Alyssa Simms presents at the 2022 Graduate Research Forum
Miami University graduate student Alyssa Simms of Cortland, Ohio, presented on climate change at the Graduate School Research Forum in November 2022...
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Jonathan Spencer honored with renewable energy leadership award
Miami University graduate student Jonathan Spencer was honored with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association & Straubel Foundation Clean Energy Leadership Award...
Jennifer Udema published in Current Conservation magazine
Miami University graduate Jennifer Udema MAT ‘22 was published in Current Conservation magazine. Her article, “Finding Frogs and Tracing Tracks,” focuses on how she found and trac...
Adrienne Eyer contributes to journal manuscript
Miami University graduate Adrienne Eyer MA ‘20 was invited to contribute to an article led by Joceyln Woods (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and Lance Miller (Chicago Zoological Society)...
Katy Tanis’ writes and illustrates children’s books, receives worldwide recognition
Meet Miami University graduate student Katy Tanis. Tanis is earning a Master of Arts (MA) in biology from Miami University through Project Dragonfly’s Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) while wor...
Kids in Nature with Courtney Ryan
Global Field Program graduate Courtney Ryan MAT ’13 appeared on the October 4, 2022 Nature Guys podcast...
Graduate Research Forum 2022: Top presenters and posters announced
More than 110 graduate students presented their work at Miami's 2022 Graduate Research Forum held Nov. 4. The top presentations and posters were selected by Graduate School alumni and faculty ...
Global Field Program graduate Helen Corveleyn MAT ’20, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) teacher in New Jersey, appeared on the Schoolutions podcast, sharing her STEM facilitat...
As part of her master's coursework, Miami University graduate student Shelley Shrader submitted a blog post, and it was published on NAAEE's site...
Making Bat Friendly Habitats May Help Restore Numbers of Endangered Mosquito-Eaters
Miami University graduate student Jen Woronecki-Ellis of Hobart, Indiana, encourages backyard bat habitats...
The Value of Elephants A Pluralist Approach
In “The Value of Elephants: A Pluralist Approach” Miami University graduate Antoinette van de Water MA ’17 et al. examine a number of ways to explain the value of elephants...
Chimney Swifts at the Naval Cemetery Landscape
In “Chimney Swifts at the Naval Cemetery Landscape” Miami University graduate student Loyan Beausoleil writes about the conservation of Chimney Swifts on the Brooklyn Greenway Initiativ...
Dragonfly’s thirteenth Diversity Cafe features Dr. Ursula Valdez. Dr. Valdez is a Peruvian-USA Avian tropical ecologist and conservationist. She focuses on studies of bird community ecology, ...
Dragonfly Photo Contest Winners 2022
Miami University Project Dragonfly graduate students in the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP), the Global Field Program (GFP), Earth Expeditions (EE) courses, and faculty and staff are invited ...
Dr. Kayla Cranston - Community-Based Conservation Strategies (Oct. 27th)
A growing number of environmental professionals are realizing that equitable and meaningful engagement of local...
Notable Neighbors and Tiny Tenants: Bugs in the City
In “Notable Neighbors & Tiny Tenants: Bugs in the City” Miami University graduate student Karyn Light-Gibson catalogs...
The Magic of a Mini-Meaningful Watershed Education Experience (MWEE)
In “The Magic of a Mini-Meaningful Watershed Education Experience (MWEE)” Miami University graduate student Cindy Wilems shares information about...
Heidi Edwards wins grant award for STEM education program
AIP Site: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Meg Sczyrba Receives 2022 APEX Grand Award for Environmental Writing
Communications Concepts, Inc., a media/news company that advises publishing, PR and marketing professionals on...
The Effect of Marine Conservation Policies in Mexico on Wildlife and Locals
In “The Effect of Marine Conservation Policies in Mexico on Wildlife and Locals Miami” Miami University graduate student Alissa Eurell highlights implementations...
Bringing Climate Change Into the Elementary Classroom
In “Bringing Climate Change Into the Elementary Classroom” Miami University graduate student Kylie Wash shows her students how to work...
Sue Perkins Awarded Maine SeaGrant for White Shark Conservation
Miami University graduate student Sue Perkins was awarded a Maine SeaGrant to develop a pop-up educational booth called "Respect the Locals" as part of her...
Jennifer Redmond Receives Jerry Liguori Scholarship for Raptor Conservation
Miami University graduate student Jennifer Redmond has received the Jerry Liguori Scholarship...
Detroit Zoo, Miami University announce innovative Miami master’s degree....
Dragonfly Diversity Cafe Virtual Talk and Discussion
Dragonfly’s tenth Diversity Cafe will take place on September 15, 2022, and features Germán Paredes, Aventureros Program Coordinator at the Vermilion Sea Institute (VSI) in Bahía de...
Can you think of a better way to spend a summer?! Learning and Dancing in the World Community
Come join our students on their journey through Project Dragonfly Earth Expeditions Namibia II course...
What I learned about urban development and environmental preservation from kayaking Alewife Brook
Published in the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine In “What I learned about urban development and environmental preservation from kayaking Alewife Brook” Global Field Program (GFP) graduate ...
Walt Disney World chose Lauren Glaser for the Disney Imagination Campus Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort. Glaser joined 49 other teachers from across the nation as guests of honor for a magi...
Primate Species Spotlight: The Spot-Nosed Guenon
Published for Pan African Sanctuary Alliance In “Primate Species Spotlight: The Spot-Nosed Guenon” Global Field Program graduate student Lilija Rapa helps us get to know African monkeys...
