Eighth Grade Students from New Meadows Take Action in Boise
A few months ago as a class of eighth graders was reading the Diary of Anne Frank and studying the holocaust in school, the Boise, Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was vandalized. The students wanted to take action and show their own commitment to human rights. …
Shifting my Perspective on the Power of Place
Editor’s Note: DJ Sandler is an alumnus of Teton Science Schools Field Education programs and is spending the fall with us as a program and marketing intern before he starts his freshman year at Tufts University in Boston, …
(Re)Defining Science
Teman Cooke, who holds a PhD in theoretical physics, is nervous about the future of science. In the TED talk he gave in 2014 he warned us that, “As a culture, …
2017 Annual Report
Staff Highlight: Two Field Education Lead Instructors Look Back on Their Time with TSS
Editor’s Note: This fall, we say goodbye to two Lead Instructors who are leaving TSS for new adventures. We’re excited to share their reflections on their time with Field Education and are beyond grateful for the impact they’ve made, …
Finding a Little Murie in Your Heart
Ever since the Muries purchased the old STS Dude Ranch in 1945, this homestead-era dwelling has found a special place in history. The property is known for its quietness, serenity and open appeal to all who venture here. …
My First Summer in the Tetons . . . and I Only Hiked Once
After moving to Jackson in the middle of mud-season, the prospect of my first summer in the valley was an exciting one. I spent my rainy days after work reading guidebooks and creating a list of realistic goals for hiking and climbing in the summer. …
A Yellow Leaf, A Distant Bugle: Autumn!
Autumn in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) is brief compared to other parts of the country. Despite its brevity, there are many exciting phenological changes to take note of. In early September, …
So, What’s a Total Solar Eclipse Like?
Well, here at Teton Science Schools, we shared the total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st with around 400 guests, brought to the Tetons by our partner TravelQuest International. …
Celebrating 50 Years of Jackson Hole Science Expedition
In a packed Main Lodge room of Teton Science Schools’ Kelly Campus, seven high school students weaved among a pantheon of Teton Science Schools founders, former participants, and supporters. The students positioned themselves and their favorite self-generated works at the front of the room, …