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Simmons  World  Challenge    Food  for  Thought  –  Health,  Hunger,  and  Humanity  

January  3  –  14,  2011    

This   two-­‐week   course   during   semester   break   in   January   will   address   one   of   the   major  grand  challenges  of  the  21st  century,  namely  the  complexities  surrounding  the  production,  equitable   distribution,   sustainability,   and   wholesomeness   of   food.     This   course   is   open  exclusively  to  sophomores  and  is  designed  to  empower  students  with  the  knowledge  and  skill   set  necessary   to   tackle  demanding  problems   facing   local,   national,   and   international  communities.  The  course  will  differ  significantly  from  traditional  courses  in  that  it  will  be  interdisciplinary   and   student-­‐led.   Faculty   and   graduate   students   will   be   available   as  resources,   and   use   of   the   library   and   internet  will   be   an   integral   part   of   the   curriculum.      Students   will   conduct   research   to   prepare   a   final   paper   or   video   and   deliver   two  presentations.    The  process  of  self-­‐discovery  and  an  emphasis  on  creativity  are  important  components.    Two  3-­‐hour   introductory  meetings,  Dec  3  and  8,  are  required.    Student  on-­‐campus   housing,   vouchers   for   food,   and   a   $1,000   stipend   will   be   provided   during   the  January  two-­‐credit  course,  which  counts  towards  the  spring    2011  semester  load.    Name:          _________________________________  Email:          _________________________________  Anticipated  Graduation  Date:        _______________________  Major(s):        _____________________________  Minor(s):        _____________________________  Current  GPA:          ____________________  What  is  your  best  grade  (give  grade/class):    _____________________    Please  give  the  name  and  email    of  someone  on  campus  who  can  speak  about  you.    This  person  can  be  member  of  the  faculty,  staff,  student  life,  residential  life,  athletic  program,  etc.          _________________________    (name)        _________________________  (email)    Which  of  the  following  terms  describe  you  (circle  all  that  apply):      scientist,  artist,  writer,  communicator,  historian,  manager,  extrovert,  introvert,  team  player,  independent,    leader,  follower,  thinker,  doer,  creative,  innovative,    media  wiz,  reliable,  collaborator,  organizer,  humanitarian,  researcher,  tech  savvy,  other  (please  explain):    PLEASE  COMPLETE  THIS  FORM  AND  RETURN  A  PAPER  COPY  TO  THE  OFFICE  OF  LIZ  SCOTT  AT  S257  IN  THE  SCIENCE  BUILDING  BY  11:59  PM  ON  NOV  19,  2010    ATTACH  TYPEWRITTEN  ANSWERS  (no  more  than  a  250  word    paragraph  per  answer)  TO  THE  QUESTIONS  ON  THE  REVERSE  SIDE  OF  THIS  FORM,  AS  WELL  AS  A  COPY  OF  YOUR  TRANSCRIPT  (AVAILABLE  ON  AARC).  

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 1.  Which  Simmons  course  has  inspired  you  the  most  and  why?        2.  What  do  you  find  interesting  about  “Food  for  Thought  –  Health  Hunger,  and  Humanity”  and  why  are  you  applying?            3.  Describe  some  aspect  of  food  in  the  broad  context  of  Health,  Hunger,  and  Humanity  that  has  caught  your  attention  recently.    Be  sure  to  address  the  who,  what  where,  when.      4.  At  this  point,  what  do  you  think  could  be  an  exciting  project  related  to  Health,  Hunger,  and  Humanity?        5.  Think  about  doing  this  project  together  with  a  team  of  students  and  how  you  would  use  the  team.    Briefly  describe  how  you  might  pursue  your  project.            Please  note  any  questions  you  have  about  this  intensive  January  break  experience.