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The [http://globalchallengeaward.org Global Challenge Award] is a science program for high school students (ages 14 to 17) from all over the world. It is an initiative of the [[University of Vermont]] in collaboration with the [[National Science Foundation]] as well as foundations and corporations, wherein students have the opportunity to form teams with international counterparts and work towards a solution to mitigate [[Global Warming]] and help envision the future of renewable energy. The program is notable for its use of pre-existing games, simulations and Web-based science resources in a global competition, and for its reliance on personal initiative and creativity in diverse teams.
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'''Peristeri''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Περιστέρι, standing for "pigeon/dove" in Greek), older forms '''Peristerio''' and '''Peristerion''' is a suburban municipality in [[Athens]], [[Greece]], located about 5 km NW of the downtown area. The municipality is bordered by the [[Cephissus]]/Cephissos River, Athinon Avenue ([[Greece Interstate 8A|GR-8]]), [[Chaidari]] in the west and [[Petroupoli]] in the northwest, with a size of around {{convert|10|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}}. The area includes the northern half of the [[Athens Industrial Area]], with its main streets taking in Ethnikis Antistaseos Street and P. Tsaldari Street. The town also has a sizable [[Assyrians|Assyrian]] population who have immigrated from [[Iraq]] and [[Turkey]] over the past 30 years.
The program was featured in Learning & Leading with Technology October 31, 2007. More recently, in the [http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080702/NEWS02/80702006 Burington Free Press] in July 2008, and has led to a number of youth-authored articles on [http://www.cogito.org Cogito.Org] for example:[http://www.cogito.org/Articles/ArticleDetail.aspx?ContentID=17460 Using Nanotechnology for Cost Effective Converters] as well as [http://www.cogito.org/Articles/ArticleDetail.aspx?ContentID=17449 Educating Myself, International Style].


==Transportation==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfOldvMTKYM YouTube Introduction]
The [[Athens Bus Terminal]] is in the east, slightly east of Peristeri itself, along with its nearest station in [[Sepolia]], a part of Athens. An [[Athens metro|metro]] station opened in 2004 in Peristeri, named [[Aghios Antonios station|Aghios Antonios]] due to its location near the Aghios Antonios (Saint Anthony) church. Two other stations, [[Peristeri station|Peristeri]] (near the town hall) and [[Anthoupoli station|Anthoupoli]] (near Thivon St.) are under construction, and will open in 2008.


==Historical population==
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! Year !! Municipal population !! Change !! Density
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| 1981 || - || - || -
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| 1991 || 137,288|| - || 13,660.5/km²
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| 2001 || 137,918|| +630/+0.46% || 13,723.2/km²
|}


==Sports==
*[[Atromitos]] - A 2007-08 [[Super League Greece]] football/soccer team, relegated to [[Beta Ethniki]] for 2008-09.
*[[Peristeri BC]] - An [[A2 Ethniki]] basketball team.
===Peristeri Arena===
The Peristeri Arena (or Andreas Papandreou Arena) is an [[indoor arena|indoor basketball sporting arena]]. The seating capacity of the arena is 3,072 people. The arena is owned by the municipality of Peristeri. The arena is currently home to the Greek professional [[basketball]] team [[Peristeri BC|Peristeri Athens]] of the [[A2 Ethniki|Greek A2 League]].


The hall was opened in the year 1989. The arena is named after the late [[Andreas Papandreou]], who was the former [[prime minister]] of Greece. The arena is an older, smaller version of the [[Larissa Neapolis Arena]] and the [[Pampelloponisiako|Dimitris Tofalos Arena]], which were based on Peristeri Arena, but built 6 years later and with a larger seating capacity.
'''Projects in the Global Challenge Award'''


==Landmarks==
There are several project areas in the Challenge. Some are designed specifically for teams, others students can work on alone. Students can mix and match projects based on their interest level and time. They can form a team to compete in one competition and, at the same time, work on individual points.
*Cathedral
*[[Peristeri Arena]]
*[[Peristeri Stadium]]


==Persons==
<blockquote>
*[[Grigoris Bithikotsis]] (1922-2005) singer and songwriter
<p>'''Global Business Plan.''' Students build an International Team, envision a global solution, create a detailed business plan, and submit it for judging.</p>


