If you’re between the ages of 13 and 26, study or work on science, and care passionately about addressing the world’s toughest challenges, we encourage you to submit your science!
The CITIZEN SCIENTIST online journal honors young people in the United States who are enriching public dialogue with innovative, scientific approaches to sustainable development.
The Citizen Science Technical Board is accepting short scientific papers or review articles
written for a non-scientist audience on natural or social science topics related to the
economic, social, technological, or environmental dimensions of sustainable development.
Papers need not describe original research, though original research is welcome and
encouraged.
The Board will select the best articles for online publication in CITIZEN SCIENTIST. Authors
of published papers will get the chance to present their work at CSD14 in New York City,
May 1-12, 2006. SustainUS will be joined by the US State Department in recognizing your
leadership and insight upon publication.
Selection Criteria*
CITIZEN SCIENTIST has three goals:
1. To provide articles that inform the public about scientific research related to
sustainable development – to alleviating poverty, improving the health and wellbeing
of underserved populations, and preserving environmental resources;
2. To showcase the work of young people making progress on these topics; and
3. To encourage young scientists to communicate their ideas to the general public.
Papers will be accepted in three categories, based on education and experience:
1. Middle and high school;
2. Undergraduate (including any two-year, four-year or vocational college or
university);
3. Graduate (including any masters, professional or PhD programs).
Papers will be judged by the following criteria:
1. Relevance: how important is the subject of the paper to the economic, social,
technological, and environmental issues that comprise the sustainable development
agenda?
2. Innovation: how original is the research or information presented?
3. Accessibility: how well does the paper communicate scientific information? Does it
explain concepts clearly and concisely in a way that the general public can
understand?
Please send all Paper Submissions to:
CitizenScience@SustainUS.org along with the information sheet provided by March 3, 2006.
* For an excellent example of science writing for the public, see SustainUS Science and Technology Newsletter #1
on carbon sequestration. Or refer to last year’s CITIZEN SCIENTIST papers, which are published on our website.
Eligibility.
All participants must be residents of the United States and between 13-26 years of age.
Members of the SustainUS Steering Committee, Board of Directors, Citizen Science Editorial
and Technical Boards may not participate.
What we’re looking for.
Objective: Thoroughly explain a technology, practice, or scientific theory related to
sustainable development. Explain its relevance as an alternative, how it is being used (or
could be used), where and by whom it is being used. Be creative, share your research, show
people what is working.
Page limit: 4,000 words. This should be a thorough and factual piece, but we can’t accept
50-page masters theses (however interesting they may be) so be sure to keep your writing
concise and engaging.
Citations: Primary sources are preferable where possible (peer-reviewed journals,
government documents, interviews, etc.) and all should be cited in the format used in
Science magazine (www.sciencemag.org/about/authors/prep/res/refs.dtl).
Other terms and conditions.
SustainUS respects the privacy of its members and participating authors. All personal
information submitted will be kept confidential. The views of participants, including winners,
do not represent the views of SustainUS.
What is Sustainable Development, anyway?
The Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as “a form of development
that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs." In our view, sustainable development requires economic, social
and environmental progress hand in hand. Thus, we will consider papers on a wide range of
economic, social, technological, and environmental issues, including, but not limited to:
poverty eradication, resource management and conservation, health, human settlements
and urban design, climate change, trade, interstate conflict, and waste management. See
the SustainUS fact sheet on Agenda 21 or the complete Agenda 21 document for more
information and ideas.
About SustainUS and Citizen Science.
Founded in 2001, SustainUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of young people
advancing sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. Through
proactive education and advocacy at the policy-making and grassroots levels, we are
building a future in which all people recognize the inherent equality and interdependence of
social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Citizen Science, the national science and technology program of SustainUS, mobilizes young
people to advance scientific approaches to sustainable development. We are committed to
raising awareness in the United States of existing and emerging technologies designed to
improve economic, social, and environmental conditions for current and future generations.
Citizen Science attempts to bring together the many areas of science for a widely diverse,
complex, and exciting arena to support the science behind Sustainable Development.
