Washington University, the Missouri Botanical Gardens, the St. Louis Zoo, and other St. Louis institutions offer a variety of research opportunities to undergraduate students that allow students to study and conserve biodiversity, regionally and around the world.
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Research courses
Learn about biological diversity and conservation in the classroom, field, and laboratory. WashU offers courses that allow students to conduct hands-on research alongside Principal Investigators in the Anthropology Biology and departments.
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Abroad Opportunities
Attend lectures, speeches, research symposiums, educational seminars, and other events that educate and engage the public in biodiversity issues.
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Internships
Many internship programs in the St. Louis area offer undergraduates the opportunity to conduct field and laboratory research themselves. The Living Earth Collaborative funds some such opportunities.