==Sister cities==
<p>'''Technical Innovation Plan.''' Students build an International Team, envision any kind of technical solution, explain it to a panel of judges.</p>
*{{flagicon|Bulgaria}} [[Rousse]], [[Bulgaria]]


==References==
<p>'''STEM Explorations.''' Students work on their own on science, technology, engineering and mathematics units of study called "challenges."</p>
{{reflist}}


==External links==
<p>'''Green Earth Corps.''' Student work on their own or with any team, build a home and business auditing service, earn while they learn and serve.</p>
*[http://www.peristeri.gr/ City of Peristeri official website] {{el icon}}


<p>'''Quantum Videos.''' Students work on their own or with any team, earn fame and recognition.


{{Geographic Location (8-way)
<p>'''UVM Design TASC.''' Students work with a local team and teacher, build a operating model for a competition, earn prizes and awards for your school.</p>
|Centre = Peristeri
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|North = [[Petroupoli]] and [[Ilio, Greece|Ilion]]
|Northeast = [[Agioi Anargyroi]]
Each Challenge earns certain points, and in the end, teams with the highest scores win and earn scholarships, travel awards to the Governor's Institute on Engineering in Vermont, cash prizes, and tuition scholarships.
|East = [[Athens]]
|Southeast = [[Athens]]
|South = [[Aegaleo]]
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|West = [[Chaidari]]
|Northwest =
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{{Athens Prefecture}}
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Since its founding in 2005, The Global Challenge has reached over 100,000 people worldwide and engaged over 4000 students from 60 countries in forming teams to solve the challenge. About $130,000 in scholarships have been provided to over 130 students from 10 countries.
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The Challenge's founders envision creating a [http://www.microsoft.com/education/highered/whitepapers/simulation/SimulationPlatform.aspx World Game] space for STEM learning.
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Google recently awarded a non-profit AdWords grant of $10,000 per month, which the project is using to expand its outreach to the world's youth.
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Revision as of 17:41, 12 October 2008

For other uses, see Peristeri (disambiguation).
Peristeri
Περιστέρι
Settlement
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Districts4
Government
 • MayorAndreas Pachatouridis
Area
 • Total10.050 km2 (3.880 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total137,918
 • Density14,000/km2 (36,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
121 xx, 126 xx
Area code(s)210
Vehicle registrationY, Z, I
Websitewww.peristeri.gr

Peristeri (Greek: Περιστέρι, standing for "pigeon/dove" in Greek), older forms Peristerio and Peristerion is a suburban municipality in Athens, Greece, located about 5 km NW of the downtown area. The municipality is bordered by the Cephissus/Cephissos River, Athinon Avenue (GR-8), Chaidari in the west and Petroupoli in the northwest, with a size of around 10 km2 (4 sq mi). The area includes the northern half of the Athens Industrial Area, with its main streets taking in Ethnikis Antistaseos Street and P. Tsaldari Street. The town also has a sizable Assyrian population who have immigrated from Iraq and Turkey over the past 30 years.

Transportation

The Athens Bus Terminal is in the east, slightly east of Peristeri itself, along with its nearest station in Sepolia, a part of Athens. An metro station opened in 2004 in Peristeri, named Aghios Antonios due to its location near the Aghios Antonios (Saint Anthony) church. Two other stations, Peristeri (near the town hall) and Anthoupoli (near Thivon St.) are under construction, and will open in 2008.

Historical population

Year Municipal population Change Density
1981 - - -
1991 137,288 - 13,660.5/km²
2001 137,918 +630/+0.46% 13,723.2/km²

Sports

Peristeri Arena

The Peristeri Arena (or Andreas Papandreou Arena) is an indoor basketball sporting arena. The seating capacity of the arena is 3,072 people. The arena is owned by the municipality of Peristeri. The arena is currently home to the Greek professional basketball team Peristeri Athens of the Greek A2 League.

The hall was opened in the year 1989. The arena is named after the late Andreas Papandreou, who was the former prime minister of Greece. The arena is an older, smaller version of the Larissa Neapolis Arena and the Dimitris Tofalos Arena, which were based on Peristeri Arena, but built 6 years later and with a larger seating capacity.

Landmarks

Persons

Sister cities

References

  1. ^ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.

External links


Template:Athens Prefecture

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