The Details

Program Director: Dr. Andrew Bruening and Andrew Bloom
Location: Kelleys Island, Ohio
Dates: Monday, June 11 – Saturday, June 16
Contact: fieldschools@pastfoundation.org
Cost: $700 per student if NOT a Kelleys Island Resident
Students: High School

The Challenge

Humans alter their behavior in response to their surrounding environment, and environments are altered b­­­­­­­­­y human behavior. Kelleys Island exemplifies this coevolutionary relationship, specifically capturing in its landscape the vagaries of the last Ice Age through glacial scouring and grooves. Human impact on the island simultaneously obscures geologic patterns, exploits geologic formations, and is subject to the immutable pace of geologic time. Through comparative and contrasting study of island formations, participants in this summer STEM Bridge Program will establish a baseline of information that can support eco-tourism and future studies of co-existing ecosystems. The week of rigorous study will culminate in an interactive day program – developed by the students – for the Kelleys Island general public.

The Schedule

Program Format

Days are divided into high/low activities engaging students in field methods and collection followed by identification and geo mapping. Evenings are divided between fieldwork assimilation and enjoyable activities. The final culminating activity is a student led public program that engages the public with presentations and interactive displays.