Namibia

Fall 2017

Wildlife Aerial Observatory The mission of the fall semester Namibia Wildlife Aerial Observatory (WAO) study abroad program is to assist the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and private landownders of Namibia with the protection of their endangered wildlife. The strategy to accomplish the mission is through research and field deployment of experimental state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicle networks. Program participants will be trained to fly unmanned aerial vehicles at NC State prior to the study abroad semester. During the semester abroad students will work individually and in teams with local citizens in Namibia on research projects that protect wildlife through the use of these unmanned aerial systems.

Program Dates

Courses

Sept 3 - Nov 12, 2017 (on-site)

MAE 496: Research in Wildlife Engineering (6 credits)

On-campus spring and fall lectures & trainings will be held before departure

Cost

FW 495: Wildlife Monitoring Technology (6 credits) Fulfills GEP Requirements

$9,950 (Tentative) Cost includes: non-refundable application charge, tuition, accommodations, meals, health insurance, in-country excursions, and support from local guides.

Program is open to all majors, but applicants should have junior level or above standing, or be graduate students at NC State.

Not Included: Airfare, textbooks, supplies, and personal travel expenses.

Apply Now

studyabroad.ncsu.edu Rolling admissions through February 1 Scholarships: apply by February 1

Contact

The University reserves the right to alter the program format and/or costs in case of conditions beyond its control. See Study Abroad Office policies.

Dr. Larry Silverberg [email protected] Mechanical & Aerospace Dr. Werner Dorgeloh [email protected]