Photo by Tiana Wilson Global Seminar Ecology & Evolution in the Galapagos
The Program 10 days in the Galapagos doing field work (early to mid-january 2018) EBIO 4460, 3 credits Approx $8,000 in the fall Apply for scholarships! 2.5 GPA Deadline: May 1 st NOTE: The purpose of this presentation is strictly informational; finalized plans for the program such as dates, excursions, etc. will be confirmed with participants following admission. Photo by Tiana Wilson
Highlights Study ecology & conservation in the place where it all started Hands-on experience See sea turtles, tortoises, iguanas, boobies, and more! Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, etc. by Kara Gordon
Meet the Director Dr. Scott Taylor: assistant professor in the EBIO department Teaches: population genetics, ornithology, and Gen Bio Research: The evolutionary genomics of avian hybridization and speciation, including blue-footed and Peruvian boobies.
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Meet Scott Lake Huron A Guelph Gryphon
Meet Scott Lake Huron A Guelph Gryphon PhD
Meet Scott
Meet Scott Biologist at Rondeau Provincial Park
Meet Scott Mexico Svalbard Postdoc Cornell Lab of Ornithology Chickadee research Galapagos Hawaii Africa to Tierra del Fuego Antarctica
Meet Scott Assistant Professor CU Boulder!
My research: Hybridization, speciation, genomics, and environmental change
Rich biodiversity Field work Galapagos Islands Island hopping Hike, snorkel & more Photo by Sophia Minning
Photo by Elizabeth Angell Academics Study the connections between ecology, evolution, and the history of science. This course is mostly fieldbased. You will engage in field observations and investigations on site. The program includes six twohour meetings in the fall on campus to prepare for the field-based experiential learning that will take place abroad.
Photo by Tiana Wilson Excursions Quito: Bellavista Cloud Forest Galapagos: Cerro Mesa, mangrove kayaking, Charles Darwin Research Center, snorkeling, Sierra Negra volcano
Housing Hotels & cabins on the islands Shared rooms Photo by Tiana Wilson
2016-2017 Costs *2017-2018 budget is being finalized Education Abroad Budget Instructional Costs $4,685 Health Insurance $18 Housing & meals included in fee $2,050 Education Abroad Program Fee $6,753 Books & Supplies $50 Additional Meal Costs $50 Personal Expenses $333 Airfare $1,069 Estimated Costs not included in Program Fee $1,502 Total Estimated Budget $8,255 Program fee includes: instructional costs housing & meals all excursions & field trips flights from Quito to Galapagos health insurance administrative fees to CU Boulder Education Abroad office Program fee does NOT include: round-trip travel to Ecuador a couple of meals passport fees books personal expenses
Financial Aid & Scholarships Billed as a fall program, financial aid could apply Scholarships: Buffs Abroad UROP Photo by Tiana Wilson
Eligibility GPA: 2.5 Class-standing: 2 nd semester sophomore Language: None Other coursework: 1 semester of college-level biology Photo by Ewelina Pena
Deadline Deadline is May 1st Rolling admission apply early! Photo by Tiana Wilson
Global Seminar Application Process Sign on today s sign-up sheet: check the Start App box to get your application open Log on to: http://abroad.colorado.edu using your CU Identity Key and password after you receive e-mail notification that your online application is open Speak with an education abroad advisor and/or with the program director at any point in the process! Work on your online application from home The application includes: complete Abroad 101 (if you have not done so yet), professor or T.A. recommendation, personal statement, online forms, application fee
When your application is complete Application Review & Interview Due within one week of acceptance: participant contract & non-refundable deposit March/April: post acceptance paperwork, pre departure meetings, readings & preparation GO!
Questions after today? Connect with the Ed Abroad office: Center for Community (C4C) S355 Drop-in advising hours: 9-4:30 Mon-Fri No appointment necessary abroad@colorado.edu Program director: Scott Taylor Scott.A.Taylor@Colorado.edu Program manager: Michal Greenberg Michal.Greenberg@Colorado.edu 303.492.7741
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