Summer Full Term Field Programs
Australia
Tropical reefs and Rainforest
15 Quarter Credits
Study the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem
Examine rainforest species found nowhere else on earth in the world’s oldest tropical ecosystem
Hone naturalist skills and become familiar with field survey techniques that are needed to monitor and conserve key flora and fauna.
Carry out scientific field assessments by examining species interactions, patterns of diversity, and behavior
French Polynesia
Marine Ecosystems and Climate change
15 QUARTER CREDITS
Explore the vibrant reef communities of Tahiti and Moorea and collect data to understand their dynamics
Investigate how climate change is impacting these ecosystems
Learn field survey methods to monitor wildlife and contribute to the work of local scientists
Discover a culture linked to the ocean and how a Polynesian revival could enhance conservation
Indonesian Islands
Tropical Biogeography: Vibrant Ecosystems,
Vulnerable Wildlife, and Contrasting Landscapes
15 QUARTER CREDITS
Investigate four of the most iconic Indonesian islands: Java, Sumatra, Bali and Lombok
Gain practical hands-on field skills that are used to study tropical Ecology in the wild
Learn firsthand about the interactions between people and their environments, gaining a foundation in the complexities that form the starting point for all sustainability efforts.
Examine the major ecosystems of the archipelago, from virgin rainforests harboring tigers, elephants, and 300-foot-tall trees, to high-altitude cloud forests and the windswept summits of some of Indonesia’s volcanoes.
Iceland
Arctic Ecosystems
15 QUARTER CREDITS
Learn about different energy sources, discuss the pros and cons of each, and critically make connections between energy production, carbon cycling, and global climate
Analyze scientific manuscripts, complete a project focused on marine debris, and assist with ongoing monitoring efforts
Deepen your naturalist skills while observing, identifying, and keeping a detailed field journal of flora and fauna
Discover the past, present, and future of Icelandic Culture
Summer Short Term Field Programs
Alaska
Clean air, climate change, and policy
5 quarter credits
Gain an understanding of monitoring and modeling techniques used to document emissions and recognize how research informs policy
Study in the largest area of wilderness in North America
Investigate the relationship between air quality and climate change
Discover the critical role environmental policy plays in resource management and community planning, and in protecting the iconic wildlife that depend on Alaska’s pristine environment for their well-being
Yellowstone
Wildlife conflict and conservation
5 quarter credits
Discover Yellowstone’s keystone wildlife species and their critical habitat
Examine gray wolf reintroduction and on-going threats
Analyze bear habitats and ecology while actively searching for signs of their presence
Study bison herd migration and controversial management challenges
