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Andes to Amazon: Biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability in Peru

Program Directors: Ursula Valdez and Tim Billo

Dates: August 28 – September 20

Credits: 5 graded credits from BIOL 493 and ENVIR 496

Topics include

  • Natural history and research techniques for birds, mammals, and other vertebrates as well as invertebrates and plants
  • Ecology and conservation of Andean grasslands and cloud forest of Manu Biosphere Reserve
  • Ecology and conservation of Amazon rainforest in Manu National Park
  • Traditional agriculture and resource use by rural communities
  • Historical relationships of the Incas and the environment, and present-day tourism impact on Machupicchu ecosystems

For more information, come to the first information session on January 31, from 2:30-3:30PM at the PoE Commons (Wallace Hall), or check out the UW study abroad site page here.

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SAVE THE DATE!  Feb. 5 from 3:30-5pm at the Wallace Hall Commons will be the PoE Study Abroad Fair.  A few select programs will be available for you to learn about that will boost your academic career significantly.   The study abroad office will also be present to answer any questions about the logistics of studying abroad such as finances, immunizations and other concerns.   Questions?  Email Julie at poeadv@uw.edu.  See you there!

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Program Directors: Ursula Valdez and Tim Billo

Dates of instruction: August 28th-September 20th, 2013

The eastern slope of the Peruvian Andes ranges from altitudes of over 20,000 feet among rugged, glacier-clad peaks, to altitudes of under 500 feet in the hot, humid forests of the Amazon Basin, one of the most biologically diverse place on Earth. This region is also known for a diverse array of indigenous and modernized cultures, with an expanding population that threatens to alter the ecology and sheer beauty of this landscape forever. In this seminar, we will explore the fascinating diversity of organisms and ecosystems from the Andes to the Amazon of southeastern Peru, while studying the conservation challenges confronting this region. Through surveys of the biodiversity itself, and meetings with indigenous people, land-use managers, conservationists, and other stakeholders, we will analyze sustainable alternatives for the conservation of this world biodiversity hotspot.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2013

For detailed information click here!

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“Through field trips, lectures, and labs, everyone was able to get a really hands-on experience. For basically all of the labs, we went out on the dock and collected samples of the things we were learning about in class. That kind of relationship between the class and the field is something I have never experienced. Friday Harbor Labs is unique in that you are able to directly observe the things you are reading about.”
–Alex Ulmke, FHL Student Autumn

Come to the information session to learn more about UW’s Friday Harbor Laboratories this Thursday, January 17th from 4:00-5:30PM in the Fishery Sciences Building, rm 203.

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Students will receive 15 credits total. Credits will fulfill Honors Core requirements (Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies). Other credits may be applicable depending on individual research projects. (Alternative credit may be available to students outside of the Honors Program; this must be arranged in advance with your departmental advisers)

Classes Offered:  

Managing the Sea: Conserving Coasts and Oceans in Peril (5 credits), Honors 220 or Envir 496

This class will satisfy the Natural Science, Policy and Decision Making Perspective Requirement

Imagining the Sea: Exploring Literature, Film, and the Environment (5 credits), Honors 394 or Comp Lit 396

This class will satisfy the Human and Social Perspective Requirement

Independent Study and Research (2-5 credits), Honors 499 or SMEA 499/600

This class will need to be approved by an instructor and the category of the perspective must be approved by a PoE Adviser.  

Capstone Experience (2-5 credits), ENVIR 491

You will have to do ENVIR 490 in Spring 2013 for this class to count as well as receive Sean McDonald’s approval.  

For more information click here!


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Study abroad and complete research in China at Sichuan University! The exchange is for 2 quarters (fall/winter) or for 3 quarters (year-long). The program is open to students from a variety of academic levels and career goals. Must be at least a sophomore and have completed one year of Chinese language studies. 

Look at the official flyer for more details!

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Apply for a scholarship to study abroad in Denmark!

  • Summer scholarship: $2500
  • Academic year scholarship: $9000

Application deadline: January 15th, 2013 

Applications can be submitted on the website: www.be.washington.edu/scandesign/

Info Sessions will be held in Schmitz 459 at 12:00pm on these dates:

  • Friday Oct. 26th 
  • Friday Nov. 2nd 
  • Friday Nov. 16th 
  • Friday Jan. 11th 

Full Flyer here!

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Come visit the UW Study Abroad Fair 2012 to check out some of the upcoming programs and possible adventures!

October 17th @ Mary Gates Commons (MGH), 10:00AM – 2:00PM 

Also, make sure to look into the information sessions and events offered to students interested in study abroad scholarships. Global Opportunities will be hosting several events this autumn quarter, see the schedule below! Please feel free to email Sara Stubbs at goglobal@uw.edu or visit MGH171 (The Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity) for support with applications, feedback on personal statements, or to discuss funding options for study abroad.

Global Opportunities autumn quarter schedule:

Gilman Scholarship Info Session

9/27 from 4:30 – 5:30pm in MGH171 

GO! and Fritz Scholarships Info Sessions

10/9 from 3 – 4pm in MGH171

11/2 from 12 – 1pm in MGH171

  • For Pell Grant or Husky Promise-eligible students AND declared social science and humanities majors studying abroad in winter or spring 2013 – deadline November 8th
  •   goglobal.uw.edu
  • Check out a flyer

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Info Sessions

11/14 from 4 – 5pm in MGH171

1/15 from 2:30 – 3:30pm in MGH171


Study Abroad Meet & Greet

10/24 from 5 – 6pm in MGH171

  • GO! and Fritz Scholars just back from their studies abroad will be around to talk with other students about their experiences and answer questions.  All are welcome – delicious international snacks will be served and Wo’ Pop will be playing!
  • Check out the flyer

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Looking to change things up for autumn quarter? There are still spots available to spend the whole quarter at Friday Harbor Labs! Learn in the classroom and the field in small classes right at the water’s edge.  Marine Biology, Ichthyology, Ocean Circulation and two English courses will be offered this fall and there are still spaces.  The costs are the same as on main campus and the location is just amazing. Click the picture for more information.