There was an expedition to Costa Rica, where his team tagged and observed a certain type of pepper plant to explore its symbiotic relationship with a small genus of tiny ants. Tallant has returned to his classroom with piles of photos, connections that allowed him to arrange exchange programs, and a reservoir of tales guaranteed to snare his students' attention. The final common allure is the possibility of making history. University Research teams in Egypt supported the archaeological survey of the Luxor area that led to the discovery of the Ramses tomb. Volunteer vacation trips are not without critics.
Organizers say they try to avoid mismatches by spelling out conditions well in advance.
Researchers tolerate the inexperience of an amateur crew in exchange for the funding they provide and the enthusiasm they bring. Still, some environmentalists worry that certain expeditions may be done more for the employment of the researcher and the entertainment of participants than to further science. We want to connect with the world, as opposed to just observing it. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.