CEN-Summer Research Program

1. CEN-Summer Research Program

2. CSIF-CEN Green Leap is a new thinking and strategy proposed by Professor Stuart L. Hart, and also applies disruptive innovation in today’s realities to drive social transformation. As commented by Bill Clinton in Hart’s book “Capitalism at Crossroads”, “… As we address the recession's dire consequences and rebound from the brink of economic collapse, Stuart Hart proposes a sustainable, socially responsible model of capitalism and compels us to seize the opportunities afforded by a fresh start.” By introducing Green Leap strategy into China’s context, it evolves to be an initiative engaging holistic social innovation, which includes the changes in policy and institution, technology and business, and humanity and education, and etc. With such a comprehensive, deep and rigorous studies, as well planning and execution, Pilot cities and towns in Green Leap and the scale-out of successful practices will literally achieve social transformation, towards sustainable development. 绿色跨越 Green Leap

3. Partners

4. Fundamental Components 1). Agriculture and Food 2). Energy 3). Water 4). Housing & Community 5). Transportation 6). Info Technology and Communication 7). Waster Elimination and Reuse 8). Healthcare

5. Summer Program Duration: June 4th –June 25th

6. Training Camp • Beijing Liang Shu Ming Rural Reconstruction Center (LRRC) • Devoted to rural construction and raising public awareness of  rural issues • One week orientation before traveling to sites • Learn about the program and choose the fields you are most interested in • Get to know your teammates http://www.3nong.org/

7. Chengdu (An yue)成都-安岳 • Large population: 1.6 million • Famous for Lemon industry (80% of national production) Lemons production processing, marketing, other lemon related industries http://www.anyue.gov.cn/

8. Jiangsu (Wujin)江苏-武进 • Locate in Jiangsu Province • Famous for flowers and plants Establish farm-based sustainable community http://www.3nong.org/?action-viewnews-itemid-1726

9. Fujian (Peitian)福建-培田 • Locate in Fujian Province • Famous for Organic food • Establish marketing strategies to promote the selling of these products http://peitiandaxue.blog.sohu.com/

10. Shanxi (Fuping)陕西-富平 • Locate in Shanxi Province • Famous for rural area sustainability innovation • build a green agriculture platform http://www.weinan.gov.cn/structure/xwzx/tpxw/content_354814_1.html

11. Accommodations Housing : Dorms with teammates (size TBD by local sites) Food: cook your own food/eat with local people Expenses: flight tickets and bus/train fares between cities

12. Requirements • All majors are welcome • Interests in constructing new towns in China and social entrepreneurship • Willing to live in rural areas with local people • Knowledge of Chinese is preferred • Teamwork spirits

13. Why Join 1. Work with think tank from most prestigious social and science institutes 2. Onsite research with students from top universities 3. Interact with local government to carry out pragmatic proposals 4. Make a difference in the real world 5. New thinking for development and Green Leap strategies 6. Traveling across China and have a meaningful summer

14. How to apply • Email to cencornell@gmail.com with “Last Name, First Name’ as the subject, attach your resume and a writing sample* • The application deadline is April 9th 2012 * describes the reason to apply for this program and outline the key skills which makes you a suitable candidate (200~300 words )

15. Questions?