DIG Field School

Photo: Rachel Ormiston/Burke Museum
Photo: Rachel Ormiston/Burke Museum

Prepare to get your hands dirty and teach with a whole new perspective!

The DIG Field School connects K–12 teachers with scientific research and researchers through ongoing professional development and teaching curricula. 

The DIG provides teachers with an immersive learning experience through multi-day professional development programs at active field research sites in Montana, Arizona or Washington, as well as year-round educational resources, support, and engagement with authentic research at the University of Washington (UW) and Virginia Tech (VT). This education and professional development is critical to increasing teacher effectiveness and student success. 

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DIG field school participants work in the field
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington

DIG Field Schools and Workshops

Hands-on experience

DIG Field School participants get hands-on experience working with leading paleontology researchers from the University of Washington, Virginia Tech, and other world-class institutions.  

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DIG in the Classroom

Bring the DIG to your students

Familiarize students with geology and paleontology while teaching them about what researchers do in the field and lab. 

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Educators Dig It

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group photo of DIG Field School particpants
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington

Unforgettable Experience

...I cannot tell you enough what an amazing program the DIG Field School... Taking part in actual‚ real life field research and then working through the scientific process in our group project was a learning experience like no other... I am so excited to take what I have learned from you all and share it with my students.

—Dian B.

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people excavating fossils in the montana desert
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington

Engaging Work

So awesome! I was engaged and interested the entire time, and I left with a lot of knowledge and ideas of how to translate it into classroom activities/practice.

—Kelly H.

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DIG Field School participants listen to a lesson in the field
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington

Teaching Inspiration

Amazing! I learned so much and, most importantly, returned to school inspired. I have already made local connections to bring paleontology to my students. Great experience. I highly recommend.

—Carly I.

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DIG Field School participants pose in the field
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington
Photo: Dennis Wise/University of Washington

Inclusive Environment

Absolutely amazing! ...It's astounding how much we learned in a few days and we're able to apply it by the end of the week. Aside from the fantastic structure and engaging activities I was very happy with how much emphasis was put on our health, safety, and being inclusive.

—Peter O.

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