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University of Chicago Semester in Environmental Science, Woods Hole (Outgoing Program)

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  • **This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.7
Housing Options: Apartment Click here for a definition of this term Language Pre-requisite: None
Program Type: Field-based program Program Status: Colby-approved program
Experiential learning opportunities: Field study
Program Description:
The Semester in Environmental Science is a 15-week fall semester at the Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The curriculum provides an intensive field and laboratory-based introduction to ecosystem science and the biogeochemistry of coastal forests, freshwater ponds and estuaries.

Fall Field Day in Waquoit Bay
Why Study at MBL?

To connect with the world-class Woods Hole scientific community
To deepen your knowledge about global change and the complex feedbacks and unexpected consequences of human impacts on the planet
To learn science by doing it—gaining experience in field and lab research
To meet inspiring and like-minded student colleagues
To get wet and muddy, have fun, and work hard!


**This program is currently not accepting applications.