This summer's students represent accredited academic institutions from all over the United States and the Pacific Islands, including such far-flung places as Alaska, Guam, and Micronesia. Student research topics covered topics such leaf litter organisms and ecology, stream ecology, plant-animal interactions, and animal behavior and ecology. In addition to being guided by Ph.D. Research Mentors on ecological research projects, the students also visited three indigenous groups in Costa Rica and had many opportunities to learn more about Costa Rica's culture and history. An interesting addition to this year's programming was a weekly Stories We Tell session in which students, mentors, and staff describe their experiences and impressions from their adventures during the Program.