A 2007 Geoscience-Teacher-in-the-Park checks out a newly discovered cave.
Primary Partners
Mammoth Cave National Park and Western Kentucky University are MCICSL’s primary partners. Other partners become involved in specific projects according to their interests.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park preserves a world class cave system, a portion of the Green River, and a diverse forest ecosystem. In 1981, the park was named a World Heritage Site. Then in 1990, it became the core area of an International Biosphere Reserve.
Western Kentucky University
WKU’s undergraduate division provides four-year programs leading to bachelor degrees in 88 academic majors. A number of professional and pre-professional curricula provide additional options. WKU also offers numerous opportunities for graduate studies including a joint doctoral program with the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky.
Other Partners
Research Learning Center Network
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Cumberland Piedmont Network
Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park
National Cave and Karst Research Institute
Hoffman Environmental Research Institute
Upper Green River Biological Preserve
Cave Research Foundation
Tennessee State University
The Ohio State University
Northern Kentucky University
Tennessee Tech University
© Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and LearningBest viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer, 1280 x 1024 resolution or higherAccessibility Statement