The Summer School on “Global Climate Change and Vulnerabilities” is jointly organized by Xiamen University (XMU), San Diego State University (SDSU), Taiwan Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Ilan University, Fuzhou University, Fujian Normal University and The University of Milan .
Based on the first MoU, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, renewed an agreement with College of Sciences, San Diego State University in Oct. 2013, on cooperation of the academic exchange and student summer research school program. This summer school will be the sixth experience between the two institutes. About 50 students from Xiamen, Fuzhou, the USA, Italy and Taiwan will be recruited this year. Summer school combines course study with field trips as well as cultural study together. It will provide participants with quality learning, key concepts and current update in various aspects of environmental science.
We are looking forward to your joining this summer.
Date：2- 15 July, 2017 ( with on-site registration on July 2 and closing ceremony on July 14)
Venue：A239, CEE Building (Xiang’an Campus), Xiamen University
Language：English
Sponsors:
Xiamen University, China
Organizing Committee:
Xiamen University: Dazhi Wang, Jinjing Luo, Qiaoguo Tan, Yuntao Zhou
San Diego State University: Samuel Shen, Chun-Tai Lai
Taiwan Yunlin University of Science and Technology: Jao-Jia Horng
Taiwan Ilan University: Chin-Jung Lin
Lecturer Topics (to be further confirmed):
• Topics related to global climate change
• Field trip and activities
• Group presentations and discussions
Field Studies (to be further confirmed):
A field trip to Xiamen Wanshi Botanical Park and several field courses will be organized.
Cultural Studies:
Cultural & social events will be organized during the summer school.
Target Group:
Undergraduates in the areas of Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Oceanic and Atmospheric Science are all welcomed to attend the summer school.
Participants are welcomed to attend the student forum, presenting oral presentations.
Final project:
Students will work as a group for the topic decided by the group members. A group topic can be broadly defined in climate change science. A student will research and report on an area that cohesively integrates into the group topic. Every student must present to the class with a 5-min PowerPoint presentation. As a group, students should also prepare to answer questions following the presentations. PowerPoint files and a written report should be submitted by Thursday, July 13, 2017.
Application:
Application deadlines: 8 May, 2017
A complete application form should be submitted to Ms. Xiaolin Ke at kexiaolin@xmu.edu.cn.
Fees and Awards:
No registration fee is charged for qualified applicants. Programs and teaching materials will be provided for free.
Academic salons, field trips and farewell party will be arranged by the organizer.
The Summer School is a two credit units course.
Time-line:
24 April 2017 First Announcement
8 May 2017 Registration Closed
19 May 2017 Participants Confirmed
2 July 2017 Arrival
3-14 July 2017 Summer school
15 July 2017 Departure
Secretariat:
Xiamen University: Ms. Xiaolin Ke, kexiaolin@xmu.edu.cn, 86-592-2880260
