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2008 Summer
Programs & Projects
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Web of Life:
Caving
Registration
Closed
Carver Caves, Kentucky,
June 9-15, 2008
Twenty students will be introduced to aspects of cave ecology,
conservation biology, field research, and outdoor skills and
safety. Throughout the course students will learn about various
aspects of cave ecology and conservation biology that are
applicable to the sites we will visit and the general
environment. They will have the opportunity to have hands on
experience in caves, lead by experienced cave guides and
personnel from Carter Caves State Resort. Each cave (7 total)
represents different aspects of cave biology, and some very
unique opportunities to visit protected habitats.
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Cultural
Landscape of a Michigan Ghost Town
Ocqueoc, Michigan, June 22-28, 2008
Twenty students
will be introduced to a wide array of environmental science
subjects as they map and interpret the remains of a 19th century
ghost town situated on the shores of Lake Michigan. The
once-thriving community of Rockport exploited the natural
resources of the area with the technologies of the time. The
remains left behind will be the focus of the study and their
interpretation will provide the State of Michigan with valuable
data that can be leveraged in the promotion of eco-tourism. In
combination with mapping the ghost town site, students will be
introduced to the natural and cultural modern landscapes of
Michigan including the wetlands, fisheries, history of
technology, and preservation movements of the region.
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Marine Ecosystems of the Florida Keys
Registration
Closed
Key Largo, Florida, July 6 – 12, 2008
This program explores the low lying, barrier islands that
protect the extreme southern tip of Florida and the fragile
ecosystems located within the Keys both in the water and
onshore. The waters around the Florida Keys are rich in natural
and cultural resources. Students will explore the ecosystems of
this diverse aquatic area applying gained knowledge to help in
the Great Annual Fish Count, the Mammal Conservancy and the
ongoing assessment of shipwrecks in the shallow waters.
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The
River Speaks:
Cultural & Natural Landscapes of the Little Miami River
Southwest Ohio,
July
14-18, 2008
Twenty students will explore the cultural and natural landscapes
of the Little Miami River. The students will travel by canoe
down the river, camping along the way. Traveling on the river
students will chart the various natural resources and the impact
that humans have upon the landscape.
The program explores biology,
horticulture, geology and hydrology working across subject areas
in building an understanding of the environment around us.
Students will participate in the study producing and publishing
their results online.
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Pills,
Potions, and Poisons Registration
Closed
Columbus, Ohio, July 7-18, 2008
This program provides
students with an overview of the field of pharmacology and its
relationship to health, disease, and society. During the
two-week day camp, students will have lots to do exploring
pharmacology through lab experiments, debate, team projects, and
field trips around the scientific world of OSU. The
program is sponsored by the Ohio State University College of
Pharmacy
providing full scholarships for all participating students.
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Forensics in the Classroom
Columbus, Ohio,
Session I, July 7-11, 2008
The program applies forensic science through lecture and
hands-on experience -- in the classroom, outdoors in
excavations, and in the lab. Working across school science
curricula forensic science includes physics, environmental
science, biology, chemistry and applied mathematics.
Participants learn about forensic science, meet forensic
professionals, learn how to use proper field and lab techniques
to investigate crimes, prepare written analysis and reports of
scientific data, and learn to present evidence in a moot court.
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Go Green!
Columbus, Ohio,
July 14 to
25, 2008
Go Green introduces students to viable options regarding
alternative energy sources with the goal of reducing the energy
footprint. Students will examine differing options and
methodologies at work here in Ohio. Twenty students will explore
what to monitor and how to monitor for energy consumption with
the goal of reducing the amount of energy consumed and emissions
produced for Metro School. The program applies engineering and
environmental science through lectures, and interactive design
projects – in the classroom and in the field. Students will
build a proposal for Metro High School to conduct a baseline
study of the school’s energy footprint.
Wind turbines in
Spain, by
Luis
Alves. Used under Creative Commons License.
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Forensic Field School at Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, June 16 through July 3, 2008
The Forensic Field School is an in-depth course covering all
aspects of forensic investigation. Over the course of three weeks
participants will learn excavation, documentation and analysis
techniques, as well as techniques for legally presenting
results. The field school combines in the field and in the lab
day-long classes. Requires parallel registration in
OSU course at
additional cost.
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Florida Keys Underwater Field School: The
Menemon Sanford
Key Largo,
Florida,
July 27 thru Friday August 8, 2008
The Florida Keys Underwater Field
School covers the basic techniques and fundamentals of maritime
archaeology including material culture, conservation, underwater
surveying techniques, ship construction and cultural resource
management. The 2008 field school will focus on the Civil War
Era paddle steamer Menemon Sanford, located within the Florida
Keys National Marine Sanctuary and a selected material culture
collection.
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