Tropical Biology is an intensive and immersive 7,5-week field experience for
graduate students. While visiting diverse field sites throughout Costa
Rica, students gain invaluable experience learning tropical flora and fauna,
designing field problems, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting
results in both oral presentations and written reports. Follow this link for
further information: http://www.ots.ac.cr/index.php?
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Additionally, as part of the celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary
of OTS and the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC), all
students attending the 13-3 course will receive full fellowships to attend
the ATBC annual meeting in San José. This will be an especially exciting
conference with many opportunities to interact with top tropical biologists
from around the world.
Students on the OTS 13-3 course will gain practical experience:
- Interacting with eminent tropical ecologists from around the world
- Exploring diverse tropical habitats with experienced researchers
- Formulating and testing hypotheses in field environments
- Learning advanced field and lab techniques from experts
- Participating in workshops on statistics, R, GIS, genetics, plant
ecophysiology, biodiversity indices, matrix modeling, IPMs, and more
Students in this program will forge lifelong contacts and friendships in the
field of tropical ecology. This program will enhance your career as a
scientist by providing you with the tools you need to thrive as a biologist.
