Project Dragonfly at Miami University and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden have partnered to create Earth Expeditions, a global conservation program linking formal and informal U.S. educators together with scientists, naturalists, and educators at conservation hotspots in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. These tuition-free, graduate-credit courses merge the educational expertise of Miami’s Dragonfly with the world-renowned conservation efforts of the Cincinnati Zoo.

Since Earth Expeditions began in 2003, more than 700 educators from 48 states have been accepted to the program. And through the years, hundreds of newspaper, radio, and television stories profiling Earth Expeditions educators have run in news media outlets throughout the country. Approximately 140 candidates will be admitted to these international courses in 2008.

As part of its support for the program, Miami University waives all tuition for accepted applicants, including out-of-state fees. Waivers total $3,100 for Ohio residents and $7,000 for residents outside the state.

For more information and to apply, visit www.EarthExpeditions.org.

Deadline to apply to Earth Expeditions
2008 international courses:
January 28