UCSC Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program – 2015 to 2025

The first-year consisted of:

An eight-week, paid, intensive summer course integrating conservation design, leadership, and research experiences while traveling with a close group of peers and mentors across UC Campuses and Natural Reserves. Scholars led their own original research in small groups and interacted with a diversity of conservation leaders.

The second-year consisted of:

An eight-week, paid, intensive summer internship with a conservation organization or agency. Past Internship partners have spanned conservation NGOs, government agencies and research labs across the country.

A Scholars for Life approach consisted of:

Continued academic year mentoring, and a culminating professional workshop in California to strengthen enduring relationships to provide post-graduation support that carries forward through today.