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PhotoWadudu Wazimu ExhibitThis is our exhibit for the National Museums of Kenya, at the Nairobi Snake Park. It featured live insects and spiders from all around Kenya, with an audiotour in English and Swahili. CurationMr. Joseph Mugambi, a research associate at the National Museums of Kenya, studies butterflies. Field ExperimentsKristie Reddick and Joseph Mugambi observe mating behavior of a common solifuge arachnid in Kenya, Zeria fordi. MantisA tiny praying mantis found stalking prey at night in the Arabuko Sokoke Forest in eastern Kenya.Diurnal SolifugeThis arachnid runs on volcanic rocks during the hottest times of the day. The long hairs help disguise it as a fluffy seed blowing in the wind.Star pupil We taught 1000 school children about insects and spiders of Kenya. Here, one of our star pupils is about to hold a cockroach.Microscopio fabulosoTeaching young people to enjoy science is our passion. Here, a young Mayan boy sees a beetle up close for the first time.SuaveSuave means gentle in Spanish. These Guatemalan children are about to touch a tiger moth caterpillar!Wadudu Wazimu ExhibitThis is our exhibit for the National Museums of Kenya, at the Nairobi Snake Park. It featured live insects and spiders from all around Kenya, with an audiotour in English and Swahili. CurationMr. Joseph Mugambi, a research associate at the National Museums of Kenya, studies butterflies. Field ExperimentsKristie Reddick and Joseph Mugambi observe mating behavior of a common solifuge arachnid in Kenya, Zeria fordi. MantisA tiny praying mantis found stalking prey at night in the Arabuko Sokoke Forest in eastern Kenya.Diurnal SolifugeThis arachnid runs on volcanic rocks during the hottest times of the day. The long hairs help disguise it as a fluffy seed blowing in the wind.Star pupil We taught 1000 school children about insects and spiders of Kenya. Here, one of our star pupils is about to hold a cockroach.Microscopio fabulosoTeaching young people to enjoy science is our passion. Here, a young Mayan boy sees a beetle up close for the first time.SuaveSuave means gentle in Spanish. These Guatemalan children are about to touch a tiger moth caterpillar!

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Solpugid Productions is an educational consulting company that promotes the sciences. We focus on underprivileged populations and developing countries.SP is a partnership between two entomologists (bugdorks). Our backgrounds are varied: theater, dance, art, photography, videography and of course science. It is this unique mix that helps us to create curriculum that is engaging and fun. We combine science education, research and cutting edge media to shake things up.We also use insects and spiders as a vehicle to address common fears that young people struggle with: career choices, self-esteem, educational potential, prejudice and racism. We offer in-class workshops in English, Spanish and Swahili. We are available for partnerships with non-profits for curriculum development and media projects. Education needs an overhaul. We can help.Where will you be when the revolution comes?We'll be conquering fear...8 legs at a time. PORTFOLIO12/09 Bug Bytes: podcast series commissioned by the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University10/09 El Mundo de los Insectos: insect educational workshops in Guatemala on a consultant trip with the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture06/09 Buggin' Out: educational program for the Children's Summer Reading Program at the Bryan Public Library05/09 The Bug Chicks: developed curriculum for 3-5th grade teachers to assist with teaching entomology. Includes resource e-book and three short videos04/09 Junior Master Gardener Curriculum Videos: produced 6 short videos (English/Spanish) as a supplement to JMG insect curricula in collaboration with the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture. Videos are being shown in the Borlaug's Latin American programs. 10/08 iTunes U: commissioned by the Department of Entomology of Texas A&M University as a recruitment tool for prospective undergraduate and graduate students07/08 Buggin' Out Zoo: featured educators for Kids Corner at the Texas Reds Festival06/08 Buggin' Out: educational teen program at the Bryan Public Library04/08 K-5 Workshops: in-class education programs for school in the Brazos Valley05/07 Wadudu Wazimu: In collaboration with the National Museums of Kenya, Solpugid Productions renovated the invertebrate exhibit at the Nairobi Snake Park. Five young ladies from the Rescue Dada Center in Nairobi assisted with drawing and painting.04/07 Kapkuikui Livestock Improvement Self-Help Project: documentary on bee-keeping and livestock herding, staples of life in areas of the Rift Valley in Kenya. Designed to encourage women in businessand improve agricultural techniques.03/07 Schistosomiasis Project Progress Report: filmed a progress report for a National Geographic funded project conducted by scientists at the National Museum of Kenya in the Lake Victoria area.

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CONTACTKristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker are Solpugid Productions. For questions, comments and/or contracting details please contact us!

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NEWS1/17/10: SP is proud to annouce that we are official partners of the United Nations' International Year of Biodiversity!!! Click on the logo above to check it out!1/5/10: The Bug Bytes Podcast is now on iTunes! It's a free podcast about the biodiversity, current research and culture of insects and spiders. Subscribe now! HOMEMEDIAABOUTPORTFOLIOCONTACTPage-1Page-2Page-3