Anish Alexander: "All I can say, or in this case write, about the UTA trip is it was amazing. It not only opens up doors to show people the different fields out there, but just goes to show how science is all interconnected. Everybody has this idea of being a doctor, lawyer, nurse, but what this does is open people's eyes and tell them to follow their passion, like Carl from UTA. A great trip! Put this as a repeat and you can always count on me to be on trips like these."

Miki Crawford: "The UTA Reptile and Amphibian Research Center was truly amazing. Rows upon rows of different specimens that had been collected over the years were presented to the Eastfield Science Club members by Herpetologist Carl Franklin. Not only was this presentation very informative regarding the specimens in our state, but it was also intriguing because of the new specimens recently discovered, that have yet to be named. Herpetologists have only just begun to explore new lands that hold many secrets of survival and adaptation of these new species.

What an exhilarating feeling it must be to discover a new species and share it with the world. Herpetologist Carl Franklin has had this privilege several times over and yet he took the time to personally share some of his experiences with the members of the Science Club, what an honor it was and what a thrilling experience it was for each of us. We may never have had the privilege of seeing so many specimens under one roof if it weren't for the NSF allowing us this fieldtrip. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, thank you NSF."