The University of Akron Field Station -- Education and Outreach

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The University of Akron Field Station

Dr. Paul E. Martin Center for Field Studies and Environmental Education

Education & Outreach

Education and Outreach

Education

Courses Using the Field Station

Biology: Aquatic Ecology, Entomology (Insects), Field Ecology, Flora (Plants), Herpetology (Reptiles and Amphibians), Ichthyology (Fish), Invertebrate Zoology, Mycology (Fungi), Ornithology (Birds), Phycology (Algae), Vertebrate Biology, and Independent Studies.

Non-Biology: Advanced Geographical Information Systems, Environmental Law, Hydrology, Instructional Techniques in Secondary Science, Soil Science.

In the past, the Field Station has been the focus of several education initiatives, including the Muehlstein Academy (involving local high school students in scientific research with University of Akron faculty and students) and the GK-12 Project (funded by the National Science Foundation that helps to connect science conducted by University of Akron graduate students with students and teachers in local K-12 schools).

Field Station Videos

Dr. Jodi Kearns' IT students used the Field Station as a project for the videography portion of their "Hypermedia" course. They produced five videos about various aspects of the Field Station. Click here to view the videos.

Outreach

2009 Outreach Events Schedule (Click here for a printable version.)

More events will be added soon. Check back often or visit our homepage and add your name to our mailing list to receive updates.

Date	Time	Event	Guide
late March / early April	8:45 pm	Salamander Migration	Dr. Peter Niewiarowski
April 19	1:00 pm	Garlic Mustard Pull	Mark Purdy and Dr. Randy Mitchell
mid-late April	TBA	Field Station Open House: Renovation Tour	Dr. Randy Mitchell and Dr. Greg Smith
May 9	8:00 am	-International Migratory Bird Day- Bird Walk with the Greater Akron Audubon Society	Mark Purdy and Dr. Greg Smith
May 23	11:00 am	UA Field Station Seminar Series -- "All About Sharks: For Kids and Those Who Think Like Them"	Dr. Rich Londraville
June 23	5:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Greater Akron Audubon Annual Picnic Program: TBA	Dr. Bruce Cushing
Aubust 20	8:30 pm	Nighttime Spider Walk	Dr. Todd Blackledge
October 3	10:00 am - 2:00 pm	Field Station Open House: "Year of the River:	UA Faculty and Students and Bath Parks

** All events will meet at the Bath Nature Preserve Trailhead unless otherwise noted on posted announcements.

** All events will be lead by faculty and personnel from The University of Akron Department of Biology, unless otherwise noted.

** For more information, contact Dr. Greg Smith at 330-972-7501 (campus), 330-668-2919 (field station), or by email at gasmith@uakron.edu .