Project Dragonfly

#MoveInMiami is finally here! Through #MoveInMiami, we can help support university programs doing the work we really care about and students like Kekai Mar who's amplifying local Hawaiians' voices in conservation. Give today to help support students like Kekai: GivetoMiamiOH.org/ProjectDragonfly

#MoveInMiami is tomorrow; we're eager to celebrate our students! Many work full-time, often taking on extra part-time work to fund their studies. Give any amount,anytime to help students like Allison Burnam, a social worker who uses nature to benefit mental health. givetomiamioh.org/ProjectDragonfly

Emergency recall training of western lowland gorillas Global Field Program (GFP) graduate Sara Fee '25 of Atlanta, Georgia, was published in Animal Keepers’ Forum...

Emergency recall training of western lowland gorillas at Zoo Atlanta is the focus of Sara Fee's recent Animal Keepers’ Forum article. Sara is a senior gorilla keeper and 2025 Global Field Program graduate! Check out the Sara's article here: miamioh.edu/cas/graduate...

YouTube video by Miami University Libraries Instructional Videos Project Dragonfly: Intro to Library Services (2025)

Hey there, Dragonfly students! Did you know that Miami University library staff are available to help you find resources, track down hard to find articles, and more? Learn how in this overview video created by Miami science librarian and research specialist, Ginny Boehme! youtu.be/YXRS1pTgea4?...

It is truly an honor to be a part of this groundbreaking collaboration with Miami University Honors College! This group is spending the week exploring and learning in Belize. Their send-off at CVG included a proud Miami moment - a group photo with our official Miami M! #MiamiOH #LoveAndHonor

With 250+ students having engaged directly with conservation experts in 15 countries, we want to thank our dedicated teams—staff, instructors, global partners—and share from our final '25 EE in Costa Rica! For those of you who traveled with us, we hope it was a great success & experience for you!

Miami's Aug. 21 Annual Day of Giving, #MoveInMiami, is fast approaching! As our students dive into their educational journeys, we invite you to be part of their success, celebrating their dedication & helping them continue their vital work in conservation! givetomiamioh.org/ProjectDragonfly

Exciting news: 2015 GFP grad Amanda Badger's Wild Hearts zoo is now an accredited arboretum! Read the full story here: wildheartsafricanfarm.org/aboutus/. In 2015 while pursuing her GFP master's, she gained the support of an investment firm to purchase land in Lewisburg, OH, to start Wild Hearts.

Muchas gracias Fundación ECOS for helping us "learn, connect, and be part of the solutions to the challenges facing unique ecosystems." ECOS is our partner on the EE Galápagos course that's transforming field-based education & mobilizing conservation action! www.instagram.com/p/DNL7yxbhEi...

In the Weeds: Sticky Sage with Sarah Jackson Podcast Episode · K9 Conservationists · 07/17/2025 · 1h 12m

AIP graduate Sarah Jackson '24 was recently interviewed by K9 Conservationists for the podcast "In the Weeds – Sticky Sage with Sarah Jackson" about her work with conservation detection dogs! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Like a rhino, rhino conservationists never back down, they charge on! Just like GFP student Jacqueline Contino who conducted research at the Zululand Rhino Orphanage in South Africa and presented her research at the International Rhino Keeper Association Conference in May.

Top 10 Things We Loved About Learning About Conservation in India

"India stands as one of the most beautiful & culturally rich nations on Earth," shares #EEIndia course instructor Kevin Matteson in a blog he wrote about the course & our 10-year anniversary with Applied Environmental Research Foundation. Here's to many more together!
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🩵 this from our friends & partners in Baja, the Vermilion Sea Institute and VSI's Aventureros!

Happy golden lion tamarin day!

As seen on TV: Our EE Australia class! The group was recently featured on Australia's 7NEWS Townsville—giving a boost to The Great Barrier Reef's conservation efforts! You can view the news piece here: www.facebook.com/share/v/19K5...

Jill Korach Raptors, rabbits, rivers, and rare plants! Such a memorable chance to participate in Woodland Park Zoo's Regional Ecology course in central Washington. Stunning geology, inspiring work happening...

