Science News and Opportunities

SCIENCE NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Project Dragonfly Accepting Applications for 2023Project Dragonfly Accepting Applications for 2023

Miami University’s Project Dragonfly is accepting applications for 2023 Earth Expeditions graduate courses that offer extraordinary experiences at global field sites in 15 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Visit EarthExpeditions.MiamiOH.edu Earth Expeditions can build toward the Global Field Program (GFP), a master’s degree that combines summer field courses worldwide with web learning communities so that students can complete the GFP master’s part-time from anywhere in the United States or abroad. Applications are now being accepted until January 28. Courses begin in May 2023. Visit GFP.MiamiOH.edu Project Dragonfly also offers the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) master’s degree that combines web instruction from Miami University with face-toface experiential learning and field study through several AIP sites in the U.S. Applications for Miami’s 2023 cohorts are being now being accepted until February 28, with place-based experiences provided at zoos and botanical gardens in Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis. New for 2023: residents of the Detroit, Michigan, area can study at AIP’s newest site, Detroit Zoological Society, and earn Miami’s AIP master’s degree. Visit AIP.MiamiOH.edu Graduate tuition for all programs is greatly reduced because of support from Miami University. Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Holiday Bazaar

Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Holiday Bazaar is back!

If you’re looking for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that support local artisans and a good cause, the Holiday Bazaar is the event you won’t want to miss this holiday season. The event, held at the picturesque children’s environmental education center, is perfect for holiday shopping as over a dozen local, sustainable artists and vendors present their finest wares in a cozy atmosphere. Warm your heart with a local purchase when you shop in our inviting space for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, December 4th from 9 am until 4 pm at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive, Monona. The event is FREE and open to the public with FREE parking. Confirmed vendors this year include: Christine’s Kitchen, Sandy Burns, Earth Delights, Stylistic Designs, The Happy Kitty, Joshua Ludke, Mulberry Woods, 3 Girls Dyeing, The Curious Crafter, Sand County Spirits Ceramics, Haley Studio, Ann Windell, Audra Ferreira, Flavor Temptations, and Unusual Threads. Contact (608) 221-0404 or email to www.aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org for more information. Or visit the website at aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/event/holiday-bazaar/