The Morpho Institute

I had the good fortune of participating in a ten-day professional development experience with the Morpho Institute in Peru. The Morpho Institute excels in educator professional development, focusing on inquiry-based, experiential learning that deepened my understanding of the Amazon’s incredible biodiversity. The program’s emphasis on cultural connections with local indigenous groups and communities enriched our learning and highlighted the critical role of traditional knowledge in conservation. We saw firsthand how community-based conservation efforts are essential for protecting the rainforest and promoting sustainable practices. Exploring the Amazon’s diverse ecosystems through guided excursions was inspiring, reinforcing the importance of environmental stewardship. The Morpho Institute’s dedication to immersive, hands-on education and community engagement makes their program an invaluable resource for environmental educators. I can’t recommend it enough! Thank you Christa Dillabaugh, Nancy Trautmann, Rosanna Ruiz, EdD, Katie Feilen, and The Bug Chicks for sharing your knowledge and passion with us! #lifelonglearning #environmentaleducation #teacherPD #awe #inquiry

Happy #internationalwomensday from the women who make the magic happen at the Morpho Institute! We are stronger together and are building something beautiful in the conservation education space! #conservationeducation #conservation #amazonrainforest #educationalleadership Kelly Keena, Ph.D. Rosanna Ruiz, EdD, Amanda Rowland, Katie Feilen, Lindsey Noele Swierk, Kristie Reddick, Jessica Honaker, Nancy Trautmann, Marie Trone, & Kirsten Franklin

"The primary drivers of biodiversity loss are influenced by the exponential growth of the human population, increased consumption as people strive for more affluent lifestyles, and reduced resource efficiency." Here are 4 different ways to measure #biodiversity 👇 via Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Miami University’s ECO (Engaging for Climate in Oxford) Team* will kick off its 2024 "Changing Climate, Changing Communities" Art Exhibition this Friday, March 8, with a public reception at the Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) 6-9 p.m. The exhibition—which features art from some of our very own Biology Department faculty, staff, and students and runs until April 5—aims to engage the community here in Oxford in conversations on climate change as a local issue. *ECO Team includes three Miami University professors—Stephanie Danker (Art), Katie Feilen, Amy Sullivan (Biology, Project Dragonfly); past professor Shafkat Khan (Pittsburgh Zoo); and intern Natalie Bishop (Art). Artwork by Isa Obradovich, Miami Student: “Time is Running Out”