Study monkeys in Costa Rica summer 2018! Educational Organization: Tree Field Studies
Organization Website: http://treefieldstudies.wix.com/treefieldstudies<http://treefieldstudies.wix.com/treefieldstudies> Program Description: This course is designed to teach undergraduate and graduate students the basic skills necessary to study primate behavior in the wild. Throughout this course you will learn techniques in ecological and behavioral data collection and complete an independent study on one of three primate species native to the area (Ateles geoffroyi, the black handed spider monkey; Cebus capucinus, the white-faced capuchin; Alouatta palliata, the mantled howler monkey). This course will take place at El Zota Biological Station, an inland tropical wet forest site comprised of primary, secondary and regenerating forest. The last few days will be held on the coast (location a function of the weather). At or nearby to this location students will get to do some fun activities like: see a cloud forest visit a coffee/chocolate plantations, go white water rafting, zip-lining, sea-turtle watching, and snorkeling. Space is limited so contact us soon! Due date for the application is March 15th; though we will give priority to folks applying now. Application requirements: * Completion of the Tree Field Studies Application (available on the Tree Field Studies website), * 1 Reference Letter Tuition: $2895 US dollars: this fee includes all in-country costs: room, board, and instruction. Course Dates: June 15th - July 5th 2018 Application due date: March 15th - but available now at http://treefieldstudies.wix.com/treefieldstudies<http://treefieldstudies.wix.com/treefieldstudies> Notes: Admission preference is given to those registering early. However,we will apply serious consideration to applications submitted by May 15th, 2017. ** University credit available from The University of New Mexico. In addition, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team members about applying - even if your intent to apply is past any of our due dates. We will consider any application past our due dates on a case-by-case basis. Organization Website: http://treefieldstudies.wix.com/treefieldstudies<http://treefieldstudies.wix.com/treefieldstudies> Contact Information: Dr. Lorna Joachim<mailto:lfjoac...@comcast.net> P.O. Box 1252 Corrales, NM 87048 USA <http://treefieldstudies.wix.com/treefieldstudies> Contact Dr. Joachim: lfjoac...@comcast.net<mailto:lfjoac...@comcast.net> <mailto:lfjoac...@comcast.net> <mailto:lfjoac...@comcast.net>
