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Science Shop: Co-creating Climate Resilience in Philadelphia

Academy of Natural Sciences

“The Overbrook Environmental Education Center has enjoyed our work with the Academy of Natural Sciences through the Science Shop project,” says Jerome Shabazz, Executive Director of the not-for-profit organization.

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Drexel Helps Set Climate Resilience Research Agenda for Philadelphia

Academy of Natural Sciences

Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University have partnered with the City of Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and other local organizations to create a new and unique collaboration to develop ways to make the Philadelphia region more climate resilient.

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Get Involved with iNaturalist!

Academy of Natural Sciences

As we prepare for another exciting City Nature Challenge this year, the Academy reached out to Etienne Falquet, a Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science student co-op who is very active on iNaturalist , to learn more about this digital network of nature lovers and why we should get involved!

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Drexel’s Environmental Collaboratory Will Solve Environmental Problems With a Community-Driven and Justice-Centered Approach

Academy of Natural Sciences

Drexel University, in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University , has launched a new platform, The Environmental Collaboratory , focused on climate change, environmental justice and human wellbeing.

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Invisible World of Water Opens Nov. 13

Academy of Natural Sciences

The first project in the Academy of Natural Sciences’ yearlong focus on water renews our appreciation for the vital element of water through artworks that combine the marvel and insight of both scientific and artistic inquiry. of Natural Sciences and?Drexel Nature’s Hidden Gems ? . Invisible World of Water ?will

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What is eDNA and Why is it Important?

Academy of Natural Sciences

According to the National Aquatic Environmental DNA Strategy, eDNA is one technological advancement that offers the potential for faster and more effective assessments to understand aquatic life. The identities of those organisms can be revealed by genetic sequencing of the water sample, instead of organisms themselves.

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Crafting Scientific Leaders and Community this Summer Through DESLA

Academy of Natural Sciences

“I describe this opportunity as life changing because my experiences there finalized my decision to pursue environmental science as a career,” says Habibata Sylla, who is now a student at Drexel University. “Places like Lacawac Sanctuary show how much nature gives us hope for the future of our planet. .