The Americas

Region: The Americas

  • Directed Research in the TCI

    December 7, 2021
    Being a Waterfront Assistant at the Center for Marine Resource Studies is a rewarding experience, especially during Directed Research! We…
  • Trees of Peace

    December 1, 2021
    Atomic bomb-surviving trees, Hibaku-jumoku, will grow in Costa Rica as a symbol of peace.   On August 6, 1945, the…
  • Letter to a Prospective Student

    November 9, 2021
    Being here has truly made me feel like I am a part of something so special.   I know applying…
  • The Communities and Life of South Caicos

    November 9, 2021
    South Caicos and ALL of its inhabitants have made a lasting impression on me as a young scientist.   We…
  • SFS in Action

    November 9, 2021
    Last week, a Haitian sloop landed on Long Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where SFS' Center for Marine…
  • BATS: FEELINGS vs FACTS

    October 12, 2021
    We catch bats at night, identify the species, take measurements, and then free the bats. The more people know about…
  • First Impressions: Costa Rica

    October 11, 2021
    Why did you choose to study abroad with SFS? Since my freshman year of college, I knew I wanted to…
  • First Impressions: The Turks and Caicos Islands

    October 11, 2021
    Why did you choose to study abroad with SFS? I love being outside, hands-on learning, and cohort-type programs (like camps…
  • First Impressions: The Panama Center

    October 7, 2021
    Why did you choose to study abroad with SFS? I chose to study abroad with SFS because I wanted to…
  • Rebuilding after Hurricane Irma – we need your help

    September 12, 2017
    On September 7, 2017, the Turks and Caicos Islands sustained a direct hit from Hurricane Irma. Most importantly, we have…