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HERE Member is Finalist in International Sustainability Essay Contest
February 22, 2012
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology freshman mechanical
engineering student Katelyn Stenger is among two U.S. finalists in
an international collegiate essay contest examining how earth
observation can help build a more sustainable world.
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International Essay Contest Finalist: Katelyn Stenger's
essay on "Citizenship and Environmentalism" is a finalist in an
international collegiate essay contest examining sustainable
issues. She is a freshman mechanical engineering major and a
member of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's HERE
program.
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Stenger is a member of Rose-Hulman's first-year HERE
program (Home for Environmentally Responsible
Engineering), which is an interdisciplinary, student-focused and
sustainability-centered first-year living-learning experience. The
program helps students develop communication, awareness and design
skills that will enable personal and professional contributions to
global sustainability.
The essay, titled "Citizenship and Environmentalism," was
written for a freshman-level composition course. It is
currently featured on the
IEEE's Earthzine website. The more people that "like" Stenger's
essay on Earthzine's Facebook page, the greater chance she has of
winning the contest. Reviews are being accepted through
February 29, and winners will be announced on March 20.
"The fact that Katelyn's essay has been selected from among
entries submitted throughout the U.S. is a nice accomplishment,"
stated HERE Faculty Mentor Corey Taylor, who taught the fall
quarter composition course. "By being accepted to compete,
she has brought recognition to the HERE program and the entire
college."
Earthzine sought students to submit original essays that
describe, reflect upon or envision roles for Earth observation in
improving sustainability around the globe. Earth observation
includes technological solutions such as satellite observation,
navigation and positioning systems; in situ observations,
international web-based collaboration and data sharing initiatives;
and social perspectives that address sustainability through a
better understanding of our planet. From local to global
benefits, IEEE was interested in essays that addressed the
potential of Earth observation to meet the environmental challenges
we face.
HERE offers a select group of first-year students a unique
educational experience that makes sustainability a foundation of
engineering education, and increasing students' awareness of
environmental issues and skills in sustainable design.
"I'm interested in having a higher impact in the world around
me," says Stenger, from Burlington, Ky. "HERE has been a
great experience. You are learning alongside your peers about
important issues about sustainability that are in the news every
day.
"Being in the cohort of your peers gives you a comfort zone to
openly discuss a variety of issues in classroom situations.
You're exchanging ideas with your friends and students with similar
interests," she said.
IEEE is the world's largest professional association dedicated
to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the
benefit of humanity.