The Department of Biological Sciences

Affiliations

Students at Cedar Crest College enhance their academic experience through internships and participation in other off-campus programs. Three affiliations deserve special attention.

	Cedar Crest College is affiliated with the School for Field Studies. Students can spend up to a semester conducting research on environmental and conservation-related issues. Field sites include Turks & Caicos Islands, Baja, Kenya, Australia and Costa Rica. To learn more, visit the SFS Home Page and the home page of the Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Program.
	The Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is located about 45 minutes from Cedar Crest. The Department of Biological Sciences offers courses on-site. In addition, students carry out research in associated field sites.
	The Da Vinci Science Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is "to advance inquiry-based learning in science and technology for children in Leonardo Da Vinci’s image – thereby promoting academic excellence in these crucial disciplines." It is located on the campus of Cedar Crest College.