The National Weather Association has named Global Field Program graduate student Nicolette Pocius as a recipient of the 2022 Sol Hirsch NWAF Education Award. The funds are awarded annually to teach...
The Seattle Foundation and environmental education nonprofit, IslandWood, has named Elizabeth Reamer-Carlisle Wing MA ’16 as a recipient of the 2018 Patsy Collins Award for Excellence in Educ...
Published on Water Education Colorado Global Field Program (GFP) student Sensa Wolcott shares her thoughts and recommendations on the future of agriculture in a blog she wrote for Water Education C...
Conservation through Native American Petroglyphs
Published on Green Teacher In “Conservation through Native American Petroglyphs” Global Field Program student Jesze Doleh outlines lessons on protecting nature from the first conservati...
National Zoo Keeper Week — celebrated the third week of July — is dedicated to sharing the passion and devotion of keepers to the world. To all animal caregivers, thank you for all you ...
Daily Inspiration: Meet Brooke Mitchell-Norman
Published on VoyageDenver.com Global Field Program graduate Brooke Mitchell-Norman MA ’17 is featured on VoyageDenver.com for her work as a conservation biologist and adventure traveler and a...
Independent Study Coursework AIP graduate student Jen Woronecki-Ellis is producing amazing results with her bat awareness work and her Good Bat Neighbor (GBN) program. The GBN program connects to h...
Published on Green Teacher In “Leaf Your Devices at Home” Miami University graduate Britta Moore MAT ’21 outlines a lesson plan for students to investigate and interact with the p...
Outdoor Science Lessons Foster Environmental Stewardship
Published on Edutopia In “Outdoor Science Lessons Foster Environmental Stewardship” AIP graduate student Jim Spandikow explains how he creates opportunities for his students to study ou...
New marine science center leader to begin Friday
Miami University graduate Bee Redfield MA ’19 was recently hired as the new Executive Director of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC), an aquarium and museum in...
AIP Student Noah Riccio Designs a Video Game and Website about Shark Ecology and Conservation Risks
As part of his master’s coursework, Noah Riccio, designed a video game, supplementary website, and video material that cover several bases involving shark ecology and conservation risks.
Dragonfly Diversity Cafe Virtual Talk and Discussions
Dragonfly Diversity Cafes is a developing series of virtual talks focusing on international conservation, urban and rural ecology, inquiry-based education, nature connections, and other relevant to...
Primates in a Changing World – Dr. Katie Feilen
Primatologist and conservation biologist, Dr. Katie Feilen, presents a wildlife conservation talk for the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) on how primates are adapting to a changing wor...
Navigating Inquiry-Based Instruction
Published in Green Teacher In “Navigating Inquiry-Based Instruction” Advanced Inquiry Program student Pamela Chin navigates the “Four Cs” in her middle school English Langua...
Conservation Conflicts in a Complex World
Published in Green Teacher In “Conservation Conflicts in a Complex World” Global Field Program student Annie Zaremba offers a project-based learning lesson that challenges high school l...
A Virtual Talk on Compassion Fatigue
Our AIP colleagues at Denver Zoo and AIP graduate Andrew Pittman hosted a virtual talk on compassion fatigue. This presentation explores ways to reduce burnout, which can be present in many facets ...
Global Field Program (GFP) student, Lisa Bastedo, created an interactive website and lesson plans to help secondary students and their educators experience the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the threa...
Bird Welfare in Zoos and Aquariums: General Insights across Industries
Published in Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens Miami Dragonfly alum Adrienne Eyer was invited to contribute to an article led by Joceyln Woods (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and Lance ...
Op-Ed: How Can Long Islanders Help the North Atlantic Right Whale?
Published on the Long Island Press, Schneps Media Miami University graduate student Marissa Connolly had the opportunity to work with the Long Island Press to share information through an op-ed abo...
Project Dragonfly Students Awarded Scholarships
Fifteen Miami University graduate students in Project Dragonfly’s Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) and Global Field Program (GFP) were recently awarded scholarships totaling $11,200. About Our ...
Allyson Gaarder’s garners worldwide interest with EcoSpot featured in national energy publication
Miami University graduate student Allyson Gaarder of Big Bear City, California, created a master’s project on lithium resources for electric vehicles...
Connecting Workplace Attachment and Pro-Environmental Behaviors in Zoo and Aquarium Professionals
Published in Zoo Biology In “Connecting Workplace Attachment and Pro-Environmental Behaviors in Zoo and Aquarium Professionals” Global Field Program graduate Brittany Murphy MA ’2...
Human-elephant coexistence through aligning conservation with societal aspirations
Published in Global Ecology and Conservation In “Human-elephant coexistence through aligning conservation with societal aspirations,” Global Field Program graduate Antoinette van de Wat...
AIP student Meagan Holdeman leads green practices in Colorado’s theatre industry
“Sustainability is an achievable goal … there are a number of things companies can do just to get it going – even if they are just small things,” says Advanced Inquiry Progr...
We are happy to announce the winners of our 2021 photo competition! Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to the photo contest selection committee for judging the competition! In the U.S...
Conservation psychology strategies for collaborative planning and impact evaluation
Zoo Biology A team of authors, including long-time Dragonfly collaborators and Cincinnati Zoo staff members, Lily Maynard and David Jenike, wrote an article titled “Conservation psychology st...
