Adele Colwell

On Thursday we journeyed to Lagoa Pequena in Sesimbra which is a natural reserve and part of a complex of lagoons that houses 250 bird species throughout the year. Here... keep reading

On Tuesday morning, we loaded on a bus and drove to Montijo, Portugal for a beach cleanup! Even though it was chilly and a little rainy, we tried to pick... keep reading

Today’s journey began with an early start, getting on the bus at 8:45 and heading off to the aquarium in Cabeção. The bus ride was filled with beautiful countryside scenery... keep reading

Today we started our morning with a class on river ecosystems and the mountains in Portugal. We learned about the difference between ecosystem services and functions and watched a documentary... keep reading

The Session one Aquatic Ecosystem and Sustainability cohort has arrived in Portugal! After arriving in Lisbon, the group traveled to Setúbal, our new home base for the coming weeks. After... keep reading

Last week we had the pleasure of visiting a farm here in Monteverde. Hermida, a local woman who has spent her life farming all sorts of products from coffee to... keep reading

This weekend Women in STEM enjoyed a fun-filled and educational weekend. It was wonderful to watch the students gradually become more at home, not just here in Monteverde, but with... keep reading

Women in STEM had a blast touring the Monteverde campus and learning about the sustainable practices here on site. The CIEE Monteverde campus has inspiring technologies and systems in place... keep reading