Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment M-G CAFE Faculty-Directed Programs

Faculty & Location 

• Lou Hirsch
• San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico, North America

Academic Credit 

• NRE 390: NRE 390: Advanced Scuba Certification and Coral Reef Ecology

Program Highlights

• Undertake 18-21 scuba dives and earn numerous diving certifications during this course.
• Demonstrate mastery of knowledge development and scuba diving skills necessary to observe and investigate coral reef ecosystems.
• Evaluate the health of coral reefs and associated ecosystems and provide biotic survey data that will inform ecosystem management.

Faculty & Location 

• Tim Woods
• United Kingdom, Europe

Academic Credit 

• AEC 300: Topics in Agricultural Economics

Program Highlights

• Explore the community and cultural impacts of the food system from innovation, marking, policy and infrastructure.
• Discuss topics of sustainability, business, nutrition, and beyond in England, a land known for its rich history around food and agriculture.
• Meet with farmers, government leaders, and those in the food industry and see the diverse locations from London to the countryside.

Faculty & Location 

• Fernanda Camargo
• Australia, Oceania

Academic Credit 

• EQM 396: Equine Science and Management Study Tour

Program Highlights

• Check the UK EA program page below for the most up to date program information

Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Amy Kostelic, Dr. Nichole Huff, Emily DeWitt, and Dr. Hartley Feld
• Athens and Ikaria, Greece, Europe

Academic Credit 

• AFE/DHN 300: Keys to Well-Being in Greece

Program Highlights

• Experience first-hand how lifestyle and location (nature walks, cooking lessons/demonstrations, relaxation, spirituality) contribute to balance and longevity
• Learn from the island's oldest and most self-sufficient people through observation, discussion, and community service projects
• Take part in a traditional island festival and sense the island's dedication to community

Faculty & Location 

• Scarlett Wesley
• Florence, Italy, Europe

Academic Credit 

• MAT 480: Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles Study Tour

Program Highlights

• Examine fashion elements in an international setting, including the nature of major department stores, specialty stores, museums and special event.
• Understand the interrelationships of design, merchandising, textiles and promotion through a different cultural lens.
• Observe and practice the essential elements of professional behavior, dress and interactions in the fashion industry.

Faculty & Location 

• Sybil Gotsch and John Lhotka
• Costa Rica, Central America

Academic Credit 

• NRE 320: Natural and Environmental Analysis

Program Highlights

• Discover important topics in tropical ecology through guided explorations of various ecosystems, including lowland rainforest, montane cloud forest, montane oak forest, and tropical dry forest.
• Study biodiversity and conservation efforts in national parks and reserves, all while working on your Costa Rica wildlife lifetime list. Monkeys, sloths, and sea turtles are just the beginning!
• Learn about cutting-edge practices underway in the fields of energy policy and sustainable agriculture, and contrast those to the environmental impacts of industrial-scale agriculture in the tropics.

Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Harmonie Bettenhausen and Dr. Czarena Crofcheck
• Brussels and Ghent, Belgium, Europe

Academic Credit 

• AEN 341: Brewing Science and Technology

Program Highlights

• Check the UK EA program page below for the most up to date program information

Faculty & Location 

• Dr. Liz Combs
• Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, Europe

Academic Credit 

• DHN 300: Dietetics and Human Nutrition Study Tour

Program Highlights

• Check the UK EA program page below for the most up to date program information

Faculty & Location 

• Jason Swanson and Deborah Chung
• Jeju Island, South Korea, Asia

Academic Credit 

• HMT 486: Hospitality and Tourism Study Tour or
• JOU 497: Special Topics in Journalism

Program Highlights

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Faculty & Location 

• Sally Foster and Ilka Balk
• Edinburgh, Scotland, Europe

Academic Credit 

• HON 334: Know Your Why: How Reflection and Awareness Drive Purpose
• HON 352: Honors Education Abroad
• APE 396: Travel Experience in Agriculture, Food and Environment

Program Highlights

• Explore the historical, economic, and social facets of the distilling industry.
• Gain firsthand experience through a unique internship opportunity customized to your career goals.
• Compare the Scotch industries of Scotland with those in Kentucky, particularly with the Bourbon industry.