Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge
1. Any currently enrolled University of Michigan – Ann Arbor graduate student (i.e., master's or doctoral) is eligible to apply, with the exception of Dow Award winners from previous years, who are not eligible to apply.
2. Individual students or student teams may submit an application.
3. Only one application per person will be accepted.
4. At least one person associated with the submission must be available to travel to the University of California, Berkeley for an award ceremoney in the Fall of 2011.
The Dow Chemical Company established the Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge to recognize innovations aligned with the company’s 2015 sustainability goals. Based on our demonstrated academic excellence in the field of sustainability, UM is one of seven universities on four continents selected to participate in this program. The Dow Challenge presents a unique opportunity to recognize outstanding students for their innovative ideas in pursuit of sustainability.
1. Apply online at http://www.graham.umich.edu/forms/Proposal.php?pid=DOW:14
2. The description of work must be a single document (PDF format) that is no longer than 1500 words (one schematic may be included within the document).
To be considered, entries must directly relate to two or more of the following areas:
Sustainable Chemistry
Breakthrough Solutions to Global Sustainability Challenges
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Adapting to or Reducing Climate Change Impact
Contributions to Community Sustainability Success
Life Cycle Product Safety Leadership
Human Health and the Environment
Sustainable Freshwater Supply and Distribution
Environmental Policy Development and Human Behavior Change
Sustainable Infrastructure