Application deadline Extended
Apply by: January 17, 2025 (application is now closed)
Enhancing Academic Linkages and Research Capacity between U.S. and Suriname
Monitoring and Mapping of Tropical Forest Disturbance Field Workshop
17 – 28 February 2025
Take the opportunity to learn, research, and contribute to solving critical environmental challenges by participating in a three-day field-workshop in the Afobaka area, Suriname, South America.
Join Michigan Technological University’s College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) and Anton de Kom University’s Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname (CELOS) for three (3) consecutive immersive workshops on Forest Field Research Methods including:
- Online pre-workshop (introducing key concepts via lectures and brief on research ethics),
- In-person 3-day field workshop (fieldwork, data collection, analysis, research ethics) and
- Follow-up online workshop (scientific writing, potential publishing, and presenting research results).
This hands-on program offers students the unique opportunity to gain 
practical skills in tropical forestry, GIS mapping, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable resource management while working alongside international experts. Participants will engage in field research in Suriname’s rich tropical forests, learn cutting-edge techniques, and develop valuable professional connections that can enhance their academic and career opportunities.
This program is designed for students who are passionate about:
- Tropical Forestry
- GIS Mapping and Remote Sensing
Biodiversity Conservation- Wood Science
- Sustainable Natural Resource Management
This workshop is made possible through the support from the United States Embassy in Suriname. We are grateful for their commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the community and enhancing the academic linkages between U.S. and Suriname.
For more information on the course and the application process please follow the link:
https://celos.sr/forest-management/cfr/education-and-outreach/
and
https://www.mtu.edu/forest/suriname/