The Koobi Fora Experience

By: Molly Eldridge, SUNY Oneonta After spending a little over a month halfway across the world in a Kenyan desert, I am  back in the United States of America, and able to reflect on my travels this summer. If  you’ll indulge me, I’d love to take everyone on my journeys with me.  As we embarkContinue reading “The Koobi Fora Experience”

Recapping the Summer Shakespeare Intensive with the Prague Shakespeare Company

By: Stephanie Lynne, SUNY Oneonta This past month, I have had the opportunity to participate in Prague Shakespeare’s Company 2026 Summer Shakespeare Intensive in Prague, Czech Republic. By joining the directing track, I spent the last four weeks studying methods of directing and analyzing the work of William Shakespeare, while also receiving hands-on experience byContinue reading “Recapping the Summer Shakespeare Intensive with the Prague Shakespeare Company”

Coffee cost dynamics- reflection

By Laura Sandoval, SUNY Oneonta This research allowed me to face some of my fears, such as speaking up my mind, digging deeper and shifting my perspective, and solving problems on the spot. It also pushed me to organize my ideas and find a clear way to communicate them to other people. Before this experience,Continue reading “Coffee cost dynamics- reflection”

Reflections from my second summer in East Turkana, Kenya

By Saranna Shevalier, SUNY Oneonta This summer I had the opportunity to return to the Koobi Fora Field School and interact with the program in a more dynamic way by mentoring incoming students. Because I was a student at Koobi Fora last year, I had the ability to help ease the anxieties of the studentsContinue reading “Reflections from my second summer in East Turkana, Kenya”

Understanding Coffee Cost Dynamics in Colombia

By Laura Sandoval, SUNY Oneonta Hello everyone! My name is Laura Sandoval. I am a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting and a minor in Economics at SUNY Oneonta. In my free time, I love to travel, explore new places, and go to the gym. Above all, I am deeply passionateContinue reading “Understanding Coffee Cost Dynamics in Colombia”

Preparation For Performance/Attending the Festival

By Magnus Chenel, SUNY Oneonta Since the last blog post not much has changed. I have been preparing heavily to perform, I hope to get at least one performance in before I depart from my journey. The music festival is much more relaxed than I initially anticipated. My colleagues are getting asked to perform withContinue reading “Preparation For Performance/Attending the Festival”

Looking Back at My Travels

By Alexandra Krebs, SUNY Oneonta My research travel to Colombia was a unique field research experience since it required  me to inquire with locals why they participate in their weekly practice of dancing Tango. This  was the first time I was prompted to interact with people who have different life experiences,  culture, and language thanContinue reading “Looking Back at My Travels”

Applications of Potential Therapeutic Compound for Alzheimer’s on Mice

By Ellie VoglSUNY Oneonta Hello! I am Ellie, an upcoming Senior at SUNY Oneonta with a major in Biology and a Pre-Veterinary concentration. I am a proud transfer student from Monroe Community College, where I obtained my Associate’s degree back home in Rochester, NY.  I am a huge animal person and spend my time outsideContinue reading “Applications of Potential Therapeutic Compound for Alzheimer’s on Mice”

Understanding Conservation Efforts for Wolves Worldwide

By Nadia AnchundiaSUNY Oneonta My name is Nadia Anchundia, I am an artist, storyteller and animal/wolf advocate. I am from New York, Manhattan. I am a Junior in SUNY Oneonta. I am a Studio/Digital Art Major with an Earth Science Minor. The purpose of this is to learn how to combine art and science togetherContinue reading “Understanding Conservation Efforts for Wolves Worldwide”