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After a successful summer of programming at the new Accent Sicily Center for Field Studies, including a summer semester for students of architecture and design with the University of Minnesota and a faculty-directed program with Texas Christian University, Accent is collaborating with U.S. partners to develop new customized programming for 2022 with a focus on earth science.<\/p>\n

Sicily is a natural laboratory, and its combination of geography and research activity make it the ideal location for the study of earth science through field studies and experiential learning. Two areas that are teeming with opportunity for U.S. undergraduates are volcanology and marine ecology.<\/p>\n

Volcanology
\n<\/strong>Mt. Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The\u00a0Aeolian volcanic archipelago\u00a0is a short ferry-ride from the northeast coast.\u00a0Sicily\u00a0is\u00a0a perfect\u00a0location to study\u00a0volcanism, whether learning volcano\u00a0monitoring\u00a0techniques and studying geochemistry, exploring the impact of volcanic eruptions on human activity and history, or analyzing links between volcanos,\u00a0agriculture\u00a0and nutrition.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Through on-site lectures on Mt. Etna, meetings with researchers, and field work, students learn about the volcano\u2019s history, types of eruptions, eruptive\u00a0products\u00a0and the long-term beneficial effects of its activity on human life. Programs and courses are developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Volcanology and Geophysics (INGV), the\u00a0organization responsible for monitoring and surveying volcanic activity in the Etna area, as well as devising and implementing safety protocol for related research activity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Marine Ecology
\n<\/strong>While the Mediterranean basin\u00a0represents\u00a0less than 1% of the planet\u2019s ocean area, it is one of the world\u2019s most complex marine ecosystems,\u00a0providing\u00a0unmatched opportunities for the study of coastal and marine biodiversity. The small, semi-closed sea has an abundance of islands and underwater beds and is also a major area of wintering,\u00a0reproduction\u00a0and migration. It is also among the most polluted and overfished marine areas on Earth.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Hands-on\u00a0coursework\u00a0in and around Syracuse challenges students to analyze rich and diverse biota, past geological events, contemporary challenges including coastal urbanization and biological invasion, and the variety of climatic and hydrologic conditions that characterize the Mediterranean Sea.\u00a0Workshops, research projects, and study tours will be designed in collaboration with local\u00a0marine reserves, fisheries research centers, wildlife conservation organizations, and advocacy groups in southeast Sicily, as well as nearby Malta.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To learn more about how programming in Sicily can\u00a0help\u00a0you\u00a0university\u00a0deliver global learning opportunities and outcomes, contact us today\u00a0at development@accentglobal.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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