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Swapping Signs for Conversations: Zoo Education Reimagined

What happens when a zoo trade-off passive signs for authentic, one-on-one human connection? In this episode of Dragonfly Conversations, host Kevin Matteson talks with Dr. Claire Lannoye-Hall, Vice President of Education at the Detroit Zoo and a Project Dragonfly...

A flock of Hawaiian nene geese standing on a grassy hill. While they closely resemble their North American ancestors, these birds have evolved specialized feet to live high on rocky mountainsides.

On a Wild Goose Chase: Investigating the Feet of the Hawaiian Nene

Whether you are hiding or seeking, a lot depends on your feet. We wanted to know more about feet, and the unique tracks they leave behind. To kick off our investigation, we read books and examined pictures of tracks left on the beach. We brainstormed everything we...

Don’t just ask for tuition assistance—show your employer exactly what your education will build, fund, and optimize for the organization.

How to Ask Your Employer to Pay for Your Master’s Degree (with Email Templates)

The Problem: The Daunting Financial Reality By Kevin Matteson You have finally found the perfect graduate program. You know that a master’s degree from Project Dragonfly will elevate your career, ignite your passion, and give you the tools to make a real environmental...

Latest Dragonfly Conversations Podcast Episode

Swapping Signs for Conversations: Zoo Education Reimagined

What happens when a zoo trade-off passive signs for authentic, one-on-one human connection? In this episode of Dragonfly Conversations, host Kevin Matteson talks with Dr. Claire Lannoye-Hall, Vice President of Education at the Detroit Zoo and a Project Dragonfly Global Field Program graduate.

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