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Water Resources Field Trip to Lake Michigan

 

OVERVIEW

Join IUPUI CEES and the DJ Angus-Scientech Education Foundation for a three day trip, June 14 -16, 2013 to Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan and participate in water resource research with the Annis Water Resources Institute on Lake Michigan. This trip has been provided to central Indiana students and teachers for over 30 years! In addition to conducting research work on Lake Michigan, participating students and teachers will also work with IUPUI CEES staff to conduct one day of water resources field work in Indianapolis. Download the 2013 Itinerary for a detailed program overview.

Space is limited to 25 students and 5 teacher chaperones.  There is NO COST  for the student or teacher participants attending the trip.   All  expenses are covered by the DJ Angus-Scientech Educational Foundation as part of their mission to support central Indiana students in the sciences.

This unique opportunity is a great way for a science club or group of students interested in environmental science research to experience field work first hand. Teachers will have the opportunity to receive Professional Growth Plan Points for license renewal.

Registration

• There is no cost to attend the trip

Applications Due: May 3, 2013

Download Educator Application and Student Application

Program targets student teams and teachers within the nine county Central Indiana region (Boone, Hamilton, Madison, Hendricks, Marion, Hancock, Morgan, Johnson, and Shelby)

                                                        

Itinerary

Saturday, June 8

  • 1/2 Day Visit to Eagle Creek Park
  • Participate in Exploratory Local Nature Hike
  • Receive Field Trip Orientation
  • Meet IUPUI CEES Staff and D J Angus-Scientech Education Foundation Members

 

Friday, June 14

  • Board Motor Coach to Leave Indianapolis around 9 AM
  • Lunch on the Road
  • Arrive at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) around 3 PM
  • Check in at University Dorm
         -   Lodging Provided at Dorm on Friday and Saturday Night
  • Meet Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI)  Interns
  • Tour GVSU Campus
  • Dinner in Campus Cafeteria
  • AWRI Water Resources Talk and Orientation

 

Saturday, June 15

  • Breakfast at Dorm
  • Travel to AWRI Located on Lake Michigan
  • Board the Jackson Research Vessel
           -   Conduct Water Research Work (Lake Michigan, Muskegon Lake)
  • Lunch and Tour at AWRI
  • Hiking and Swimming at Hoffmaster State Park
  • Picnic Dinner at Spring Lake
  • Grand Haven Visit - Walk the Pier, Ice Cream, Watch Lighted Fountain
  • Return to Dorm

 

Sunday, June 16

  • Breakfast at Dorm
  • Check Out, Board Motor Coach for Trip Home
  • Lunch on the Road
  • Stop at Fulton County Museum for Tour
  • Arrive in Indianapolis around 5 PM

 

 

 

Questions?

Contact Robert Lugg
Education Program Assistant
Center for Earth and Environmental Science
723 West Michigan Street, SL 118
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317.274.3693
rlugg@iupui.edu