Jill Korach, who directs our Earth Expeditions and nurtures partnerships across the globe, recently traveled to central Washington for Woodland Park Zoo's Regional Ecology course, and here’s what she shared about the experience!
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Meet our 2025 scholarship winners who are studying abroad & exploring inquiry-based learning in their local communities! They share our & our donors' dedication to co-creating new solutions to vital social & ecological issues, and as a group, received awards totaling nearly $8,000. Congratulations!

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Told through the lyrical language of AIP student Gigi Painter, Secret Nature Mission is a heartwarming, curiosity-sparking journey that invites young readers to discover the hidden wonders of the natural world in every corner.
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We're shining a light on Spencer Pate (pictured here with his cat, Squeaky), who is our main registrar and also plays a key role in recruiting, analyzing-evaluating data, and providing instructional support. We're incredibly fortunate to have Spencer's dedication and diverse talents on our team!

The field portion of EE Borneo has officially concluded, & we want to celebrate the journey of course CLL Maegan Leavendusky—how she found her true calling through the GFP & is balancing her role as a nurse w/ her GLOBIO Apes work. Discover her inspiring path: wualumni.org/post/the-call-of-the-wild

Check out this buff-cheeked gibbon photographed by AIP alum Brian Keene '20 at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Brian received an honorable mention for the pic in a past AZA photo contest, and AZA has recently announced the details of its 2025 photo contest: www.aza.org/connect-phot...

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A #ThrowbackThursday post for #NationalZooKeeperWeek! We're throwing it back to 2023 with AIP grad Nicole Powell '21 who described her animal care role at the Museum of Life and Science as an "adventure." She can often be found walking Lightning the donkey. Shout out to all the keepers out there!

It's the dog days of summer! Historians say the phrase dates back to the ancient Greeks & Romans, who'd keep track of the seasons by looking up at the sky. The star Sirius was known as the "dog star" - it made up the nose of a constellation shaped like a dog. 📸:GFP student Brooke Richardson, Belize

63 reactions | 🌿 World Rainforest Day 🌿 Protecting forests means protecting our future At Danau Girang Field Centre, nestled beside a quiet oxbow lake in the lowland rainforest of the Lower Kinabatan... 🌿 World Rainforest Day 🌿 Protecting forests means protecting our future At Danau Girang Field Centre, nestled beside a quiet oxbow lake in the lowland rainforest of the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife...

We invite you to take a moment out to enjoy the sounds & sights of tropical Borneo. Soon we'll be leaving this dense, primate-rich jungle. Working alongside community members & the scientists at Danau Girang Field Centre has taught us so much! #EEBorneo
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Global Initiatives leader says international education must keep evolving Associate vice president led effort that has nearly tripled enrollment at Miami's Luxembourg campus

We collaborate with Global Initiatives on many fronts and appreciate these insights from Global Initiatives director Cheryl Young! #MiamiOHGlobal #EarthExpeditions #StudyAbroad #EducationAbroad #FindYourPlace

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56 yrs ago, the moon landing captivated the world & inspired a generation. It showed what humanity can achieve when united, & today, we face a similar challenge: protecting our environment! 📸: AIP student Cara Stofa took the pic on her EE Amazon course & does her experiential learning at Bronx Zoo.

You never know what you might find nestled in the 💚 of South America during our Paraguay #EarthExpeditions: capuchin monkeys, roseate spoonbills, red-footed tortoises, a collared peccary & more! EE Paraguay 2025 kicks off today! All photos courtesy of our partners at Para La Tierra! #ParaLaTierra

Don’t let it be out of sight, out of mind; support and uplift our marine mammal friends All too often, when important issues and concerns are out of sight, they unfortunately can also become out of mind. For example, when was the last time you thought about threats to our oceans and the ...

What can you do for marine mammals when you live inland? AIP student Todd Shank, who lives in Covington, KY, & studies in person at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, offers some everyday actions you can do to support these animals from wherever you are: sevenseasmedia.org/marine-mamma...

Miami University Sustainability invites you to join the Plastic Free July 2025 challenge The global movement this year focuses on reducing use of the top 3 single-use plastic items: single-use cups, plastic drink bottles, or plastic food wrap and bags

Did you know that Miami University has been part of Plastic Free July—the global movement that challenges people to reduce & refuse single-use plastics—since 2019. Learn more about PFJ & how you join the movement! #plasticfreejuly miamioh.edu/news/2025/07...