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| Workshop Section |  | Future Problem Solving ~ January 17, 2024 |
| Registration |  | Click here to register for this section. |
| Department |  | ESU 9 |
| Primary Contact |  | Laura Ochsner |
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| Description | | Future Problem Solving sessions will enhance the Future Problem Solving process by providing information for the FPS teams regarding a problem of study. Individuals with expertise in each topic area will deliver information through brief presentations.
Location: CCC, Cottonwood Room
Qualifying Problem: Antarctica
Antarctica, the highest, driest, coldest continent, has no permanent population and is governed by a collection of agreements between fifty-four countries. The Antarctic Treaty System designates the entire continent and surrounding waters for scientific endeavors, bans military activity, and promotes environmental research and preservation. Although Antarctica remains the most remote place on Earth, it is highly regulated and heavily impacted by activities around the globe. Parts of the continent are polluted by sewage, discarded machinery, fuel products, and rubbish. Antarctica is thought to be rich in minerals and resources, though an 'indefinite' ban on mining is in place through 2048. Antarctica also holds over 60% of the Earth's fresh water in an ice sheet that contains 90% of the Earth's total ice volume. As global temperatures rise, these are breaking apart and melting faster, endangering local wildlife and entire ecosystems. Without a consistent population or a sovereign state, Antarctica possesses a unique space within political, economic, and environmental crossroads. How can Antarctica be sustainably utilized yet simultaneously preserved to best benefit our global population?
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| Location | | Central Community College |
| Status |  | This section is currently open.
63 Registered (4 Registrations, 59 Students)
5 Minimum; 120 Maximum |
| Section Date(s) | |
| January 17, 2024 | 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
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| Registration Deadline | | January 12, 2024 |
| Add to Calendar |  | Add to my calendar |
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| Materials Fee | | Materials Fee: $0.00 |
| Lunch | | No, lunch is NOT provided. |
| Students | | Yes, when you register for this section there will be a text box for you to enter in the number of students attending. |
| College Credit | | No, this section can NOT be taken for college credit. |
| T-Shirts | | No, this section does NOT have t-shirts. |
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