Great Expeditions - Why the Dickens Does Doug Do That?

Who doesn't enjoy getting up before dawn to explore a dark, soggy jungle? OK, there may be a few who don't, but most people enjoy a vicarious adventure filled with some of the most beautiful birds in the world and a few weird insects and exotic companions along. I have participated in biological expeditions to many parts of the tropics. The work is not always fun, but it is always interesting and often quite exciting.
	What is the value of exploration? What does and expedition entail? What do we learn from them? And, why would anyone want to subject himself to lousy food, sleeping on the ground, hungry mosquitoes, and other minor annoyances far from civilization?
What will students learn from this presentation? Why science and adventure go hand and hand. The value of international cooperation. How writing can arise from your passion. The best way to eat cooked bat.
	How will students participate? Students will plan their own expedition: What will the purpose of the expedition be? Where will they go? What will they bring on the expedition?

What will students learn from this presentation?