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Organization for Tropical Studies
To provide leadership in education, research and the responsible use of
natural resources in the tropics.
Mission
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What does that have to do with You?
OTS partners with Duke University to offer 3 semester programs and 2 summer programs in 2 countries
Costa Rica
South Africa
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Semester Programs – Costa RicaTROPICAL BIOLOGY ON A CHANGING PLANET
-16 credits
•Fundamentals of Tropical Biology
•Field Research – Tropical Biology
•Environmental Science and Policy of the Tropics
•Spanish & Latin American Culture
Both Fall and Spring
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Semester Programs – Costa RicaGLOBAL HEALTH & TROPICAL MEDICINE
16 credits•Tropical Medicine and Public Health •Research Practicum•Ethnobiology•Culture and Language in Costa Rica with additional introduction to technical and colloquial medical terms
Both Fall and Spring
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Semester Programs – South AfricaAFRICAN ECOLOGY
16 credits•SA Ecosystems and Diversity •Research in Savannah Ecology•Conservation and Management of Protected Areas in South Africa•History through Culture of SA
Both Fall and Spring Semesters
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Summer ProgramsGlobal Health Issues in South Africa
ANDTropical Biology in Costa Rica
4 weeks 4 credits!!
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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
• 10-week directed research at La Selva
• Mentorship with senior researchers
• Includes travel, accommodations, research allowance, and stipend
•Contact: Kattia [email protected]
• Deadline: January 31, 2012
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Native American and Pacific Islander Research Experience (NAPIRE)
• 8-week directed research at Las Cruces
• Mentorship with senior researchers
• Visits to indigenous communities
• Includes travel, accommodations, research allowance, and stipend
•Contact: Kattia Mendez [email protected]
• Deadline: February 28, 2012
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Deadlines & Contact InfoSpring: November 1st or until filled
Summer: March 1st or until filled
Fall : April 1st or until filled
Rolling Admissions on All Programs Applications Available on our Website at
www.ots.duke.edu
Contact us:
• General Inquiries:– [email protected]
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