Contamination of drinking water by arsenic is a severe health crisis in many regions of Bangladesh, and we are training high school students there to measure arsenic concentration in water so they can avoid unsafe wells. This is a wonderful opportunity for American students to learn something of the problems and culture in a developing country…. Read More
NatureHacking—Build Your Own Eco-sensors!
Saturday, February 7, 2015 In this Playshop for 9th-12th graders, we will work with Noisebridge co-founder Mitch Altman to hack together electronics using the Arduino programmable electronics kit. We’ll create our own sensors that can detect temperature, movement, humidity and more. And we’ll learn how scientists use devices like these to study and understand the natural world better. The… Read More
Transpartisan Leadership Workshop, January 27 & 28
This two night workshop is designed for citizens who want to work across the polarized lines that divide the United States. Attendees will learn practical skills from cross-spectrum bridge-builders and how to apply these skills to challenges facing the USA. Consider attending this program if you hope to one day hold political office, or are… Read More
Work a Legarza Sports Summer Camps
While some might call you a counselor or teacher or childcare specialist, we know that those titles are too limiting for the role you’ll take on this summer with Legarza Camp. We call you coach in the sense of the original definition – a vehicle to take an important person from where they are to… Read More
City Year Applications Due February 15
At City Year, we believe education has the power to help every child reach his or her potential. However, in high-poverty communities there are external factors and obstacles students are faced with every day that can interfere with their ability to both get to school and be ready and able to learn. But it’s these… Read More
Freshmen: Get Discounted Tickets to Selma
Visit selmastudenttickets.com to find participating theaters near you. Read More
Bank of America Paid Nonprofit Internships
Student Leaders® recognizes those who lead and serve in their own communities and beyond. Bank of America will connect Student Leaders to tools and resources that will help them make communities better. As a Student Leader, you will: • Work as a paid intern at a local nonprofit for eight weeks • Attend the week-long… Read More