Biology Schedule

At this time, the Biology Summer Institute is undergoing a transition and dates for Summer 2025 have not been confirmed.

Please check back in February/March for an update.

The Institute will run from 8AM – 5PM, Monday through Friday at UCF with an Econ River field trip on Wednesday and an overnight coastal field trip on Thursday. Below is the 2023 schedule – check back in the coming weeks for the updated 2024 schedule!

Day Activity
Monday Orientation, Overview of Florida’s Ecosystem Diversity, Guided Hike, and Group Project Preparation
Tuesday UCF Arboretum Data Collection, Lab Tours
Wednesday Morning Field Trip – Econ Forest Hike, CeeLab Visit, Data Analysis & Poster Creation with Field Instructors
Thursday All Day Field Trip – Brevard Zoo, Marine Turtle Research Education and Overnight Stay
Friday Turtle Nest Evaluation, Poster Wrap-up, Group Presentations