Awards:
1st Place Winner of USC QuikSCience Challenge
University of Southern California/QuikSilver
The QuikSCience Challenge is a competition for teams of high school students that create projects and portfolios on a science subject related to marine or freshwater environments. The challenge is sponsored by the USC College Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies in partnership with Quiksilver Inc., an international producer and distributor of surfing apparel, and the Quiksilver Foundation.
The challenge uses a team competition to encourage students to learn more about scientific research and to enhance the students' capacity for leadership. To participate in the challenge, students assemble:
*A team of up to six students,
*A portfolio that includes a lesson plan that they will teach to other students, and
*A community service project
*An Environmental Solution
Keynote Speaker Invitation to International Youth Coastal Conference
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The leaders of the 2008 International Youth Coastal Conference wanted Team Marine to be the Keynote Speakers at the event. Due to the recent economic recession, Team Marine lost its funding to go but we sent our video clips to share our message about campaigning in the community.
Environmental Youth Conference Panelist
Million Trees LA
I spoke at the 2008 Environmental Youth Conference at the Staples Center. Mayor Antonio Villagairosa also spoke along with various celebrities from Disney and Nickelodeon.
Aired on KIIS FM's "Community Council"
Jesse Lozano
I aired on Los Angeles' #1 hit-music radio station, KIIS FM, on their nightly program, "Community Council" with the President of Los Angeles' Public Works, Cynthia Ruiz.
WUDC National Debate Tournament Contestant
Santa Monica College Debate Team
I qualified for the National Debate Tournament in Denver, CO and competed in the British Parliament debates.
Phi Sigma Theta Membership
Phi Sigma Theta
I was recommended to join the national honor society of Phi Sigma Theta for outstanding grades and community service.