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Do You Have to Leave the Classroom to Become a Conservation Leader?
Read more…: Do You Have to Leave the Classroom to Become a Conservation Leader?By Kevin Matteson The Problem: The “All or Nothing” Conservation Myth You likely chose teaching for all the right reasons: you love kids, you enjoy being an active part of your community, and you possess a deep desire to give back. Because altruistic people naturally gravitate toward education, it’s no surprise that so many teachers…
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MA vs. MS: Does “Science” Actually Beat “Arts”?
Read more…: MA vs. MS: Does “Science” Actually Beat “Arts”?By Dr. Kevin Matteson, Associate Director “They were taught to be technicians, not thinkers, in a culture that is long on know-how and short on know-why.” – David Orr I often get asked if a Master of Science (MS) is more valuable than a Master of Arts (MA). Sometimes, it feels like there is a…
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Is a Master’s in Biology Worth It? Evaluating the ROI for Educators and Conservationists
Read more…: Is a Master’s in Biology Worth It? Evaluating the ROI for Educators and ConservationistsBy Dr. Kevin Matteson, Associate Director In my 14 years at Project Dragonfly, one of the most common questions I get isn’t about biology, field sites, or curriculum. It is a much more human question: What will this program actually do for my career? Most of our students are driven by passion. You are here…