Biology of Ecohealth in Tanzania – BIOL 489

This three-week summer session course is taught entirely in Tanzania during Penn State's first summer session (typically May/June). Students will examine regional dry savannah ecology, human-environment interactions, development of zoonotic diseases, and conservation of natural resources.

In addition to lectures and discussions, this exceptional opportunity allows students to spend time with Maasai pastoralists and Hadza hunter-gatherers, participate in animal behavior research projects, and study Tanzania’s iconic animals including elephants, giraffe, lions, cheetah, leopards, baboons, wildebeest, zebras, and a diverse array of birds.

The course is limited to 14 participants and will include extensive time in West Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. When available, the itinerary may include guest lectures by local experts in ecology, conservation, and health, as well as a visit to a rural medical facility.

See the available scholarships and grants below, as students in this class are eligible for ample travel funding!

Check out what students experience in Tanzania - in 360° video:
Immersive 4K videos from BIOL 489: Biology of Ecohealth

For a complete line-by-line budget, visit our budget sheet.
 

SCHOLARSHIPS

BIOL 489 students are eligible to apply for the following scholarships (among many other financial opportunities), some depending on students' individual circumstances:

• Science Global Experiences Scholarship ($250-$1,000+) from the Office of Science Engagement
• Global Student Access & Success Scholarships ($500-$2,000) from the Office of Global Programs
• Student Engagement Network Grant ($2,000) from the Student Engagement Network
• Schreyer Ambassador Travel Grant (variable amount) for students in the Schreyer Honors College
• Grant-in-Aid Scholarship ($500-$2,000) for students with demonstrable financial need
• Diversity Grant-in-Aid Scholarship ($500-$2,000) for diverse or underrepresented students with demonstrable financial need
• Africa & Latin America Grant-in-Aid ($500-$2,000) from the Penn State Office of Global Program
• Whole World Scholarship ($500-$2,000) for students traveling to non-traditional locations with demonstrable financial need