Organization for Tropical Studies
The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is a non-profit international consortium of over 60 universities and research institutes from throughout the United States, Latin America, South Africa and Australia, whose aim is to strengthen education, research and rational use of natural resources in the tropics.
In the early 1960's, scientists from U.S. universities forged working relationships with colleagues at the Universidad de Costa Rica in the interest of strengthening education and research in tropical biology.
Intense interest both in the U.S. and Costa Rica led to the founding of OTS in 1963. OTS was founded to provide leadership in education, research and the responsible use of natural resources in the tropics.
To address this mission, OTS conducts graduate and undergraduate education, facilitates research, participates in tropical forest conservation, maintains three biological stations in Costa Rica and conducts environmental education programs.
African Ecology and Conservation -Hamakuya Homestay
What is OTS (Organization for Tropical Studies)
On the Trail of Science Episode 3
On the Trail of Science Episode 2
On the Trail of Science: Tracks and Trajectories
Legacy Data Initiative: Unlocking the Past, Protecting the Future
Adrian Lee Spring 2023 Interview
Alana Herr Spring 2023 Interview
Julianne Saunders AEC Spring 2023 Interview
Max Link Spring 2023 Interview
Michelle Garrison Spring 2023 Interview
Olivia Knapp AEC Spring 2023 Interview
Sophia Kruilla Spring 2023 Interview
Gwen Klein AEC Spring 2023 Interview
Capstone Spring 2025 presentations
OTS African Ecology and Conservation Course Spring 2025 Live from the field event
OTS African Ecology and Conservation (AEC) Course Spring 2025 Live from the field event
Faculty-led Academic Groups - Organization for Tropical Studies
Reseña Jardín Botánico Wilson - OET
Water Bears in Costa Rica
Proyecto Reconectando con plantas de uso tradicional
Serpientes - Curso Ecología Tropical y Conservación OET 2023
Aviturismo - Curso Ecología Tropical y Conservación OET 2023
Abejas y ciencia - Curso Ecología Tropical y Conservación OET 2023
Insectos - Curso Ecología Tropical y Conservación OET 2023
Trop Talk - Tropical Biology in Costa Rica Summer 2017
OTS Trop Talk_ Tropical Diseases, Environmental Change & Human Health in Costa Rica
African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa Pre-Departure Orientation - Spring 2018