Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies

Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies

Year Program started: 2012

Max. Participants/Year: 40

Program Timeframe: September - December; February - May

Academic Level Targeted: College,

Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: Education, Internship/fellowship, Research

Program Attributes: For credit, Meals provided, Housing provided, Transportation provided, Books/supplies provided, Financial aid provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: matriculation at this school, class year (second, third or fourth year), GPA/academic standing

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biology, science (social, behavioral), terrestrial and marine ecology

Additional Comments: The School for Field Studies (SFS) semester and summer programs are high-quality interdisciplinary academic, undergraduate-level programs that are accredited by the University of Minnesota. SFS "classrooms" include coral reefs, rainforests, and African savannas; the focus of our research ranges from wildlife conservation to rainforest restoration. Our semester study abroad and summer college study abroad programs are designed to teach students about critical local environmental problems.