What's the best way to make a condensed Winter course sound appealing? Studying in Hawaii, of course!
"The Ecology and Sustainable Technologies of Hawaii" is a 300-level course which can count as an ENST elective! This course entails two full weeks (Jan 8-21) of hiking, snorkeling, and site visits across Maui, Hawaii (the big island), and Oahu.
As current events show, the landscape of these islands is modified from moment to moment by volcanic processes. Their mosaic of humid tropical forests and semiarid scrub once showcased the unique biology of their endemic adaptive radiations of birds, plants, and insects and today reveals the ecological devastation wrought by the unregulated introduction of exotic species. In this context of dynamic geology and an ecology in turmoil, Hawaii, in recent decades, has embarked on one of the world's foremost campaigns to shake off its dependence on fossil fuels. The abundance of wind, geothermal, and distributed solar resources present unique opportunities for renewable energy technologies. Indeed, the NOAA Atmospheric Observatory on Mauna Loa played a crucial role in the discovery of global climate change. Our destinations on Maui, Oahu, and the "Big Island" of Hawaii serve as an accessible microcosm of Hawaii's distinctive geology, ecology, culture, and technological innovations.
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To Apply:
Applications will not be processed or reviewed by the faculty director until they are complete.- Complete the application information at this link and return completed form to Ms. Jessica Wilke (at one of the addresses below).
- Include a $250 non-refundable deposit (the deposit will be refunded only if you are not accepted into the program, or the program is cancelled); checks should be made out to the "University of Maryland."
- Include a transcript of each University you've attended (a printed, unofficial transcript is OK)
- Provide the name and contact information of a University faculty or staff member who is willing to serve as a reference.
- Attach a brief statement of purpose expressing your interests in this particular course.
- Please turn in all application materials simultaneously to:
Jess Wilke
College Park Scholars-Life Sciences
1212 Centreville Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-405-0528 FAX: 301-314-9843 Email: wilke@umd.edu