The Global Challenge Award (GCA) helps students form international teams to solve the global challenge of "Climate Change and the Future of Energy." Students learn that the future belongs to those with skills in science, technology, systems thinking, and most important, experience in global collaboration and communication. Global Challenge Award empowers students to believe that they can make a difference not only on their own lives and national economies but on the planet itself.
The iTest (Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers) program was established by the National Science Foundation in direct response to current concerns and projections about the growing demand for professionals and information technology workers in the U.S. and seeks solutions to help ensure the breadth and depth of the STEM workforce.
GCA is National Science Foundation iTest Program Award Number: 06-24663. For more information about the iTest Program, see http://itestlrc.edc.org/about-itest-lrc
Below are links the the Year 1 and Year 2 GCA program evaluations completed by The Vermont Institutes.
GCA Year 1 Evaluation Report (