How do coastal plants, animals, and microbes respond to climate change? Are coastal ecosystems resilient to climate change? This course will introduce students to the complex ways that climate change affects ecological systems in coastal areas.

Ever wonder how satellites and drones observe Earth and reveal what’s happening across the planet from the air, land, and oceans? Are you eager to discover Earth from a whole new perspective?

Can you picture yourself solving critical issues along our coastal waterways? As our climate changes and we see the sea levels rise, scientists and engineers must work together to create practical solutions for the future.

Can you predict the future? In this course, students will expand their understanding of climate change and the impact that factors such as rising global sea-surface temperatures have on our communities.

In this hands-on media production course, students create short documentaries, video portraits, and digital content for a real environmental advocacy group.

Did you know rocks are silent storytellers?  It’s true – rocks can tell us about the history of the Earth.

Remember the times we get warned about a hurricane—when everyone rushes to buy and stock up on bottled water, emptying the shelves?

In this immersive course, students will explore the evolution of plants from algae to angiosperms, tracing key milestones that shaped modern plant lineages. We’ll take a field trip to visit the City Park Botanical Garden, where students will investigate diverse plant forms.

Throughout this week-long course, we will discuss taxonomy, diversity/adaptations, behavior, conservation, and monitoring techniques as they relate to Louisiana mammals.

This course offers high school students an exciting opportunity to explore the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians native to Louisiana.