Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates: India

Gain insight into the ecosystems of the Western Ghats, conservation, the scientific method, Indian cultures, rural lives and livelihoods, and community development. Participate in introductory lectures with invited speakers and ATREE faculty at the main headquarters in Bangalore.

Rapid economic growth and urbanization have put significant pressure on the country’s diverse ecosystems. These environmental concerns present a wide range of sustainable development issues which are addressed by the SEE-U program. Embark on a journey to explore India’s ecology in the Western Ghats. India is globally recognized as a mega-diverse country, containing 70% of the world’s biodiversity. India is home to 3 of the world’s 34 global biodiversity hotspots – unique, biologically rich areas facing serious conservation threats. According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), India accounts for over seven percent of the world’s recorded species, containing thousands of animals and nearly half the world’s aquatic life.

The SEE-U program provides you with the opportunity to participate in a combination of lectures and labs, while conducting environmental fieldwork in unique natural settings around the world. The Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U) program offers undergraduate students of all majors with a global understanding of ecology and environmental sustainability.

1. Earn 6 Undergraduate Credits in just 5 weeks. No prerequisites required to enroll.
2. Live and study in India through fieldwork, in-class study, and lab work.
3. Fellowship funding is available through EICES.
4. Understand concepts from several fields including biology, sustainable development, and marine sciences.

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