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Spring Deadline Approaches for
Undergraduate Applications
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2009
Semester Abroad in Costa Rica
Global Health: Tropical Medicine and Public Health: The program examines the relationship between ecology and tropical disease, epidemiology, and public health. Students will study topics including vector ecology, infectious diseases, water quality and health, socialized medicine, and traditional and alternative medicine.
Spring 2010 : Jan 18 - May 4
Tropical Biology Semester:  This course integrates field and classroom instruction to introduce students to the fundamental principles of tropical ecology. Costa Rica, with its diverse array of tropical ecosystems, provides a perfect context in which to study first hand the biological complexity of the tropics.
Spring 2010 : Jan 25 - May 11
 Course Syllabus
South Africa Semester
African ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION: You will take four core courses: South African Ecosystems and Diversity, Field Research in Savanna Ecology, Conservation and Management of Protected Areas in South Africa, and History and Culture of South Africa. Science courses will be taught by Duke and OTS faculty and distinguished visiting scientists. Prominent South African historians, artists, and cultural theorists will lead the course on History and Culture of South Africa. The program is physically and intellectually demanding, stressing full immersion in hands-on scientific and cultural studies.
Spring 2010 : Jan 27 - May 6
Course Syllabus
Student Testimonials
APPLY NOW
For additional information, contact:
Organization for Tropical Studies
Duke University
Box 90633
Durham, NC 27708-0633
Tel. (919) 684-5774
Fax (919) 684-5661
E-mail: otsadmissions@duke.edu
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Graduate Research Funds Available for U.S. Graduate Students at Palo Verde in Costa Rica
OTS has NSF funds available for U.S. graduate students to conduct research in Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica.
The OTS-International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) Program provides a unique, intensive opportunity for field research to graduate students from throughout the United States.
Sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation's Office of International Science and Engineering, the OTS-IRES program is designed for graduate students in biology or related fields interested in conducting field research under the supervision of experienced tropical ecologists from Costa Rica. Students will be funded fully to participate in a ten-week research program at Palo Verde Biological Station in the Tempisque lowlands of Costa Rica. Working in close coordination with their Advisor and Costa Rican mentors, students will design, conduct, and analyze a field research project at Palo Verde and provide a formal presentation of results at the end of the ten-week program. The program will give students a first-hand look at the challenges and rewards of research in dry forest ecology and water resource management.
The OTS IRES award covers the cost of room and board for up to 10 weeks and local and international travel to and from Costa Rica.
Participants receive a stipend of $350 per week to help cover living expenses and costs of field equipment.
Applications will be evaluated in order of the date of submission completion (all parts of application received) and acceptance to the program will be announced on a rolling admissions basis. All applicants must send an official hard copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Application deadline: February 1st , 2010
Selections Announced: Approximately one month after application is submitted.
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EQUIPMENT SUPPORT FOR THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TROPICAL BIOLOGY GRADUATE COURSE
Since 1964, the Organization for Tropical Studies has offered the fundamentals of Tropical Biology graduate level course, one of the most prestigious and successful programs promoting graduate students in the pursuit of tropical research. This is a "hands-on" field course with a broad scope of tropical biology. Therefore, the implementation of numerous field projects requires a wide variety of materials. Because of the number of courses and frequency with which they are run, the equipment at the students' disposal can quickly become rundown. OTS is committed to offering this course for many years to come, so we ask you to consider supporting this extraordinary effort by making a donation of any extra new or gently used lab and/or field supplies that you may have in your own lab. Our students will greatly appreciate your support.
If you would like to make a donation, please open the following link for the list of equipment needed: Tropical Biology Equipment List
If you have equipment you can contribute, please contact Barbara Lewis at blewis@ots.ac.cr |
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OTS Auction Preview
The second OTS online auction is now available! CLICK HERE to get a sneak preview!
We will continue accepting items until the auction opens on November 10, 2009. We are looking for items that would be of interest to the OTS community at large:
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travel and adventure opportunities
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scientific publications of interest
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one-of-a-kind experiences (i.e. a dinner with a special guest)
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artwork
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collectibles
As a non-profit organization, all auction donations are considered tax-deductible according to applicable US tax laws. If you have an item you are considering donating to the auction, please contact Cathleen Lemoine at OTS, 919-684-6969, or e-mail cathleen.lemoine@duke.edu. |
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