Office of Science Engagement
Office of Science Engagement
Short-Term Science Programs Abroad
Short-Term Programs Abroad
Spend a summer or winter/spring break abroadAnatomy in Italy - BIOL 475N
Study the evolution of anatomy in Renaissance Italy Learn more about BIOL 475N
Basic Aspects of Superconductivity - PHYS 499
Study superconductivity under a Nobel Laureate in Shanghai, China Learn more about PHYS 499
Biology of Eco-Health - BIOL 498A
Study the regional ecology and human-environment interaction along the Serengeti plains Learn more about BIOL 498A
Cell Development & Cancer Biology - BIOL 416
Spend three weeks over the summer studying cancer biology with local students in China
Coastal Biology - BIOL 482
Research coral reefs with this spring semester course that travels to Curacao over spring break
Renewable Energy – PHYS 299
Learn how Costa Rica is a world leader in the use of renewable energy technologies
Tropical Field Ecology - BIOL 499A
Gain valuable research experience while studying the ecology of Costa Rica during winter break Learn more about BIOL 499A
Some students find a short term program is the best way to go abroad:
1. Science Courses Abroad –
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- Earn three credits in science while abroad for 1-3 weeks
- Taught when regular classes are not in session, to avoid “losing” a semester.
- Focused on experiential learning, whether through field study or lab research in a cross-cultural context.
- All led by faculty members from the Penn State College of Science
Explore science courses abroad using the navigation menu on the left
2. Summer or embedded programs
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- Length varies from one to twelve weeks
- Students can often earn general education credit or credit towards a minor
- Search for summer (term=summer) or embedded (show=outgoing embedded) opportunities on the Education Abroad website.




General Questions
814-865-5000
224 Ritenour Building
University Park, PA 16802
Education Abroad
Nimisha Thakur
814-863-9066
nxt5031@psu.edu
Undergraduate Research
Dr. Tomalei Vess
814-865-5000
tjv4@psu.edu
Professional Development
Dr. Ann Marie Daniel
814-865-9922
amd9@psu.edu