Expeditionary field work is when a scientist or team of scientists travels to a selected locale in the world to conduct investigations in a natural setting. With a century-long tradition of excellence in field research and a current program of more than 120 field expeditions each year, Museum has a great deal to offer students studying life and earth history. Field research is a hallmark of the Museum program. In most cases, students’ independent research will involve either extensive field research in a specific locale or laboratory research, or both.