Earthwatch education fellowships available.(Brief article)

From: Science Activities | Date: March 22, 2006 | Copyright information

EARTHWATCH EDUCATION FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE: Earthwatch Institute is now offering K-12 educators and administrators the exciting opportunity to join scientific research expeditions around the world. Earthwatch Institute is a nonprofit organization with over 50,000 members worldwide that promotes environmental conservation and cultural preservation. Many of its members volunteer to participate in field research projects in pursuit of these goals.

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