Project Dragonfly

Project Dragonfly Have an idea for our page? Submit your idea to http://projectdragonfly.org/share!
(1)

Project Dragonfly is an education initiative from Miami University working to ignite ecological and social change through innovative courses and fully accredited master's degree programs. Project Dragonfly's programs include Earth Expeditions' global graduate courses for educators and other professionals, the Global Field Program (GFP) and Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) master's degrees, and iSaveSpecies, which engages zoo visitors throughout the country in science and conservation action.

Sammie Clark, an AIP student at Miami University, whose experiential learning takes place at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, ...
05/29/2026

Sammie Clark, an AIP student at Miami University, whose experiential learning takes place at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, published an article, "Semi-aquatic mammals in the face of urbanization in Illinois," in Urban Ecosystems. This paper aims to better understand how semi-aquatic mammal populations cope in human-altered landscapes and how conservationists can anticipate their activities when planning cities.

Congrats Sammie! Read more here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11252-026-01954-0

Three weeks until our first Earth Expeditions course of the summer takes place! We're so excited to help guide students ...
05/29/2026

Three weeks until our first Earth Expeditions course of the summer takes place! We're so excited to help guide students in new learning experiences to help them gain new perspectives and understand how to support global conservation. Together, we'll experience beautiful places and be inspired to make an impact!



grad school, biology, master's program, project dragonfly, study abroad

Happy World Otter Day - Meet the Sea Otter! 🦦🌊The Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) is one of the most remarkable marine mammal...
05/28/2026

Happy World Otter Day - Meet the Sea Otter! 🦦🌊

The Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) is one of the most remarkable marine mammals on Earth, known for its intelligence, tool use, and incredibly dense fur.
📏 Size: Around 4.5 ft
⚖️ Weight: Up to 99 lbs
🐚 Diet: Abalone, clams, crabs, starfish, and over 40 other marine species
🌊 Habitat: Coastal waters of the North Pacific from Western USA, through Canada, across the Aleutian Islands, and down the west coast of Russia to northern Japan.
🧥 Fun fact: Sea otters have up to 150,000 hairs per cm² of skin - the densest fur of any animal!
⚠️ Threats: Oil pollution, entanglement in fishing nets, and historic hunting nearly drove them to extinction by the early 20th century

Today, they remain classified as endangered, and conservation efforts are crucial to their survival.

Congratulations to GFP alumnus, Justin Grubb, who has been named to The Explorers Club 50 (EC50) Class of 2026, a highl...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to GFP alumnus, Justin Grubb, who has been named to The Explorers Club 50 (EC50) Class of 2026, a highly competitive and prestigious international recognition honoring 50 extraordinary individuals who are changing the world through science, exploration, and conservation. The award is sponsored by Rolex, underscoring its global significance and commitment to supporting pioneering work in exploration.

The Explorers Club 50 annually recognizes 50 exceptional individuals who are making significant contributions to science, exploration, and conservation. Established to highlight the diversity of modern exploration, the EC50 elevates emerging and established leaders whose work is expanding human knowledge and driving positive change around the world.

Read more here: https://50.explorers.org/community/justin-grubb/

Part 2 of our new mini-series, where are they now? Where we share life updates on some awesome past employees! Who do yo...
05/26/2026

Part 2 of our new mini-series, where are they now? Where we share life updates on some awesome past employees!

Who do you want to see next?

Congratulations again to the class of 2026. We are so proud of you, Dragonflies! As you may know, every Fall and Spring ...
05/23/2026

Congratulations again to the class of 2026. We are so proud of you, Dragonflies! As you may know, every Fall and Spring graduation, Project Dragonfly offers our students the chance to borrow regalia. This program allows us to offset the costs of attending graduation while reducing textile waste.

Since May 2024, we've loaned out 256 items to 88 students and saved them over $8,000 on regalia purchases!!

We're so happy to offer this program. If you're a recent graduate and want to donate your regalia, visit our website at: https://miamioh.edu/cas/graduate-studies/project-dragonfly/about/dragonfly-regalia-reuse-program.html

Congratulations class of 2026 🎓 Thanks to everyone who enjoyed this day with us in Oxford, and for those of you at home,...
05/22/2026

Congratulations class of 2026 🎓 Thanks to everyone who enjoyed this day with us in Oxford, and for those of you at home, we hope you had an awesome celebration!

If you have pictures from graduation, send them to us!

Bees prove that small things can make a big impact. Happy World Bee Day! Officially celebrated on May 20, World Bee Day ...
05/20/2026

Bees prove that small things can make a big impact. Happy World Bee Day!

Officially celebrated on May 20, World Bee Day coincides with the birthday of Anton Janša, who in the 18th century pioneered modern beekeeping techniques in his native Slovenia and praised the bees for their ability to work so hard, while needing so little attention.

Bees are crucial for several reasons, primarily because they are essential pollinators, supporting both our food supply and diverse ecosystems. They play a vital role in plant reproduction, contributing to food production and maintaining biodiversity. Additionally, bees are important for their economic value, producing honey and beeswax, and for their role as environmental indicators, helping us understand the health of ecosystems.

We want to know what you're up to!As a Dragonfly student or alumnus, have you presented at a conference, had a paper pub...
05/19/2026

We want to know what you're up to!

As a Dragonfly student or alumnus, have you presented at a conference, had a paper published, or received some other form of recognition? Or has a project you've been a part of been recognized in your local paper? We know that you're doing great things, and you're invited to submit news for us to share here and/or on our news page via the share form. Link in our bio!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5_HlbAcefgWP5bv1g8kR3W898DJU2dc0J8QOe_A6q0cWwnw/viewform

You may know of rhinos because of their cantankerous “get off my lawn” vibe once they reach adulthood, but rumors of the...
05/18/2026

You may know of rhinos because of their cantankerous “get off my lawn” vibe once they reach adulthood, but rumors of their moodiness are greatly exaggerated and are sometimes the result of them being incredibly nearsighted. You can learn about this and other fun facts about the Greater One-Horned Rhino by signing up for Wildlife @ Heart's upcoming Getting to Know All About Rhinos webinar.

This interactive session will go over:
• the behaviors that make these rhinos unique
• where these rhinos live and how they get along with their human neighbors
• what you can do to help

AND! It will be led by our very own Michelle Szydlowski, Ph.D, of Miami University, and the resident rhino researcher. Michelle will share her stories about working with rhinos in the wild, as well as a collection of baby rhino photos. By the end, we know you’ll heart rhinos as much as we do!

Registration is open now!
https://wildlifeatheart.org/expert-speaker-series/

Address

111 Upham Hall, Miami University
Oxford, OH
45056

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

https://miamioh.nbsstore.net/project-dragonfly?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Project Dragonfly posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category