Exploration of Ecosystems Climate Conscious A study of the effects of global warming on ecosystems around the world.

TRIO The Federal TRIO Programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Pre-College Programs Upward Bound Provides educational services to low- income and/or first-generation college bound students.

Pre-College Programs Upward Bound I Upward Bound II Upward Bound Math and Science Upward Bound I Upward Bound II Upward Bound Math and Science

Exploration of Ecosystems Climate Conscious April 3rd-7th, 2008 Three Phases Phase I. Introduction Phase II. Data Collection - Hands-on Exploration of Ecosystems in Puerto Rico Phase III. Presentation of Findings Three Phases Phase I. Introduction Phase II. Data Collection - Hands-on Exploration of Ecosystems in Puerto Rico Phase III. Presentation of Findings

Global Warming Global warming is a result of both the intentional and unintentional consequences of human activity that creates an imbalance in the earth’s atmosphere by adding greenhouse gas emissions, depleting ozone layer, and leading to the warming of the earth’s surface.

Exploration of Ecosystems Phase I Introduction Participate in workshops on global warming and ecosystems View and analyze Al Gore’s, “An Inconvenient Truth” Participate in workshops on global warming and ecosystems View and analyze Al Gore’s, “An Inconvenient Truth”

Exploration of Ecosystems Phase II Data Collection Guided tours of the following: 1.Caribbean National Rain Forest, El Yunque 2. Rio Camuy Cave Park 3. Coral reefs 4. Mangroves 5. Guanica’s Dry Forest Reserve Guided tours of the following: 1.Caribbean National Rain Forest, El Yunque 2. Rio Camuy Cave Park 3. Coral reefs 4. Mangroves 5. Guanica’s Dry Forest Reserve

Caribbean National Rain Forest El Yunque The only rainforest in the system of national parks of the United States which encompasses more than 28,000 acres of flora and is home to a variety of animals.

Rio Camuy Cave Park The third largest underground river cavern system in the world, and home to unique species of fish that are blind, and eons-old stalactites and stalagmites. The third largest underground river cavern system in the world, and home to unique species of fish that are blind, and eons-old stalactites and stalagmites.

Coral Reefs Coral reefs, are one of the most valuable and spectacular environments on earth, and also one of the most productive and diverse marine ecosystems.

Mangroves A costal forest of the most complex and productive tropical ecosystem developing or growing in a low-nutrient environment.

Guanica’s Dry Forest Reserve This forest contains over 600 uncommon types of plants and 48 endangered species that are threatened by the onset of forest fires brought about by increasing temperatures.

Exploration of Ecosystems Phase III Presentation of Findings University of Maryland Undergraduate Studies Research Day April 23, 2008 University of Maryland Undergraduate Studies Research Day April 23, 2008

Application Available at: Due: February 2, 2008 (priority deadline) $100 deposit/application fee due with application *Deposit/application fee is refundable if the student is not selected to participate. Available at: Due: February 2, 2008 (priority deadline) $100 deposit/application fee due with application *Deposit/application fee is refundable if the student is not selected to participate.

Participation Requirement Student must be in Good Academic Standing.

Accommodations CopaMarina Resort Guanica, Puerto Rico All inclusive resort Quads (4 students per room) All inclusive resort Quads (4 students per room)

Transportation Air: Depart: Baltimore Washington International Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport Arrive: San Juan, Puerto Rico Ground: Mini Bus Air: Depart: Baltimore Washington International Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport Arrive: San Juan, Puerto Rico Ground: Mini Bus

Cost Upward Bound Participants: $1,100 +Fees Non- Upward Bound Participants :$1,200 + Fees Upward Bound Participants: $1,100 +Fees Non- Upward Bound Participants :$1,200 + Fees

Payment Schedule Upward Bound Participants Check made payable to Pre-College Programs Foundation Check made payable to Pre-College Programs Foundation DateAmount Due February 2, 2008$100 February 9, 2008$330 February 23, 2008$330 March 8, 2008$340/Balance

Fundraising JOE CORBI PIZZA: $5.75 profit per box GRANDMA CORBI’S HOME-BAKED GOURMET COOKIE DOUGH: $5.00 profit per tub Contact: Rhea Nedd, , JOE CORBI PIZZA: $5.75 profit per box GRANDMA CORBI’S HOME-BAKED GOURMET COOKIE DOUGH: $5.00 profit per tub Contact: Rhea Nedd, ,

Fundraising cont. Start: January 26, 2008 End: March 1, 2008 Money and Orders Due Delivery: April 12, 2008 Start: January 26, 2008 End: March 1, 2008 Money and Orders Due Delivery: April 12, 2008

Contacts Annie Foster Ahmed, Associate Director Rhea Nedd, Assistant Director Visit: Annie Foster Ahmed, Associate Director Rhea Nedd, Assistant Director Visit: