Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Environmental science major Kris Freyland sees the effects of climate change up close. The project was one of 10 co-ops funded by the Dean’s Excellence Fund in the College of Arts and Sciences this year, designed to promote student-faculty collaboration. “It’s It’s pretty intense field work,” Freyland said.

Climate Change 86

Climate Change Sea Level Environmental Science Conservation 86

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

On November 2, The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania released new results and analysis of a federally-funded community science study that produced Philadelphia’s highest-resolution heat map to date. Johnson continued: “Releasing this StoryMap is a way to honor the participants and show that their efforts are leading to change.

Conservation 104

Conservation Natural Sciences Carbon Emissions Cooling 104

Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 6, 2023

While attending Drexel, I’ve had many environmental science fieldwork experiences, like catching treefrogs in the Pine Barrens or doing electrofishing surveys. In the past, I have had co-ops at the Live Animal Center of the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Philadelphia Zoo.

Environmental Science 89

Environmental Science Cooling Natural Sciences Technology 89

Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 1, 2022

But as our climate changes toward unpredictability and green spaces decrease as human-made infrastructure increases, our precious water resources become more important — and more burdened — than ever. The perfect way to literally conserve water, even if you live in a water-rich place, is to use a rain barrel!

Waste 90

Waste Cooling Recycling Climate Change 90