Tropical Field Research
Program Overview
During the Seeds of Change Tropical Rainforest Research Program, students are immersed in a hands-on field research program that takes advantage of the immense biodiversity of the tropical rainforest. They learn how to apply the scientific method while collaborating with team members to establish their original research question as well as the experimental design for their project. Students work t...
During the Seeds of Change Tropical Rainforest Research Program, students are immersed in a hands-on field research program that takes advantage of the immense biodiversity of the tropical rainforest. They learn how to apply the scientific method while collaborating with team members to establish their original research question as well as the experimental design for their project. Students work together to implement their research and learn how to work as a team to overcome challenges and rebound from failures within resource and time constraints, just as in any real-world project. They use statistics to validate the results of their experiments and give presentations showing the results of their work, just like any research scientist would!
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- Spring Break
- Winter
- Summer
- Animal Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- American
Updated Dec 12, 2025
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Locations
- Costa Rica
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
- Terms Available
- Spring Break
- Winter
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Physical Exam/Health Records
Age Requirement
14-20
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
- Summer
- During High School
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