Field Biology in the Upper Midwest

4

Credit hours

2

Weeks

High

Physical activity level


Study away to Wisconsin and surrounding areas in an ecological field to study animals. You'll gain hands-on experience while camping, perform field research, and attend a scientific conference.

After this program, you'll be able to take new skills home including camping experience, field collections, laboratory dissections, parasite identifications, and basic ecological methodologies.

Where You'll Go

  • Wisconsin Dells
  • Stevens Point, WI
  • Rudolph, WI
  • George W. Mead Wildlife Area, WI
  • Annual Midwestern Conference of Parasitologists

  • Program Overview

  • Courses

Date June 15th - June 28th
Application due Closed
Cost

$500

Cost includes the following:

  • $150 for conference attendance.
  • $100 for camp site.
  • $250 for transport/meals.
Eligibility requirements Completion of BIOL 2108 with at least a C and Instructor approval to attend the trip.
Housing Dorm, Campground, (potentially hotel as well).

Students' Favorite Moments

"The part of this trip that stands out the most is how beautiful the scenery on Wisconsin was and how much of the wilderness we experienced from field work to sleeping in a tent with friends...“This trip is a grand experience of the Midwest, from walking through nature to exploring downtown cities...

...The people we met were most enjoyable to talk to and had a plethora of knowledge that helped us understand the small niches of Wisconsin and how beautiful that place can be...

...One thing I couldn’t have learned in a classroom that I learned on this trip is how to encourage and work through problems that occur when out in nature with a group of people and not by yourself."

- Mason Siniard, Summer 2026

"Working with Dr. Orlofske and Craig in Wisconsin was a great experience. We were able to learn more about the minnow species in Wisconsin and discover the many parasites that inhabit the fish.”"

- Anonymous, Summer 2026

"Being able to get experience in the field to better help me with my career. I enjoyed having the opportunity to work with other biologists and other students."

- Anonymous, Summer 2026

"The trip out in the field and the parasitology conference was an extremely enjoyable experience. This included free time, camping, field work, and socialization at the conference. The process of in the field to transitioning to the lab work on a day to day basis. Including the information needed around the process. The field work was very enjoyable and challenging. The lab work involved plenty of hands on work and commitment."

- Anonymous, Summer 2026

"Applying real-life skills and integrating them within the class and course content."

- Caley Chun, Summer 2026

"The meaningful friendships formed along the trip."

- Vinny Disammartino, Summer 2026



Embark on an adventure, explore the outdoors, and earn academic credit in the Upper Midwest.

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