The Himalayan Study Abroad Program recognizes the value of study abroad in a variety of forms to give students the maximum benefit, which includes engaging students in hands-on projects such as the setting up of the  ecological monitoring lab, as well  as exposing them to sustainable development activities during the hill tour.   

In addition, the Seminar Abroad component of this study abroad program presents our undergraduates  with an opportunity to share their Fall Semester classroom research work with the local student group in Nepal.  In an informal interactive session, students from two cultures  will spend one  afternoon sharing their research work and co-learning from each other.   

 

DECEMBER 2017

 

Long-term Danda Ecological Monitoring Program (DEMP) Protocols: Water Quality, Air Quality, Weather, River Stage, & Biodiversity
Corinne Fox, Clara Burgeles, Katelynne Cepener, Thomas Farnham, and Nick Slade with  mentors Dr. Alok K. Bohara, Dr. Mark Stone, and Michael Benjamin Goodwin 
Sustainable Development Action Lab, Nepal Study Center
Department of Economics,  University of New Mexico 

 

The Impact of Education on Williness to Pay for a Clean Water 
Michael Prossnitz, Katelynne Capener, and Sinja Fullilove 
Sustainable Development Action Lab, Nepal Study Center
Department of Economics,  University of New Mexico

 

Household Waste Management Effects on Health and Behavior: A Case Study of  Siddharthanagar

Jesus E. Vazquez with faculty mentor Dr. Alok K. Bohara 

Sustainable Development Action Lab, Nepal Study Center
Department of Economics,  University of New Mexico  

 

Air Quality Control and Health in Urban City of Siddharthanagar: A Quantitative Study 
Aaron Montano with faculty mentor Dr. Alok K. Bohara

Sustainable Development Action Lab, Nepal Study Center

Department of Economics,  University of New Mexico

 

Prevalence of Diabetes and Awareness Challenges at Community Level

Himal Panthi, Aaryan Neupane, Sanjana Prajapati, and Smita Shah

Universal College of Medical Sciences

 

Introduction to Plant and Wildlife Habitat Along the Danda River

Sameera Thapa Magar and  Achal G.C.  with mentors Prakash Rayamajhi and Youbraj Neupane 
Yasodhara Eco-club student members 
Pratiman-Neema Memorial Health Institute, Siddharthanagar,  Nepal 

 

Vermicompost  and its Significance in Biodegradable Waste Management

Prakash Rayamajhi

Lumbini Center for Sustainability (PNMF), Siddharthanagar, Nepal