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A student research project conducted under the direction of a faculty mentor as part of a larger research plan.
Directed Research (SFS 4910) is a 4-credit course that gives you an introduction to conducting scientific research – developing a question, collecting and analyzing data, writing a paper, and presenting your findings. The course is offered on all semester programs, and lasts approximately the last 4-6 weeks of the semester. Recent projects have covered themes such as climate change resilience, elephant ecology, agroforestry, traditional ecological knowledge, food security, coral health, sustainable ecotourism, and water quality.
Ethics: The research our faculty and students conduct complies with the research ethics rules and guidelines in the country in which they are working, and when applicable, permissions are obtained for research on human subjects, animal subjects, and for the extraction of biological samples. Additional vetting for human subjects research is made by the SFS Office of Academic Affairs to ensure standards of ethical practice and protection of subjects are met.
Directed Research Projects - Spring 2023
Directed Research Projects - Fall 2022
Directed Research Projects - Spring 2019
Directed Research Projects - Fall 2019
SFS Research Philosophy
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When you study abroad with SFS, you're contributing to a legacy of environmental research and stewardship. Communities and ecosystems across the globe are dealing with the impacts of climate change, pollution, deforestation, and many other environmental threats. For more than 35 years, our students and faculty have been working to address these issues through focused research efforts.
With eleven Centers around the world, our research covers a spectrum of important environmental issues. SFS programs provide the foundation for students to critically examine today’s environmental issues in an international setting and conduct meaningful, hands-on research in the field. You’ll be working alongside members of our faculty who have expertise in many fields including conservation ecology, environmental policy and ethics, and natural resource management, and the data you collect contributes valuable information to the global body of scientific knowledge.
Our planet is home to an incredible diversity of life, and its future depends on good science and informed policy. Through your research at SFS, you’re becoming part of a greater movement to protect the planet for generations to come.
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Location: Yungaburra, Tropical North Queensland; remnant rainforest ecosystems
Research Themes:Rainforest ecology and conservation, Climate change, Habitat restoration ecology, Threatened species conservation, Aboriginal ecotourism, Development and settlement in the rainforest, Rainforest fragmentation and recovery, Forest ecotones, Animal behavior
Central Research Question: How can the future of the Wet Tropics in a changing world be ensured?
Core Skills: GIS use and applications, species identification and population monitoring, forest survey methods, citizen science protocols, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
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CENTER FOR CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
Location: Paro Valley; surrounding mountain ecosystems and communities
Research Themes: Terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity assessments, GIS, mountain and forest ecology and conservation, climate change, geology and hydrology of mountain regions, forest and natural resource management, environmental governance, the influence of Buddhist philosophy on conservation, urban migration and development, agriculture and food security.
Central Research Question: How can Bhutan secure its culture, biodiversity, and environment in the face of transition?
Core Skills: GIS and mapping, species identification and distribution mapping, forest and biodiversity surveys, camera trapping and mist netting, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and protected areas assessment.
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CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND MEKONG ECOLOGIES
Location: Siem Reap; Tonle Sap Lake and the Mekong watershed
Research Themes: Elephant ecology, climate change impacts, traditional ecological knowledge, biodiversity conservation, environmental justice, environmental anthropology
Central Research Question: How is
Cambodia addressing pressing environmental concerns, especially those related to the conservation of biodiversity and the changing dynamics of rural livelihoods that depend on diminishing natural resources?
Core Skills:Climate change impacts, Elephant ecology and conservation, Traditional livelihoods and ecological knowledge, Community conservation strategies, Indigenous rights and challenges, Protected areas and threatened ecosystems, Environmental ethics and justice, Natural resource governance
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Location: Puerto Natales, Patagonia
Research Themes: Climate change impacts and resilience, Glacial and freshwater dynamics, Geology and volcanic activity, Penguin behavior, Endangered species protection, Coastal and alpine ecology, Conservation strategy and practice, National Park visitation and protected areas management.
Central Research Question: How can Chile respond to local and global challenges while securing the functionality of its natural and human systems?
Core Skills: terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity assessments, GIS, water quality assessments, biodiversity survey techniques, species ID and population monitoring, natural resource valuation, landscape and soils analysis, research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, scientific writing and communication, basic Spanish language skills.
