ECOSTUDIO FOUNDATION

U of co boulders ecology & evolution program is part of a credit-bearing course at cu boulder (either 3 credits of ebio lab and/or 6 hours of 4000 level ebio courses) and features experiential learning in ecuador overseen by cu boulder faculty and on-site professionals. Students studied ecology and conservation in one of the most biologically diverse locations on the planet and obtained hands-on experience in principles and practice of ecology and conservation biology. Ecostudio foundation developed the program for cu boulder and contracted providers in ecuador to administer the program. Designed educational programming for us college students; contributed to conservation initiatives in the sites of study; fostered cultural exchange between us scholars and diverse populations across ecuador.