Two awards of up to $1,300 each are available in 2011.  Each proposed project must include at least one faculty member and one student working collaboratively; larger collaborations are also welcome to apply. Eligible faculty must be teaching at the college and eligible students must be enrolled during the proposed project period.  Projects can begin this academic year and must be completed by May 31, 2012 – the end of the next academic year.  For more information about the Noosphere Award and application procedures, visit the award web site: http://www.evergreen.edu/sponsoredresearch/noosphere.  If you need further information, contact John McLain at 360.867.6045 or mclainj@evergreen.edu.