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Subject: Urals Ecology Research Camps--Summer 1999
ECOLOGIA TRUST 1999 SUMMER SCHOOL in RUSSIA
WEB SITE: http://www.rmplc.co.uk/eduweb/sites/ecoliza
ECOLOGY and PALEONTOLOGY FIELD RESEARCH Camps, Urals, Russia
...for American and European Students in Russia
(open to undergraduate AND post graduate students)
sponsored and organised since 1990 by:
Ecologia Trust, Scotland
Centre for Human Ecology, Edinburgh, Scotland
Urals Institute of Plant & Animal Ecology, Academy of Science,
Ekaterinburg, Russia
Dates for all camps:
10 July - 3 August 1999 Cost: $1600 all inclusive**
4-7 August optional extra 4 days in St Petersburg, add $250
1. ECOLOGY FIELD RESEARCH CAMP - Mammals, Botany, Amphibians, Fish
Students from European and American Universities studying Ecology, Zoology,
Botany, Biology, take part in the field research projects of Russian Senior
Research Scientists from the Urals Institute of Ecology of Plants &
Animals. They live with the scientists and students from Urals University
in a camp on a lake in a beautiful, remote area of the South Taiga Forest,
mid-Urals, equipped with a field laboratory. A great opportunity to work
with professionals plus lectures and extensive practical teaching. Students
are encouraged to work on their own research projects.
1) Animal Ecology:
Population Ecology of Mammals: Dr Fedor Kryazhimsky.
Fish and Water Pollution: Dr Alexander Lugaskov.
Amphibians-urban ecology: Dr Vladimir Vershinin.
2) Ecology of Plants: Geobotany and Lichenology - Dr Margarita Magomedova
2. ARCHAEOLOGY & PALEONTOLOGY EXCAVATION in the URALS, RUSSIA **Cost: $1600
A unique opportunity for Archaeology and Paleontology students to join
excavations in the Mid Urals. During this 3-week long camp they will be
under the supervision of Dr Alexander Borodin, Senior Research Scientist,
Dept. of Paleontology, Urals Institute of Ecology, Russian Academy of
Science,Ekaterinburg, Russia.
Each year a small group of students join Dr Borodin and other Paleontology
and Archaeology research scientists to enjoy a unique experience of working
in the field in a remote part of the mid-Urals in Russia. They live in a
remotely situated camp working closely with the scientists and their teams
on an ongoing cave excavation. The scientists also offer lectures and an
extensive practical teaching programme. Students will visit Ekaterinburg
and Moscow, with an optional extra 4 days in St Petersburg with other
British Ecology students. Maximum 10 students.
** All Prices include: Return Airfare from London to Moscow, internal
travel in Russia, visits to Moscow & Ekaterinburg, Tuition, Accommodation
and Food. Travel Insurance, Visas & Museum entrance extra. Students who
fly direct from USA to Russia may deduct $350.
<<<<<< Apply SOON as many funding deadlines close in March >>>>>>
To Apply Contact Ecologia Trust, Scotland
Ecologia Trust
The Park, Forres
Moray IV36 3TZ Scotland
tel/Fax: +44-(0)1309-690995
Reply To: [email protected]
Web Site: http:/www.rmplc.co.uk/eduweb/sites/ecoliza
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Ecologia Trust is a Scottish Charity reg.no SC023976 working with Russian
NGOs in youth, ecology and education since 1988
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