Three Drexel students discuss their cultural identities and scientific aspirations
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For the Oranges of Sargodha District: Pakistan, Podcasts and Environmental Policy Work with Living on Earth
Born into an agricultural tribe in rural Punjab, Drexel co-op Shanzay Asif nutures the art of storytelling to environmentally advocate for her home
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Groundtruthing: Using Scientific Data to Support Local Communities Across Philadelphia
To accurately and equitably determine environmental justice neighborhoods, Academy scientists create a digital tool
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Telling Our Stories: Gender Minorities in the Sciences at the Academy
Five phenomenal figures with diverse scientific backgrounds each spoke of their experiences growing up and entering the STEM field.
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A Great Shell Milestone: Malacology Dept reaches 500K cataloged specimens
The collection officially crossed the phenomenal half-million mark. How did we get here?
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Cataloging a Shared Love of Natural History and Books
Fashion student Ellie Sear from Drexel’s Westphal College discusses her love of books, nature and a very exciting project to make L&A works more accessible
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Learn About Urban Birding: A Q&A with Christian Cooper
On June 1, the Academy will host Black Excellence in Birding: An Evening with Christian Cooper, the 3rd annual black-tie gala and fledgling sneaker ball in support of Black Birders Week with special guest Christian Cooper, renowned New York Times best-selling author and National Geographic host.
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Five Ways You Can Celebrate Earth Day – All Year Long
Celebrate Earth Day all year long with these tips.
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Are Solar Panels Right for You?
April is Earth Month, a time when many are considering how they can make changes to their homes and their lives to be more sustainable. Could solar panels be the answer?
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Washed Away: “Freedom Hill” Explores Flooding Caused by Environmental Racism
In her film “Freedom Hill,” Resita Cox is sharing the story of Princeville, and in doing so, she is sharing the story of all of the towns that were built in flood-prone areas.
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