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In water, forest, and lab Stanford ‘SoCo’ examines Alaska’s natural systems

In water, forest, and lab Stanford ‘SoCo’ examines Alaska’s natural systems

by Caitlin Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 11, 2013 |

Twelve sophomores from Stanford University are in Sitka this month for a 3-week field course studying human and natural systems in Southeast Alaska. The course is taught by a combination of four graduate instructors, visiting Stanford professors, and local experts. It’s called a “SoCo” -- or Sophomore College. SoCo teaching assistant Caitlin Woolsey sent this audio postcard from what is proving to be a hands-on adventure in higher education. Read More
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