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CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE STUDIES
Location: Atenas, Central Valley; coastal rainforests and tropical dry forests
Research Themes: Impacts of climate change on tropical ecosystems, Agriculture and conservation, Combining environmental services and biodiversity conservation, Urban and agricultural expansion and water management, Food security, Vertebrate ecology, Sustainable ecotourism, Ecological Resilience, research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, scientific writing and communication, basic Spanish language skills.
Central Research Question: How can Costa Rica respond to local and global challenges while securing the functionality of its natural and human systems?
Core Skills: GIS use and applications, species identification, habitat and biodiversity assessment, vertebrate ecology, tourism impact assessment methods, basic Spanish language skills, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
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CENTER FOR THE CONSERVATION OF MARINE MEGAFAUNA
Location: Veli Lošinj
Research Themes: Cetacean and sea turtle ecology, Biodiversity conservation, Marine spatial planning and regional conservation, Systematic conservation planning and decision making, Cetaceans and sea turtles rescue procedures, Sea turtle rehabilitation and husbandry practices, Veterinary investigations and diagnostics./p>
Core Skills: Biodiversity assessments, population monitoring, animal behavior observation, GIS and mapping, biodiversity survey techniques, tag/recapture techniques, photoidentification, species management planning, research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, scientific writing and communication, sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and husbandry techniques.
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CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
Location: Greve, Tuscany, Italy
Research Themes: Conservation of local agrobiodiversity by farmers, Climate change impacts on food production, Sustainability of organic agriculture and small-scale fisheries, Livestock-wolf conflict management, Stewardship of endangered heritage livestock breeds, Multifunctional forest management
Core Skills: Research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, questionnaire development, stakeholder interviews, basic statistical analysis, monetary valuation techniques, multicriteria analysis, biodiversity assessments, population monitoring, animal behavior observation, GIS and mapping, biodiversity survey techniques, scientific writing, and communication.
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CENTER FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION
Location: Kimana, Rift Valley; Amboseli-Tsavo ecosystem; savanna ecosystems
Research Themes: Endangered Species, Wildlife ecology and management, human dimensions of wildlife, resource competition with local communities, community conservation / ecotourism, community wildlife sanctuaries, national park management, wildlife dispersal and movement outside protected areas
Central Research Question: How can changes in land use and natural resource availability in the Maasai steppe of Kenya be managed in such a way as to foster the well-being of local communities whilst safeguarding and promoting biodiversity conservation?
Core Skills: Animal behavior observation, environmental impacts assessment, species identification, wildlife census techniques, natural resource management planning, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, tourism impact assessment methods, and basic Swahili language skills.
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CENTER FOR TROPICAL ISLAND BIODIVERSITY STUDIES
Location: Bocas del Toro Archipelago; mangrove and cloud forest ecosystems; agricultural and fishing communities; tourism sites
Research Themes: Biodiversity and ecosystem health assessments, Rainforest and marine ecology Indigenous tourism and sustainability, Tourism impacts on ecosystems and human populations
Marine protected areas
Central Research Question: How can the natural resources of the BDT archipelago best be managed in order to promote conservation and sustainable use considering the complex socioeconomic environment?
Core Skills: Habitat and biodiversity assessment, underwater surveying with transects and quadrats, tourism SWOT analysis, basic Spanish language skills, interview methods, and quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
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Location: Tarapoto. Amazon rainforest ecosystems; Andean cloud forests
Research Themes: Climate change and conservation practice, Landscape ecology and habitat fragmentation, Biodiversity assessment, Forest health and recovery, Indigenous knowledge and histories, Ecosystem services and carbon markets, Impacts of development in the Amazon Biogeography, and Political ecology
Central Research Question: What conditions are necessary for effective conservation and sustainable socioeconomic development in Peru?
Core Skills:Species identification and population monitoring, biodiversity and habitat surveys, research plots and transects, interviewing and mapping techniques, conservation strategy assessment, basic Spanish language skills, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
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CENTER FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Location: Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem; Serengeti National Park; Maasai steppe
Research Themes: Wildlife conservation, Climate change impacts, African large mammal behavior and ecology, Field ornithology, Human-wildlife conflict, Habitat assessments, Community-based conservation, and Reptile ecology and conservation
Central Research Question: How can changes in land use and resource availability in Tanzania be managed in such a way as to foster the well-being of local communities whilst safeguarding and promoting biodiversity conservation?
