Field Research at the UCSC Reserves

Nature of Research/Program Description: 

Assist with field projects on the UCSC reserves in collaboration with faculty and staff on a wide range of topics. There is the opportunity to do independent projects and/or senior theses.  Please contact the Administrative Director for current research opportunities.

Campus Natural Reserve (CNR)

Fort Ord Reserve

Younger Lagoon Reserve

Keywords: internship; senior thesis; field research; natural history; interpretation; flora; fauna; California; field ecology; conservation

Contact: Gage Dayton

Location: 
On-campus
Off-campus
Location Details: 
Dependent on position.
Targeted Students: 
Motivated students eager to engage in hands-on-experiential learning and field research.
Program Time Period: 
Summer
All Year
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Fall Quarter
Compensation: 
Academic Credit
Paid
Stipend
Volunteer
Details: 
Occasional paid opportunities
Application Deadline: 
Contact the program for more information.
Year Began: 
1965
Contact: 
Gage Dayton
Contact Title: 
UCSC Reserves Administrative Director
Contact Email: 
ghdayton@ucsc.edu
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