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Project Dragonfly reaches millions of children, parents, and educators through print, web, and broadcast media. The project began with the launch of the NSF-funded Dragonfly magazine, the first national magazine to feature children's investigations (published by
the National Science Teachers Association). Since its inception, Project Dragonfly has pioneered inquiry-driven reform to increase public engagement in science and global understanding. Some current Project Dragonfly programs:
Earth Expeditions is a global conservation program that brings educators and scientists together at conservation hotspots in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Graduate-credit workshops include "Namibia: Great Cat Conservation," "Thailand: Conservation and Buddhism," and "Mongolia: Steppe Ecology and Conservation." DragonflyTV is a national PBS television series that brings Dragonfly's "real kids, real science" approach to a national television audience. Produced by TPT public television, the NSF-funded DragonflyTV reaches more than 1.5 million viewers every week. iDiscovery, is a partnership between Project Dragonfly and Ohio's Project Discovery. iDiscovery facilitates teacher learning communities via an advanced web platform, and provides graduate-credit courses from Miami University to more than 2,000 educators a year. Wild Reseach is designed to deepen public engagement in science and conservation at zoos, aquariums, and similar learning environments nationwide. Conducted with the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and a consortium of partner zoos and aquariums, Wild Research involves families directly in research and conservation action through Wild Research stations, participatory learning media, and education programs. For more information, contact Program Associate Debbie Shelley at 513-529-8576, or email shelledl@muohio.edu. |
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