Core Skills: GIS use and applications, habitat and biodiversity assessment, natural resource valuation, species identification and wildlife census techniques, animal behavior observation skills, radio telemetry, bird species identification, basic Swahili language skills, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
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CENTER FOR MARINE RESOURCE STUDIES
Location: South Caicos Island and surrounding marine ecosystems
Research Themes: Marine ecology and conservation, Climate change and ocean acidification, Approaches to sustainable tourism and fisheries, Marine resource management, Traditional island livelihoods, Coral health and resilience, Marine protected areas Coastal management
Central Research Question: How can SFS Center for Marine Resource Studies support the government and South Caicos community to best manage the marine environment and resources to balance biodiversity conservation and economic stability?
Core Skills: Coral health assessment, marine species identification, underwater transects and quadrats, video and photo tracking, marine survey techniques, habitat and biodiversity assessment, ecosystem services valuation, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, research presentation, and PADI Open Water Diver certification (offered at an additional cost, upon request).
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A student research project conducted under the direction of a faculty mentor as part of a larger research plan.
Directed Research (SFS 4910) is a 4-credit course that gives you an introduction to conducting scientific research – developing a question, collecting and analyzing data, writing a paper, and presenting your findings. The course is offered on all semester programs, and lasts approximately the last 4-6 weeks of the semester. Recent projects have covered themes such as climate change resilience, elephant ecology, agroforestry, traditional ecological knowledge, food security, coral health, sustainable ecotourism, and water quality.
Ethics: The research our faculty and students conduct complies with the research ethics rules and guidelines in the country in which they are working, and when applicable, permissions are obtained for research on human subjects, animal subjects, and for the extraction of biological samples. Additional vetting for human subjects research is made by the SFS Office of Academic Affairs to ensure standards of ethical practice and protection of subjects are met.
Directed Research Projects - Spring 2023
Directed Research Projects - Fall 2022
Directed Research Projects - Spring 2019
Directed Research Projects - Fall 2019
SFS Research Philosophy
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The Work
Hands-On Research in the Field
At SFS, you’re conducting research in the field – in incredible ecosystems and dynamic communities around the world. Whether you’re surveying the glaciers of Patagonia or laying underwater transects in the Caribbean, you’ll experience all the excitement and challenges of field data collection.
Learning Practical Skills
The work you do during your time abroad will prepare you for a future career in STEM fields, grad school, and beyond. From species identification and wildlife monitoring techniques to GIS and stakeholder interviews, the skills you learn at SFS are practical, transferable, and invaluable.
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The Project
Experienced Research Mentors
Field research is complex and challenging – but with the mentorship of our experienced faculty members, you’ll have the tools and support you need to be successful. Each student works directly with a faculty member throughout the entirety of the research process from project design to final written report.
Your Piece of the Puzzle
Each SFS Center has an ongoing strategic research focus which allows our work to expand beyond the scope of one-off projects. Your project is a critical piece of this larger puzzle – you’ll design your research question within this framework, giving more context and value to your results.
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The Impact
Building a Body of Knowledge
Building a comprehensive body of scientific knowledge is a key step toward a more sustainable future. You’re joining scientists around the world working to understand our environment and how it is changing, and in some of the regions where we operate, you’ll even collect baseline data – the first of its kind.
Giving Back to the Community
SFS research is influenced by our communities. Our neighbors share their stories, observations, and needs, and in return we provide valuable data to community leaders, local environmental groups, and government agencies, allowing them to make informed and sustainable policy decisions.
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When you study abroad with SFS, you're contributing to a legacy of environmental research and stewardship. Communities and ecosystems across the globe are dealing with the impacts of climate change, pollution, deforestation, and many other environmental threats. For more than 35 years, our students and faculty have been working to address these issues through focused research efforts.
With eleven Centers around the world, our research covers a spectrum of important environmental issues. SFS programs provide the foundation for students to critically examine today’s environmental issues in an international setting and conduct meaningful, hands-on research in the field. You’ll be working alongside members of our faculty who have expertise in many fields including conservation ecology, environmental policy and ethics, and natural resource management, and the data you collect contributes valuable information to the global body of scientific knowledge.
Our planet is home to an incredible diversity of life, and its future depends on good science and informed policy. Through your research at SFS, you’re becoming part of a greater movement to protect the planet for generations to come.
