*Study Abroad Program in Namibia - African Ecology & Conservation*
The Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology program in conjunction with the Study Abroad Office at North Carolina State University offers a 3 week study abroad program in Namibia (south western Africa) from May 18 to June 07, 2014. Namibia is one of Africa’s most stable and safest countries with a good infrastructure and a well-developed tourism industry. This is a unique opportunity for students to explore and experience Africa while studying and gaining valuable knowledge about African wildlife-, savanna- and desert ecology, park management, conservation, ecotourism and ecological sampling techniques. Students will: · explore various ecosystems, including the Namib Desert and the Etosha National Park · conduct field work including radio tracking, camera trapping, game counts, population surveys, vegetation surveys, and apply various ecological sampling techniques · track desert elephants · participate in discussions and field lectures · meet and interact with field biologists · enjoy game drives and bushwalks The program will be directed by Dr Dörgeloh, a wildlife ecologist with extensive knowledge and many years experience in southern Africa. The program is also open to out-of-state and international students, as well as graduate students. For further information about the program please visit http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/fishwild/fwstudab.html or contact the program director. You are welcome to view photos and videos of previous trips on Facebook Namibia Study Abroad. You can also visit us at the NC State Study Abroad Fair in October and talk to alumni students. Online applications are available through the NCSU Study Abroad Office at http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu from the end of September. Note: The deadline for applications is Dec. 06, 2013. Sincerely Werner Dörgeloh (PhD Wildlife Management) Program Director - Namibia North Carolina State University Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources Box 8008, Raleigh, NC 27695 [email protected]
