ESP Biography

Have you ever wondered how a bumblebee can affect a jaguar? Did you know a fungus can turn an ant into a zombie? In this class we will role-play: everyone will take on the identity of a different species in a natural community of plants and animals to understand how the members interact in complex, dynamic, and often surprising ways. Along the way, you'll learn concepts of community ecology and apply them to the community we create.

Have you ever fallen asleep reading a science textbook? Or have you ever wondered why in the world you should care about all of the facts thrown at you in scientific papers? This class uses storytelling, imagination, and journaling to help you become more engaged and active in the world of ecology and conservation biology. You will learn the facts, but in a memorable way that also helps you understand why it matters, and why it matters to you. So get the creative, biological juices flowing and prepare to start your own once upon a time science story!