As the Rush Comes; EcoPoetics and Perspective

The first ‘Sprint’ course here at LivingLab Nantucket, EcoPoetics,  is winding down with students submitting two anthologies of poems, one of personal work completed during the course and the other of poets who inspire them. Len Germinara is a passionate poet and excellent teacher and has helped a group of sorry scientists get in touch with their hearts, and show it, instead of just their brains. With charisma and pizaz Len has helped set a great academic tone hallmarked by collaboration and accessibility. Something says this is not the last we will hear of Len out here on Nantucket…

Dr. Ellen Douglas’ Hydrology class is on the menu for Monday morning and everyone is anxious to get theirs hands dirty in the name of groundwater science. The segway from art to science is expected to be jarring, so rest and relaxation are top priorities for this weekend at the house on Whalers Lane(Except for the Spelling Bee on Saturday night and a special field trip to Coatue on Sunday, follow up posts to come!). Also, in between the classes and events students have begun to delve into their independent projects, meeting with advisors and formulating abstracts to use as a launch pad into significant scientific study. Stay tuned for their posts!

In sum, LivingLab Nantucket is off to a great start with lots of potential energy becoming kinetic. It can’t be said enough but the students of the program would like to sincerely thank all persons and organizations responsibile for allowing us this opportunity, especially: Everyone at ReMain and their myriad contributions to our program and this historic town; our instructors, past, present, and future; Doctors Anamarija Frankic and Robyn Hannigan, for their tireless effort; Sarah Oktay and the Field Station, for the wealth of their knowledge; the community of Nantucket, and everyone who has contributed to the success of the program and the well-being of the students. Thank you.

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