11th Grade - Panama

Trip Date Window: 

Students in the Academy for Design and Technology have the option of two trips their 11th grade year: San Francisco OR Panama. Click here to learn more about Panama.

Trip Date Window: March 25 - April 1, 2026

Trip Payments: payments for the Panama Learning Excursion are made via your student's EF account page

Please reach out to Miranda Grabowski (miranda.grabowski@austinisd.org) with questions about signing up for the Panama learning excursion

Trip Overview: 

Panama is where man-made marvels and natural phenomena intersect.Known as the Bridge of the Americas, Panama’s narrow isthmus connects North and South America and acts as a conduit for biodiversity in this hemisphere. Thanks to this continental crossroads, the country is home to the most diverse flora and fauna in Central America.

Working alongside practicing scientists on a wetland conservation project, learn how the incredible engineering feat of the Panama Canal impacted the surrounding ecosystems of this Central American oasis.