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Location: Yungaburra, Tropical North Queensland; remnant rainforest ecosystems
Research Themes:Rainforest ecology and conservation, Climate change, Habitat restoration ecology, Threatened species conservation, Aboriginal ecotourism, Development and settlement in the rainforest, Rainforest fragmentation and recovery, Forest ecotones, Animal behavior
Central Research Question: How can the future of the Wet Tropics in a changing world be ensured?
Core Skills: GIS use and applications, species identification and population monitoring, forest survey methods, citizen science protocols, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
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CENTER FOR CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
Location: Paro Valley; surrounding mountain ecosystems and communities
Research Themes: Terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity assessments, GIS, mountain and forest ecology and conservation, climate change, geology and hydrology of mountain regions, forest and natural resource management, environmental governance, the influence of Buddhist philosophy on conservation, urban migration and development, agriculture and food security.
Central Research Question: How can Bhutan secure its culture, biodiversity, and environment in the face of transition?
Core Skills: GIS and mapping, species identification and distribution mapping, forest and biodiversity surveys, camera trapping and mist netting, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and protected areas assessment.
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CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND MEKONG ECOLOGIES
Location: Siem Reap; Tonle Sap Lake and the Mekong watershed
Research Themes: Elephant ecology, climate change impacts, traditional ecological knowledge, biodiversity conservation, environmental justice, environmental anthropology
Central Research Question: How is
Cambodia addressing pressing environmental concerns, especially those related to the conservation of biodiversity and the changing dynamics of rural livelihoods that depend on diminishing natural resources?
Core Skills:Climate change impacts, Elephant ecology and conservation, Traditional livelihoods and ecological knowledge, Community conservation strategies, Indigenous rights and challenges, Protected areas and threatened ecosystems, Environmental ethics and justice, Natural resource governance
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Location: Puerto Natales, Patagonia
Research Themes: Climate change impacts and resilience, Glacial and freshwater dynamics, Geology and volcanic activity, Penguin behavior, Endangered species protection, Coastal and alpine ecology, Conservation strategy and practice, National Park visitation and protected areas management.
Central Research Question: How can Chile respond to local and global challenges while securing the functionality of its natural and human systems?
Core Skills: terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity assessments, GIS, water quality assessments, biodiversity survey techniques, species ID and population monitoring, natural resource valuation, landscape and soils analysis, research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, scientific writing and communication, basic Spanish language skills.
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CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE STUDIES
Location: Atenas, Central Valley; coastal rainforests and tropical dry forests
Research Themes: Impacts of climate change on tropical ecosystems, Agriculture and conservation, Combining environmental services and biodiversity conservation, Urban and agricultural expansion and water management, Food security, Vertebrate ecology, Sustainable ecotourism, Ecological Resilience, research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, scientific writing and communication, basic Spanish language skills.
Central Research Question: How can Costa Rica respond to local and global challenges while securing the functionality of its natural and human systems?
Core Skills: GIS use and applications, species identification, habitat and biodiversity assessment, vertebrate ecology, tourism impact assessment methods, basic Spanish language skills, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
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CENTER FOR THE CONSERVATION OF MARINE MEGAFAUNA
Location: Veli Lošinj
Research Themes: Cetacean and sea turtle ecology, Biodiversity conservation, Marine spatial planning and regional conservation, Systematic conservation planning and decision making, Cetaceans and sea turtles rescue procedures, Sea turtle rehabilitation and husbandry practices, Veterinary investigations and diagnostics./p>
Core Skills: Biodiversity assessments, population monitoring, animal behavior observation, GIS and mapping, biodiversity survey techniques, tag/recapture techniques, photoidentification, species management planning, research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, scientific writing and communication, sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and husbandry techniques.
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CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
Location: Greve, Tuscany, Italy
Research Themes: Conservation of local agrobiodiversity by farmers, Climate change impacts on food production, Sustainability of organic agriculture and small-scale fisheries, Livestock-wolf conflict management, Stewardship of endangered heritage livestock breeds, Multifunctional forest management
Core Skills: Research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, questionnaire development, stakeholder interviews, basic statistical analysis, monetary valuation techniques, multicriteria analysis, biodiversity assessments, population monitoring, animal behavior observation, GIS and mapping, biodiversity survey techniques, scientific writing, and communication.
