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Fall Pre-Term Field Experience

Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science

Drexel University's BEES department embraces the experiential learning motto 'field work early and often.'

Field Experience, Early and Often

At Drexel University, our new Dragons dive into experiential learning opportunities from the moment they arrive.

We are delighted to have you join the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES). You may already be familiar with our motto: “Field Experience, Early and Often.” This starts now! Incoming students are invited to participate in our Fall Pre-Term Field Experience at Barnegat Bay Field Station in Waretown, New Jersey. Meet your department faculty and peers as you sample water quality data, investigate local algae and plankton, wade through the marsh at the Lighthouse Center Field Station, collect crabs, and canoe the Wading River in the Pine Barrens.

Meals, lodging, and transportation are provided at no cost. We ask that you bring your sense of curiosity and be eager to explore the activities designed to equip you for a productive undergraduate experience.

Our students engage with their professional interests from the very beginning of their academic journey by building career-relevant skills and receiving expert mentorship. We look forward to spending a few wonderful days with you in Barnegat Bay, and years to come as our students in the Drexel BEES department.

Drexel University's BEES department embraces the experiential learning motto 'field work early and often.'

Questions?

If you want to learn more about our pre-term experience please email Dr. Michelle Gannon, meg355@drexel.edu or BEES department administrator Donna Fahres, df625@drexel.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

Drexel University's BEES department embraces the experiential learning motto 'field work early and often.'

Sample Schedule

The Lighthouse Center Field Station is owned by the NJDEP, Division of Fish and Wildlife, and is managed by the non-profit, Natural Resource Education Foundation of NJ. Here, BEES faculty and staff will lead field trips across coastal, marsh, and terrestrial habitats.

Day One

  • Leave Drexel for Waretown, NJ
  • Morning rotation
  • Afternoon rotation
  • Dinner followed by night lab

Day Two

  • Morning rotation
  • Afternoon rotation
  • Fun time

Day Three

  • Pack up and depart
  • Canoe trip in the pine barrens
  • Head back to Drexel
Drexel University's BEES department embraces the experiential learning motto 'field work early and often.'