Junior Paleontologists Return from the Ice Age
The Junior Paleontologist (JP) program is an intensive summer fieldwork program that takes minority youth and girls to the Western United States for a comprehensive experience in paleontology fieldwork. During the first two weeks, the students study geology, anatomy, and paleontology, while building academic and leadership skills at the University of Chicago. Then they head to Montana, South Dakota, or Wyoming, where they work alongside scientists on fossil-rich terrain.
At the top of Rankin Ridge, 14 Chicago Public School students watch the sun set across the rolling South Dakotan… Continue reading
Women in Science: Charlie McCord
Women in Science (WIS) is a group of professional women scientists who provide hands-on, personalized experiences with science for Chicago Public School students. Since 2000, WIS has been an integral component in meeting Project Exploration’s mission to make science accessible to the public—especially minority youth and girls. WIS participants provide engaging science opportunities for our after-school programs for girls, annual youth development events, and intensive field experiences.
- Charlie McCord © C. McCord, used with permission
Charlie McCord is a PhD candidate in biology at the University of… Continue reading
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Teaching Assistant: Experience for the Future
Going into my Jr. year at Kentucky State University i just came back to Project Exploration looking for summer employment but i received so much more. i was presented with opportunity to be a Teaching Assistant for the 2011 Jr. Paleontologist Program this year. This is perfect because as an aspiring teacher i hope to gain skills such as leadership and professionalism that can only come from being over children. I’m extremely excited about this chance to be a teaching assistant because it immerses me in the teaching world and… Continue reading
Scaling Up for The Future at Senior Celebration – June 11, 2011
Senior Celebration 2011 with Project Exploration graduating high school students, and board of director chair Tony Shaneen (left) and Cofounder and Executive Director, Gabrielle Lyon (right).
Senior Celebration – Reflections from a Graduating Student
This was my second time attending Project Exploration’s Senior Celebration. The last time I blogged about the Senior celebration I was a year from graduating from High School but it felt like a life time away. I have already graduated but it still doesn’t feel like it yet. The last four years of my life I was not only involved with High School but also with Project Exploration. When I went to the PE office for my first interview I was a curious young boy who had just left grade… Continue reading
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Junior Paleontologist in the Class
Today, i was able to see the Junior paleontologist‘s in action. The program’s classroom is located in the University of Chicago. This program takes a group of students,between grades 8th and 12th, to the Mammoth Site in South Dakota. Continue reading
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