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CENTER FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION
Location: Kimana, Rift Valley; Amboseli-Tsavo ecosystem; savanna ecosystems
Research Themes: Endangered Species, Wildlife ecology and management, human dimensions of wildlife, resource competition with local communities, community conservation / ecotourism, community wildlife sanctuaries, national park management, wildlife dispersal and movement outside protected areas
Central Research Question: How can changes in land use and natural resource availability in the Maasai steppe of Kenya be managed in such a way as to foster the well-being of local communities whilst safeguarding and promoting biodiversity conservation?
Core Skills: Animal behavior observation, environmental impacts assessment, species identification, wildlife census techniques, natural resource management planning, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, tourism impact assessment methods, and basic Swahili language skills.
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CENTER FOR TROPICAL ISLAND BIODIVERSITY STUDIES
Location: Bocas del Toro Archipelago; mangrove and cloud forest ecosystems; agricultural and fishing communities; tourism sites
Research Themes: Biodiversity and ecosystem health assessments, Rainforest and marine ecology Indigenous tourism and sustainability, Tourism impacts on ecosystems and human populations
Marine protected areas
Central Research Question: How can the natural resources of the BDT archipelago best be managed in order to promote conservation and sustainable use considering the complex socioeconomic environment?
Core Skills: Habitat and biodiversity assessment, underwater surveying with transects and quadrats, tourism SWOT analysis, basic Spanish language skills, interview methods, and quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
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Location: Tarapoto. Amazon rainforest ecosystems; Andean cloud forests
Research Themes: Climate change and conservation practice, Landscape ecology and habitat fragmentation, Biodiversity assessment, Forest health and recovery, Indigenous knowledge and histories, Ecosystem services and carbon markets, Impacts of development in the Amazon Biogeography, and Political ecology
Central Research Question: What conditions are necessary for effective conservation and sustainable socioeconomic development in Peru?
Core Skills:Species identification and population monitoring, biodiversity and habitat surveys, research plots and transects, interviewing and mapping techniques, conservation strategy assessment, basic Spanish language skills, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
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CENTER FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Location: Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem; Serengeti National Park; Maasai steppe
Research Themes: Wildlife conservation, Climate change impacts, African large mammal behavior and ecology, Field ornithology, Human-wildlife conflict, Habitat assessments, Community-based conservation, and Reptile ecology and conservation
Central Research Question: How can changes in land use and resource availability in Tanzania be managed in such a way as to foster the well-being of local communities whilst safeguarding and promoting biodiversity conservation?
Core Skills: GIS use and applications, habitat and biodiversity assessment, natural resource valuation, species identification and wildlife census techniques, animal behavior observation skills, radio telemetry, bird species identification, basic Swahili language skills, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
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CENTER FOR MARINE RESOURCE STUDIES
Location: South Caicos Island and surrounding marine ecosystems
Research Themes: Marine ecology and conservation, Climate change and ocean acidification, Approaches to sustainable tourism and fisheries, Marine resource management, Traditional island livelihoods, Coral health and resilience, Marine protected areas Coastal management
Central Research Question: How can SFS Center for Marine Resource Studies support the government and South Caicos community to best manage the marine environment and resources to balance biodiversity conservation and economic stability?
Core Skills: Coral health assessment, marine species identification, underwater transects and quadrats, video and photo tracking, marine survey techniques, habitat and biodiversity assessment, ecosystem services valuation, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, research presentation, and PADI Open Water Diver certification (offered at an additional cost, upon request).
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Be Part of Something Greater.
When you study abroad with SFS, you’re contributing to a legacy of environmental research and stewardship. Communities and ecosystems across the globe are dealing with the impacts of climate change, pollution, deforestation, and many other environmental threats. For more than 35 years, our students and faculty have been working to address these issues through focused research efforts.
With eleven Centers around the world, our research covers a spectrum of important environmental issues. SFS programs provide the foundation for students to critically examine today’s environmental issues in an international setting and conduct meaningful, hands-on research in the field. You’ll be working alongside members of our faculty who have expertise in many fields including conservation ecology, environmental policy and ethics, and natural resource management, and the data you collect contributes valuable information to the global body of scientific knowledge.
Our planet is home to an incredible diversity of life, and its future depends on good science and informed policy. Through your research at SFS, you’re becoming part of a greater movement to protect the planet for generations to come.
Directed Research was the most challenging thing I have ever undertaken, but it is a significant personal accomplishment. I have gained a better understanding of myself, what I want in life, and where I am going. I feel better prepared as a burgeoning biologist seeking to study life and ensure its conservation for generations to come.
