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James Jukosky
Associate Professor
School of Arts & Sciences
603.526.3379
james.jukosky@colby-sawyer.edu

River Communities

Study topics on water issues in the West on campus before setting out on an adventure to the open-air classrooms of Colorado and Utah where you’ll learn about water use in the arid American West.

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Tidal Communities

Investigate the biology, ecology, geology and culture of Martha’s Vineyard in the classroom before embarking on a three-day island tour to better understand how humans affect — and have been affected by — aquatic communities.

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Desert Communities

Learn about desert ecology on campus before heading to the Sonoran Desert surrounding Tucson, Arizona, a thirsty city of more than half a million people that receives less than 12 inches of rainfall per year.

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Alpine Communities

Study the geology and flora of New Hampshire’s alpine zone in the classroom before setting forth on an expedition to explore the delicate ecosystem of Mount Washington.

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