Are you or one of your students looking for an amazing experience this summer? La MICA Biological Station, located in the cloud forest of central Panama, is accepting applicants for our RIO (Research and Inventory Opportunities) Program. The RIO Program offers students, researchers, and other interested people the opportunity to learn valuable research skills in the tropical forest while immersing themselves in the local community.
La MICA focuses on the conservation of the local environment, history, and culture through education, research, and global outreach while employing a number of Panamanian people in an effort to help the local, impoverished economy. We offer a discounted rate to participants of the RIO Program and encourage each person to conduct a small project, many of which produce publishable results. Furthermore, you will interact extensive with local people, thus providing the opportunity to learn another language and culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone considering graduate school or looking to diversify their resume. Visitors can stay for any length of time. We are especially looking to add some people for this summer, but accept applications for any time. University credit (internships) can be arranged. Spanish is not required. Please visit our Web site at www.lamica.org for more information about our project. Email Dr. Julie Ray at [email protected] to receive a brochure about our RIO Program. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in Panama soon! Julie M. Ray, MSc, PhD Director La MICA Biological Station Fundación Centro de Investigación Biológica El Copé, S.A. (Panama) US Address: Julie Ray, 12458 132nd Street, Chippewa Fall,s WI 54729 http//www.lamica.org [email protected] El Cope-La Pintada. Provincia de Cocle. Republica de Panama Panama telephone: [011-507]-6707-8900
