Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (ITEC)

26/05/2026

FIELD COURSE IN PRIMATE ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR

INSTRUCTOR: Caitlin Hawley, Ph.D., Department of Environmental Science, Arizona State University, email: [email protected].
Specialty: Primate sociality, communication, ecology, evolutionary biology, behavior.

This course offer the student a foundation in primate ecology, primate behavior, field techniques and analytical tools in a tropical setting.

Students will live alongside wild primates, will learn ecological and behavioral data collection techniques, and will complete an independent study on one of three primate species native to the area.

The ultimate goal is for students to develop an integrated and comprehensive perspective on primate behavior, research, and conservation.

The material covered is equivalent to a university upper level field course in primate ecology.

ITEC courses include lectures, field exercises, and individual research.

Visit www.itec-edu.org for more information.

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

07/05/2026

Join our Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation Field Course at ITEC, running July 15th–August 10th.

This four-week summer field course offers a unique blend of academic learning and real-world adventure, placing you directly in the heart of tropical ecosystems. You won’t just study biodiversity—you’ll experience it firsthand.

This immersive, university-level field course combines academic study with hands-on adventure in Panama’s Caribbean rainforests and coral reefs. You’ll explore tropical ecosystems through fieldwork, lectures, and developing an independent research project, plus a three-day trip to mainland highland environments.

Gain real-world experience in biodiversity conservation, understand global environmental challenges, and develop practical research skills—all in one of the world’s richest natural settings.

By the end of the course, you’ll have built a strong foundation in biodiversity science and conservation strategies—along with valuable field research experience that sets you apart.

For full details, visit: www.itec-edu.org�
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Poster design:

06/05/2026

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29/04/2026

Environmental Anthropology & Ethnobotany Methods (EAE S-26)

A 4-week immersive field course in Bocas del Toro, Panama.

June 15 - July 10, 2026
Bocas del Toro Biological Station

Learn by doing in one of the most biodiverse regiones in the world:
- Identify tropical plants
- Practice ethnographic field methods
- Conduct forest & mangrove inventories
- Explore medicinal plants & traditional knowledge
- Map cultural landscapes
- Learn herbarium techniques
- Design your own research project and present your work

This course blends science, culture, and conservation - perfect for students interested in ethnobotany, anthropology, ecology, and community-based research.

Apply and find out more information about the program at http://itec-edu.org/education-programs/aplication/

http://itec-edu.org/environmental-anthropology-and-ethnobotany/

Come learn in the rainforest, mangroves, and coastal landscapes of Panama.

22/04/2026

Summer Courses at Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (ITEC) for 2026.

ITEC is offering a variety of field courses this summer:

- Tropical Rainforest Ecology
- Environmental Anthropology and Ethnobotany Methods
- Coral Reef Ecology
- Neotropical Herpetology
- Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation
- Primate Ecology and Behavior
- Ecología de arrecifes coralinos

Summer Schedule for 2026:

- Session A: May 14th - June 10th
- Session B: June 15th - July 10th
- Session C: July 15th - August 9th

ITEC courses include lectures, field exercises, and individual research.

Visit www.itec-edu.org for more information.

21/04/2026

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Environmental Anthropology & Ethnobotany Methods (EAE S-26)

A 4-week immersive field course in Bocas del Toro, Panama.

June 15 - July 10, 2026
Bocas del Toro Biological Station

Learn by doing in one of the most biodiverse regiones in the world:
- Identify tropical plants
- Practice ethnographic field methods
- Conduct forest & mangrove inventories
- Explore medicinal plants & traditional knowledge
- Map cultural landscapes
- Learn herbarium techniques
- Design your own research project and present your work

This course blends science, culture, and conservation - perfect for students interested in ethnobotany, anthropology, ecology, and community-based research.

Tuition: $2,600 (+$100 lab fee, includes lodging & meals)
Up to 6 credits / Only 10 spots

Apply and find out more information about the program at http://itec-edu.org/education-programs/aplication/

http://itec-edu.org/environmental-anthropology-and-ethnobotany/

Come learn in the rainforest, mangroves, and coastal landscapes of Panama

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