Daniel EricksonUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
Directed Research:
A student research project conducted under the direction of a faculty mentor as part of a larger research plan.
Directed Research (SFS 4910) is a 4-credit course that gives you an introduction to conducting scientific research – developing a question, collecting and analyzing data, writing a paper, and presenting your findings. The course is offered on all semester programs, and lasts approximately the last 4-6 weeks of the semester. Recent projects have covered themes such as climate change resilience, elephant ecology, agroforestry, traditional ecological knowledge, food security, coral health, sustainable ecotourism, and water quality.
Ethics: The research our faculty and students conduct complies with the research ethics rules and guidelines in the country in which they are working, and when applicable, permissions are obtained for research on human subjects, animal subjects, and for the extraction of biological samples. Additional vetting for human subjects research is made by the SFS Office of Academic Affairs to ensure standards of ethical practice and protection of subjects are met.
Directed Research Projects – Spring 2023
Directed Research Projects – Fall 2022
Directed Research Projects – Spring 2019
SFS Research by Location
Location: Yungaburra, Tropical North Queensland; remnant rainforest ecosystems
Research Themes:Rainforest ecology and conservation, Climate change, Habitat restoration ecology, Threatened species conservation, Aboriginal ecotourism, Development and settlement in the rainforest, Rainforest fragmentation and recovery, Forest ecotones, Animal behavior
Central Research Question: How can the future of the Wet Tropics in a changing world be ensured?
Core Skills: GIS use and applications, species identification and population monitoring, forest survey methods, citizen science protocols, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
CENTER FOR CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
Location: Paro Valley; surrounding mountain ecosystems and communities
Research Themes: Terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity assessments, GIS, mountain and forest ecology and conservation, climate change, geology and hydrology of mountain regions, forest and natural resource management, environmental governance, the influence of Buddhist philosophy on conservation, urban migration and development, agriculture and food security.
Central Research Question: How can Bhutan secure its culture, biodiversity, and environment in the face of transition?
Core Skills: GIS and mapping, species identification and distribution mapping, forest and biodiversity surveys, camera trapping and mist netting, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and protected areas assessment.
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND MEKONG ECOLOGIES
Location: Siem Reap; Tonle Sap Lake and the Mekong watershed
Research Themes: Elephant ecology, climate change impacts, traditional ecological knowledge, biodiversity conservation, environmental justice, environmental anthropology
Central Research Question: How is
Cambodia addressing pressing environmental concerns, especially those related to the conservation of biodiversity and the changing dynamics of rural livelihoods that depend on diminishing natural resources?
Core Skills:Climate change impacts, Elephant ecology and conservation, Traditional livelihoods and ecological knowledge, Community conservation strategies, Indigenous rights and challenges, Protected areas and threatened ecosystems, Environmental ethics and justice, Natural resource governance
Location: Puerto Natales, Patagonia
Research Themes: Climate change impacts and resilience, Glacial and freshwater dynamics, Geology and volcanic activity, Penguin behavior, Endangered species protection, Coastal and alpine ecology, Conservation strategy and practice, National Park visitation and protected areas management.
Central Research Question: How can Chile respond to local and global challenges while securing the functionality of its natural and human systems?
Core Skills: terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity assessments, GIS, water quality assessments, biodiversity survey techniques, species ID and population monitoring, natural resource valuation, landscape and soils analysis, research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, scientific writing and communication, basic Spanish language skills.
CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE STUDIES
Location: Atenas, Central Valley; coastal rainforests and tropical dry forests
Research Themes: Impacts of climate change on tropical ecosystems, Agriculture and conservation, Combining environmental services and biodiversity conservation, Urban and agricultural expansion and water management, Food security, Vertebrate ecology, Sustainable ecotourism, Ecological Resilience, research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, scientific writing and communication, basic Spanish language skills.
Central Research Question: How can Costa Rica respond to local and global challenges while securing the functionality of its natural and human systems?
Core Skills: GIS use and applications, species identification, habitat and biodiversity assessment, vertebrate ecology, tourism impact assessment methods, basic Spanish language skills, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
CENTER FOR THE CONSERVATION OF MARINE MEGAFAUNA
Location: Veli Lošinj
Research Themes: Cetacean and sea turtle ecology, Biodiversity conservation, Marine spatial planning and regional conservation, Systematic conservation planning and decision making, Cetaceans and sea turtles rescue procedures, Sea turtle rehabilitation and husbandry practices, Veterinary investigations and diagnostics./p>
Core Skills: Biodiversity assessments, population monitoring, animal behavior observation, GIS and mapping, biodiversity survey techniques, tag/recapture techniques, photoidentification, species management planning, research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, scientific writing and communication, sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and husbandry techniques.
