2009 Academic WorldQuest Information
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Academic WorldQuest 2009 will be held on the morning of April 4th, 2009 at the National Press Club. The Press Club is located at 529 14th St, NW in Washington, DC.
We are pleased to announce the categories for the 2009 Academic WorldQuest competition. The WACA is very fortunate to be partnering with the Seven Revolutions initiative created by Erik R. Peterson. This initiative, which was started by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Global Strategy Institute, looks at the impact of key global trends into the year 2025. If you would like more information on the Seven Revolutions, please visit the initiative's website here.
The Categories for the 2009 Academic WorldQuest Competition are as follows:
Population Issues in Developing Countries
Nine countries are expected to account for the world's rapid population growth out to 2050, with eight of these countries in the developing world. This category will consist of questions about the demographic challenges that developing countries face.
Water
By 2025, half of the world's population will live in water-stressed or water-scarce regions. This category will consist of questions about the impact of water scarcity throughout the world.
Alternative Fuels
Out to 2025, world energy demand is expected to increase by 55 percent, a rise driven largely by industralization trends in Asia. This category will consist of questions about energy dependence and alternate sources.
Biotechnology and Genetics
The completion of the Human Genome Project several years ago marked a historic achievement in the field of genetics and has opened up numerous paths for further exploration in biotechnology. This category will consist of questions about the development of genetics research and biotechnology.
Connectivity
With the growth of technological innovation has come vastly greater connectivity, which is being utilized for collaboration in business and education, as well as in international criminal activities. This category will consist of questions about technological innovation and increased connectivity.
Globalization
This category will consist of questions about the achievements, developments, and challenges presented by globalization.
Transnational Crime
This category will consist of questions about organized crime, global terrorism, and trafficking in humans, drugs, and arms.
Great Decisions 2008
This category will used questions based on the Great Decisions 2008 publication.
The topics for 2008 are:
Iraq
The EU at 50
Blacklisting the Enemy
Russia
U.S. Defense Policy
Latin America
U.S.-China Economic Relations
Foreign Aid and Philanthropy
More information can be found on www.greatdecisions.org.
Current Events
In this category, students will answer questions about world events happening in the beginning of 2009.
Country (TBD)
This category will consist of questions about a specific country or region of the world. The WACA will announce the country or region as soon as it is determined.
*Please note that the categories listed here are not in the order the game will be played.
Information about the date and location of the competition will follow soon. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Reidy, Education Director, at laura@worldaffairscouncils.org. Thank you for your patience.