Participants contribute to an ongoing study of plant and animal populations, while developing expertise in the theory and experimental and analytical techniques necessary for a deep biological understanding of a natural place. The project take almost any shape, but must contain a substantial written component. This is the capstone experience in the environmental studies major. The student engages in the in-depth study of some environmental issue under the guidance of a faculty member in he environmental studies program. The project may involve extensive library research, an experiment, fieldwork, or other work appropriate to the student's interests and background.
All projects result in an academic paper that is evaluated by the faculty mentor.
See College Honors Program.