For more information, see www.sustainus.org
The CITIZEN SCIENTIST online journal honors young people in the United States who are enriching public dialogue with innovative, scientific approaches to sustainable development.
The Citizen Science Technical Board is accepting short scientific papers or review articles
written for a non-scientist audience on natural or social science topics related to the
economic, social, technological, or environmental dimensions of sustainable development.
Papers need not describe original research, though original research is welcome and
encouraged.
The Board will select the best articles for online publication in CITIZEN SCIENTIST. Authors
of published papers will get the chance to present their work at CSD14 in New York City,
May 1-12, 2006. SustainUS will be joined by the US State Department in recognizing your
leadership and insight upon publication.
Selection Criteria*
CITIZEN SCIENTIST has three goals:
1. To provide articles that inform the public about scientific research related to
sustainable development – to alleviating poverty, improving the health and wellbeing
of underserved populations, and preserving environmental resources;
2. To showcase the work of young people making progress on these topics; and
3. To encourage young scientists to communicate their ideas to the general public.
Papers will be accepted in three categories, based on education and experience:
1. Middle and high school;
2. Undergraduate (including any two-year, four-year or vocational college or
university);
3. Graduate (including any masters, professional or PhD programs).
Papers will be judged by the following criteria:
1. Relevance: how important is the subject of the paper to the economic, social,
technological, and environmental issues that comprise the sustainable development
agenda?
2. Innovation: how original is the research or information presented?
3. Accessibility: how well does the paper communicate scientific information? Does it
explain concepts clearly and concisely in a way that the general public can
understand?
Please send all Paper Submissions to:
CitizenScience@SustainUS.org along with the information sheet provided by March 3, 2006.
* For an excellent example of science writing for the public, see SustainUS Science and Technology Newsletter #1
on carbon sequestration. Or refer to last year’s CITIZEN SCIENTIST papers, which are published on our website.
Eligibility.
All participants must be residents of the United States and between 13-26 years of age.
Members of the SustainUS Steering Committee, Board of Directors, Citizen Science Editorial
and Technical Boards may not participate.
What we’re looking for.
Objective: Thoroughly explain a technology, practice, or scientific theory related to
sustainable development. Explain its relevance as an alternative, how it is being used (or
could be used), where and by whom it is being used. Be creative, share your research, show
people what is working.
Page limit: 4,000 words. This should be a thorough and factual piece, but we can’t accept
50-page masters theses (however interesting they may be) so be sure to keep your writing
concise and engaging.
Citations: Primary sources are preferable where possible (peer-reviewed journals,
government documents, interviews, etc.) and all should be cited in the format used in
Science magazine (www.sciencemag.org/about/authors/prep/res/refs.dtl).
Other terms and conditions.
SustainUS respects the privacy of its members and participating authors. All personal
information submitted will be kept confidential. The views of participants, including winners,
do not represent the views of SustainUS.
What is Sustainable Development, anyway?
The Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as “a form of development
that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs." In our view, sustainable development requires economic, social
and environmental progress hand in hand. Thus, we will consider papers on a wide range of
economic, social, technological, and environmental issues, including, but not limited to:
poverty eradication, resource management and conservation, health, human settlements
and urban design, climate change, trade, interstate conflict, and waste management. See
the SustainUS fact sheet on Agenda 21 or the complete Agenda 21 document for more
information and ideas.
About SustainUS and Citizen Science.
Founded in 2001, SustainUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of young people
advancing sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. Through
proactive education and advocacy at the policy-making and grassroots levels, we are
building a future in which all people recognize the inherent equality and interdependence of
social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Citizen Science, the national science and technology program of SustainUS, mobilizes young
people to advance scientific approaches to sustainable development. We are committed to
raising awareness in the United States of existing and emerging technologies designed to
improve economic, social, and environmental conditions for current and future generations.
Citizen Science attempts to bring together the many areas of science for a widely diverse,
complex, and exciting arena to support the science behind Sustainable Development.
For more information, see www.sustainus.org
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