Water, Mosquitoes & Community Education: A Research Experience in Ecuador
The high prevalence of tropical diseases in developing countries is a consequence of a large number of issues that come together to create a favorable environment for the spread of disease. A key element in improving the health of a population is the improvement of living conditions and information about prevention at the community level.
Participants will visit rural communities on the Coastal Region of Ecuador to examine first-hand the issues that hinder community socio-economic development and their consequences relative to the incidence and prevalence of disease. In addition, students will focus on water and water management, the presence of mosquito breeding habitats, and community education in regard to water and mosquitoes.
Participants will also examine the role that traditional healers play as health care providers and their interactions with the "western" medical establishment.
For more detailed information visit the TDI's Water, Mosquitos and Community Education research program homepage.
Program length
June 13 – July 12, 2009
Eligibility and Enrollment
This program is open to undergraduate, graduate and medical students from all higher education institutions in the United States and abroad.
The nature of the program makes it appropriate for students interested in health and medicine, the environment, international development, biology, engineering, political science, sociology, anthropology, and others.
Enrollment is limited to 16 participants and admittance into the program is at the discretion of TDI.
Application deadline
April 15, 2009
Accommodation & meals
Students will stay in shared rooms in hotels and hostels. Meals will be taken at restaurants and in the community. All in-country meals are included in the program fee.
Courses and credits
Bios 492x Topics in Zoology 1-6 credits
Bios 493x Undergraduate Research 1-3 cr
Bios 494H Undergraduate Research 1-4 cr
Bios 682x Advanced Topics 1-4 cr
Bios 695x Masters Research & Thesis 1-15 cr
Bios 895x Research & Dissertation 1-15 cr
INST 595x Internship 1-15 cr
INST 690x Independent Study 1-5 cr
VICO 694x Masters Project 1-15 cr
STDY ECUD Study in Ecuador 0 cr
Costs: billed by Ohio University
Tuition 5 OHIO credits*
Program fee** $1100 - $2000***
Administrative fee $150
*this is the minimum number of credits that can be taken. Your tuition cost will reflect the number of credits you take.
**a non-credit fee is also available. Contact program director for more information.
***program fee covers all of participant's in-country expenses (food, lodgings, transportation, logistics), health insurance.
Out of pocket expenses****
Passport & photos $115
Round trip airfare $700
Vaccinations $50 - $100
Supplies $50
Incidentals $100 - $200
****Estimates only. Actual costs may vary.
Contact:
Dr Joan Cunningham
Biological Sciences dept
060 Irvine Hall
740-593-9482
Dr William Romoser
Biomedical Sciences dept
338 Irvine Hall
740-593-2372
