 pm, with the exception of Wednesdays from 12:40-1:40 pm.
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> The events requiring coaches are:
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> Dynamic Planet:
> Dynamic Planet is an event concerned with the processes which change the Earth. This year students will use process skills to complete tasks related to Earth's fresh waters.
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> Meteorology:
> Meteorology is a current weather and climate-based event designed to test students' basic understanding of meteorological principles and ability to interpret and analyze meteorological data. In this event, participants will use scientific process skills as well as qualitative and quantitative analyses to demonstrate an understanding of factors that influence everyday weather.
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> Solar Systems:
> Solar Systems is an event that focuses on habitability in our Solar System and other planetary systems.
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> I have attached a pdf of the Official Science Olympiad Rules Manual with specific information for each event.
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> We believe forming a connection between real, established scientists and young students can greatly increase our ability to help these middle school students succeed and foster their interest in STEM.
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> We appreciate all and any help that you can provide to us. If you are interested in this opportunity, please click here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aq7qE3VR0odK4vMvIZ197OcAQHXRVidcKZVjIu78aWQ/edit>. Feel free to share the link with anyone interested in volunteering.
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> If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to email us at sbhak006 at ucr.edu <mailto:sbhak006 at ucr.edu> (Sonali) and jrese009 at ucr.edu <mailto:jrese009 at ucr.edu> (Jennalyn, Co-Lead). Thank you so much for your consideration in helping out with our project!
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> Best Wishes,
> Sonali Bhakta
> B.S. Biochemistry | Law & Society Minor
> UC Riverside 2023

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