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
Location: Greve, Tuscany, Italy
Research Themes: Conservation of local agrobiodiversity by farmers, Climate change impacts on food production, Sustainability of organic agriculture and small-scale fisheries, Livestock-wolf conflict management, Stewardship of endangered heritage livestock breeds, Multifunctional forest management
Core Skills: Research design and implementation, quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis, questionnaire development, stakeholder interviews, basic statistical analysis, monetary valuation techniques, multicriteria analysis, biodiversity assessments, population monitoring, animal behavior observation, GIS and mapping, biodiversity survey techniques, scientific writing, and communication.
CENTER FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION
Location: Kimana, Rift Valley; Amboseli-Tsavo ecosystem; savanna ecosystems
Research Themes: Endangered Species, Wildlife ecology and management, human dimensions of wildlife, resource competition with local communities, community conservation / ecotourism, community wildlife sanctuaries, national park management, wildlife dispersal and movement outside protected areas
Central Research Question: How can changes in land use and natural resource availability in the Maasai steppe of Kenya be managed in such a way as to foster the well-being of local communities whilst safeguarding and promoting biodiversity conservation?
Core Skills: Animal behavior observation, environmental impacts assessment, species identification, wildlife census techniques, natural resource management planning, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, tourism impact assessment methods, and basic Swahili language skills.
CENTER FOR TROPICAL ISLAND BIODIVERSITY STUDIES
Location: Bocas del Toro Archipelago; mangrove and cloud forest ecosystems; agricultural and fishing communities; tourism sites
Research Themes: Biodiversity and ecosystem health assessments, Rainforest and marine ecology Indigenous tourism and sustainability, Tourism impacts on ecosystems and human populations
Marine protected areas
Central Research Question: How can the natural resources of the BDT archipelago best be managed in order to promote conservation and sustainable use considering the complex socioeconomic environment?
Core Skills: Habitat and biodiversity assessment, underwater surveying with transects and quadrats, tourism SWOT analysis, basic Spanish language skills, interview methods, and quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Location: Tarapoto. Amazon rainforest ecosystems; Andean cloud forests
Research Themes: Climate change and conservation practice, Landscape ecology and habitat fragmentation, Biodiversity assessment, Forest health and recovery, Indigenous knowledge and histories, Ecosystem services and carbon markets, Impacts of development in the Amazon Biogeography, and Political ecology
Central Research Question: What conditions are necessary for effective conservation and sustainable socioeconomic development in Peru?
Core Skills:Species identification and population monitoring, biodiversity and habitat surveys, research plots and transects, interviewing and mapping techniques, conservation strategy assessment, basic Spanish language skills, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
CENTER FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Location: Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem; Serengeti National Park; Maasai steppe
Research Themes: Wildlife conservation, Climate change impacts, African large mammal behavior and ecology, Field ornithology, Human-wildlife conflict, Habitat assessments, Community-based conservation, and Reptile ecology and conservation
Central Research Question: How can changes in land use and resource availability in Tanzania be managed in such a way as to foster the well-being of local communities whilst safeguarding and promoting biodiversity conservation?
Core Skills: GIS use and applications, habitat and biodiversity assessment, natural resource valuation, species identification and wildlife census techniques, animal behavior observation skills, radio telemetry, bird species identification, basic Swahili language skills, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and research presentation.
CENTER FOR MARINE RESOURCE STUDIES
Location: South Caicos Island and surrounding marine ecosystems
Research Themes: Marine ecology and conservation, Climate change and ocean acidification, Approaches to sustainable tourism and fisheries, Marine resource management, Traditional island livelihoods, Coral health and resilience, Marine protected areas Coastal management
Central Research Question: How can SFS Center for Marine Resource Studies support the government and South Caicos community to best manage the marine environment and resources to balance biodiversity conservation and economic stability?
Core Skills: Coral health assessment, marine species identification, underwater transects and quadrats, video and photo tracking, marine survey techniques, habitat and biodiversity assessment, ecosystem services valuation, research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, research presentation, and PADI Open Water Diver certification (offered at an additional cost, upon request).