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Guyana - Local Wisdom & Conservation | Earth Expeditions

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Experience one of the greatest examples of primary rain forest in the world. Learn how indigenous Makushi communities are building a sustainable future. Guyana is also culturally and ethnically diverse and includes indigenous peoples such as the Arawak, Wai Wai, Carib, Akawaio, Arecuna, Patamona, Wapishana, Makushi, and Warao. We will be spending most of our time with the Makushi, the dominant group in the North Rupununi area, a group that has lived in these forests and savannas for thousands of years.

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Queensland, Australia - Great Barrier Reef | Earth Expeditions

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Dive into the conservation and education opportunities of the Great Barrier Reef, the global center of marine biodiversity. Prior to and following the field experience in Australia, students will complete coursework via. Workshops Web-Based Learning Community as they apply experiences to their home institutions. Conservation of marine and coastal systems. Design of public research exhibits. Community-based conservation and participatory education. Study at field conservation sites. The state of Queenslan...

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India - Species, Deities, & Communities | Earth Expeditions

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Journey through the stunning ecological, cultural, and spiritual landscapes of the Western Ghats, where the fates of people, wildlife, and deities meet in sacred groves and forest temples. In this course, we seek to better understand the multifaceted relationship between people and nature, and we will address specific questions about a sustainable future. To the conservationist, resource manager, or educator, what is the cost of misunderstanding or ignoring the spiritual dimension of sacred sites? All of...

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Hawai‘i - Saving Species | Earth Expeditions

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Help save the Hawaiian crow and other native forest birds while learning what it takes to restore local plant communities and rescue species from extinction. Students in this course will join with San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG), Project. We expect Earth Expedition’s Hawai‘i program to immerse graduate students and local partners in developing and testing site-specific methods of community engagement to sustain ecological and social health. A typical Earth Expeditions day in Hawai‘i is likely to include:.

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Kenya - Wildlife & People in Integrated Landscapes | Earth Expeditions

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Join conservationists, educators, community leaders, and youth to study sustainable approaches to human wildlife coexistence. Prior to and following the field experience in Kenya, students will complete coursework via. Workshops' Web-Based Learning Community as they apply experiences to their home institutions. Introduction to the ecology of East African savannah ecosystems. Community-based conservation and participatory education. Models of conservation: national parks and community-owned conservancies.

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Mongolia - Steppe Ecology & Civic Media | Earth Expeditions

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Explore an incomparable grassland ecosystem. Learn how to support citizen conservation reporters. Focus on the Pallas’ cat and Przewalski’s horse, one of the most successful species reintroductions of our time. Travel to Mongolia, the "Land of Blue Sky.". Prior to and following the field experience in Mongolia, students will complete coursework via. Workshops' Web-Based Learning Community as they apply experiences to their home institutions. Introduction to the ecology of Asian steppe ecosystems. The bay...

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Frequently Asked Questions | Advanced Inquiry Program

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Skip to main content. Should I pursue a master's degree? Questions and answers from our students and alums! Must I have had a long and outstanding career to be considered? No The selection committee is looking for a wide cross-section of people - different levels of experience, different ages, different backgrounds. When will I be notified if I'm accepted? Applicants will receive admission decision notifications via email by April 15th. Do I need a computer or Internet connection? No Miami University doe...

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Thailand - Buddhism & Conservation | Earth Expeditions

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Study emerging models in conservation and education. Understand nature through Buddhist philosophy. Prior to and following the field experience in Thailand, students will complete coursework via. Workshops' Web-Based Learning Community as they apply experiences to their home institutions. Tropical ecology and conservation. Buddhist philosophy in education. Western and Eastern modes of understanding nature. Buddhism and conservation activism. Visits to field conservation sites. Planned Sites in Thailand.

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What is Earth Expeditions? Earth Expeditions is a groundbreaking global program supporting university courses, degree programs, and collaborative projects that are making a difference in Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Through Earth Expeditions courses, our mission is to build an alliance of individuals with first-hand knowledge of inquiry-driven, community-based learning for the benefit of ecological communities, student achievement, and global understanding. At Home and Abroad. This material...

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Borneo - Primate Conservation | Earth Expeditions

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Study Borneo’s primate denizens, including the orangutan. Develop new ways to engage communities worldwide in primate conservation. Prior to and following the field experience in Borneo, students will complete coursework via the. Workshops' Web-Based Learning Community as they apply experiences to their home institutions. Introduction to the ecology of Southeast Asian rainforests. Community-based conservation and participatory education. Public engagement in science. Study at field conservation sites.