Activities & Services

Information Sharing and Dissemination

• developing mechanisms to share library holdings and scientific databases
• creating exhibitions and publishing brochures, pamphlets, and booklets highlighting resources in tropical biology
• using electronic opportunities (websites, databases, home pages, public exhibits) to publicize the rich resources of CETroB

Research Collaboration

• encouraging collaborative research projects and funding proposals among institutions
• assisting the museums and botanical gardens in developing joint research projects with the universities that would have an education component linked to outreach efforts

Education, Training and Service

• developing joint training programs and opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students and interns
• identifying funding opportunities to support more foreign students at CETroB institutions
• developing training collaborations with other local, national, and international organizations

Advocacy and Community Outreach

• organizing a major conference on tropical biology that includes both public and scientific sessions
• developing an annual symposium to highlight research and community outreach projects of each CETroB organization
• initiating joint funding proposals which include research, training, and community outreach components