Summer Program 2023: Climate & Sustainability

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Youngzine offered an in-person Summer Program on Climate and Sustainability for high school students in July 2023. This exciting, one-of-a-kind program was held in the SF Bay Area, California where we are located, and was limited to a maximum of 20 students. 

In this two-week program, students had an opportunity to -

  • Learn deeply about the climate issue, from the science to impacts and solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change
  • Learn and apply systems thinking to analyze how social, economic, and ecological systems shape sustainability
  • Interact with guest speakers from academia and industry as you learn about cutting-edge research and new career opportunities in STEM and non-STEM fields
  • Collaborate with peers in small breakout sessions to analyze data, policies, current topics, and more 
  • Develop college-level skills such as research, writing, and communication through group and individual projects

Program Details:

  • This program was intended for high school students (rising 9-12 graders) with a strong interest in climate and sustainability. 
  • We welcomed students from all fields of interest (STEM, Economics, Humanities) to apply. This is a foundational summer program that builds a broad understanding of the issue and is accessible to students from all disciplines.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English was required.

Dates:           July 10-21, 2023; 9 am - 4 pm PST

Location:     De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Fee:                $1200

Highlights Summer 2022
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Summer 2022 Cohort: Online Program

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Guest Speakers on Climate & Sustainability

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Testimonials

AS A SENIOR IN HIGHSCHOOL, IT WAS NICE FOR ME TO see people in different fields and start to think on which one I would like to go into. It was also great to learn about real world data because it showed the reality of issues. although sometimes the data was shocking, it educated me and I'm sure it educated others as well.

Naya, Senior

I UNDERSTAND NOW THAT WE HAVE TO LOOK AT WHAT IMPACT SOMETHING WILL have on each part of Earth's system, and be very careful with how we take our next steps. Going forward, I see myself using this knowledge to educate other people in my community and spread the word. We can only make a difference if we are able to change our habits together as a whole.

Kaavya, Junior

I REALIZE THAT PRIOR TO THIS COURSE, I ONLY HAD A SURFACE-LEVEL understanding of climate change and its adverse effects. This fellowship has taught me so much about how things are interconnected in systems and how there are many stakeholders in this large of an issue. I plan on going into environmental science as a career, and I hope that this program expands and becomes annual if not even more often.

Taara, Senior

The guest speakers gave us an amazing insight into different fields of study; it was incredible to see how people from around the world are contributing to climate study.

Lindsay, Freshman