Project Exploration
950 East 61st Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637
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Junior Paleontologists
2006 Scrapbook
All
photos by E. Schroeter unless noted. |
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The
2006 Junior Paleontologists
Clockwise from
top left: Kris, Dr. Agenbroad, Tanya,
Antonio, Juan, Michael, Tim, Manny, James,
Kristin, Monique, Morgan, Rashod, Jalisa,
Mayra, Tyler, Latrise, Clarissa.
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Every summer,
Project Exploration immerses minority Chicago
Public School students between grades eight
and twelve into the world of paleontology,
field work in the American West, and the
excitement of scientific discovery. Students
are not chosen based on grades and academic
ability, but rather for their passion,
curiosity, and drive to succeed.
The JP program
begins in Chicago with a two-week training
in anatomy, geology, and paleontology.
After the two weeks are complete, they
travel on an expedition to the fossil-rich
badlands of the American West. The summer
immersion launches a long-term relationship
between students and Project Exploration
(PE). PE
continues to support JPs with academic workshops,
internships, and leadership opportunities
throughout their high school careers. As
the JPs say, “Once
a JP, always a JP.”
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