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How NASA and Biology Collide: Insights from Barbara Sobhani
Read more…: How NASA and Biology Collide: Insights from Barbara SobhaniFrom the Great Sand Dunes of Colorado to the craters of the moon, Barbara Sobhani is proof that conservation leadership knows no atmospheric bounds. In this episode, host Kevin Matteson sits down with Barbara—a Project Dragonfly AIP graduate, State Director for the NASA Colorado Space Grant Consortium, and a Master Birder—to discuss how studying life…
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Seeking the Past: Building the Athabascan Environmental Physics Trail in Alaska
Read more…: Seeking the Past: Building the Athabascan Environmental Physics Trail in AlaskaBy the Elementary and Junior High Classes of Judith Onslow, Kathleen Fariday, and Mary Klopfer Girdwood Elementary Junior High School, Girdwood, Alaska Editor’s Note: This post is a vintage treasure from the Project Dragonfly archives, originally published in Dragonfly Magazine in the late 1990s. It highlights the incredible ways students can connect local history, indigenous…
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Rain-culture: Personal Transformation in the Western Ghats
Read more…: Rain-culture: Personal Transformation in the Western GhatsBy Jack Schaefer An obvious theme that linked the whole India experience was rain. It is something that everybody manages in their life all around the world, but to be in the Western Ghats during the monsoon season gave me a new appreciation and understanding of rain. Here in Cincinnati, the common perception of rain…
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Swapping Signs for Conversations: Zoo Education Reimagined
Read more…: Swapping Signs for Conversations: Zoo Education ReimaginedWhat happens when a zoo trade-off passive signs for authentic, one-on-one human connection? In this episode of Dragonfly Conversations, host Kevin Matteson talks with Dr. Claire Lannoye-Hall, Vice President of Education at the Detroit Zoo and a Project Dragonfly Global Field Program graduate. Claire shares her journey from “accidental” zoo educator to executive leader, detailing…
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On a Wild Goose Chase: Investigating the Feet of the Hawaiian Nene
Read more…: On a Wild Goose Chase: Investigating the Feet of the Hawaiian NeneBy Shari Okada’s Second-Grade Class, Lihikai School, Kahului, Hawaii Editor’s Note: This post is a gem from our Dragonfly Magazine archives, originally published in Dragonfly Magazine in the September/October 1997 issue. It showcases how a classroom of young researchers can use simple observations to uncover powerful evolutionary truths. The Spark Whether you are hiding or…
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Cultivating Conservation at the Human-Dog Interface: Field Notes from The Bahamas
Read more…: Cultivating Conservation at the Human-Dog Interface: Field Notes from The BahamasBy Devlyn Stubbs My name is Devlyn Stubbs. I am a 46-year-old father of two and a graduate student at Miami University, Ohio. In December of 2024, I embarked on a study abroad course with Miami University’s Project Dragonfly in Oxford, Ohio. Project Dragonfly, in collaboration with the University of The Bahamas, facilitated a study…
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Flipped Conversation: Urban Ecology and the “Pigeon Paradox” with Dr. Kevin Matteson
Read more…: Flipped Conversation: Urban Ecology and the “Pigeon Paradox” with Dr. Kevin MattesonIn a special “flipped” episode, Project Dragonfly’s own Dr. Kevin Matteson moves from the host’s chair to the guest’s seat. Interviewed by graduate student Aimee Kemp, Kevin shares his journey from the urban landscape of the Bronx to becoming a leading voice in urban ecology and pollinator conservation. 3 Key Takeaways The “Hidden Gem” Teaser Listen for Kevin’s…
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Ants on the Move: How Far Will Fire Ants Go for Food?
Read more…: Ants on the Move: How Far Will Fire Ants Go for Food?By the Seventh-Grade Class of Tim Jarboe and Jennifer Leahy, W.R. Coile Middle School, Athens, Georgia Editor’s Note: Originally published in Dragonfly Magazine in May/June 1997, this article from our archives showcases an incredible student-led inquiry into insect behavior right in a schoolyard. It proves that you don’t need a professional lab to do real…
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Roots in Resilience: A Reflection from Earth Expeditions Belize
Read more…: Roots in Resilience: A Reflection from Earth Expeditions BelizeBy: Pachancia Knowles During my first Earth Expedition experience, one message that stayed with me was the strength of women in leadership and how powerful true community-led conservation can be. Spending time at the Community Baboon Sanctuary in Belize, I saw how women like Miss Jessie continue to drive conservation forward through teamwork, care, and…