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This is a sample schedule for the institute, the site order may change.
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Woodrow Wilson Institute
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Day 6 |
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7/14 |
7/15 |
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7/18 |
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AM |
Arrive in San Jose |
Icebreakers / Introduction to Journaling |
Overview of Global Environmental Change: Theory & Concepts
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Travel to La Selva (Visit Banana Plantation) |
Orientation to Trails |
Begin Project Design |
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Why Do Environmental Science in the Tropics? |
La Selva - Biological Diversity, Ecosystem Functioning & Global Environmental Change |
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Mercado Visit - What is this Fruit? |
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Field Trip TBA (Volcan Poas?) |
Clodimiro Picado - Snakes of Costa Rica |
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Visits to Research Projects & Laboratory Facilities |
Refine Projects |
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History of Costa Rica |
Ecology & Biogeography of Costa Rica |
Night Walk |
Meet with Project Group |
Understanding Succession in Tropical Forests |
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Day 7 |
Day 8 |
Day 9 |
Day 10 |
Day 11 |
Day 12 |
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7/20 |
7/21 |
7/22 |
7/23 |
7/24 |
7/25 |
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AM |
Continue Field Work on Projects |
Final Field Work |
Environmental Education in Sarapiqui |
Travel to PaloVerde |
Orientation to Trails |
Begin Project Design |
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PM |
Continue Field Work on Projects |
Data Analysis & Preparation of Presentations |
Investigation of Coastal Development (Vamos a la Playa!) |
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Bus Tour of Palo Verde Region |
Refine Projects |
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NIGHT |
Biodiversity Gradients & Biomes of the Neotropics |
Presentation of Projects, Discussion of Content & Process |
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Meet with Project Group |
Discussion of Cattle Ranching with Regional Share-holders |
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Day 14 |
Day 15 |
Day 16 |
Day 17 |
Day 18 |
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7/26 |
7/27 |
7/28 |
7/29 |
7/30 |
7/31 |
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AM |
Continue Field Work on Projects |
Final Field Work |
Environmental Education in the Guanacaste Conservation Area |
Travel to Las Cruces |
Orientation to Trails & Fragments |
Begin Project Design |
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PM |
Continue Field Work on Projects |
Data Analysis & Preparation of Presentations |
Investigation of Coastal Development (Vamos a la Playa!) |
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Orientation to the Garden |
Refine Projects |
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NIGHT |
Global Change & Regional Planning - the Costa Rican Way |
Presentation of Projects, Discussion of Content & Process |
Travel Back to San Jose |
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Meet with Project Group |
Consequences of Fragmentation |
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Day 20 |
Day 21 |
Day 22 |
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Daily schedule: 6 AM Breakfast 1 Lunch 6-7 Dinner |
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8/1 |
8/2 |
8/3 |
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AM |
Continue Field Work on Projects |
Final Field Work |
Investigation of Coastal Development (Vamos a la Playa!) |
Discussion & Wrap-up on Global Change |
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Continue Field Work on Projects |
Data Analysis & Preparation of Presentations |
Travel to San Jose |
Preparation of Final Presentations |
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NIGHT |
Preserving or Restoring Biodiversity in Fragmented Landscapes |
Presentation of Projects, Discussion of Content & Process |
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Final
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