Ecology & Environmental Science at Berkeley

An interdisciplinary examination of environmental science, ecology, and sustainability from the local to the global scale that integrates natural and social sciences.

Ecology & Environmental Science program for teens in Berkeley

Program Highlights

Learn how complex environmental issues are defined through natural and social scientific research, including quantitative and qualitative methods.

Explore how environmental issues are addressed, from the local to the global level, through environmental policies and management practices.

Analyze the complex interplay between climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, agriculture, and their impacts on human physical and mental health.

Through case studies and field trips, investigate how local Bay Area ecosystems and communities are adapting through practical strategies and resilience initiatives.

Residential Tuition :
$5,998

Commuter Tuition:
$3,298

Session 2:
June 22, 2025 July 4, 2025

Session 4:
July 6, 2025 July 18, 2025

Session 6:
July 20, 2025 August 1, 2025

Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Testimonials

"Summer Springboard expertly combines the worlds of academia and summer fun."

Taylor R.
"I made friends, I learned a lot of things and I’m happy that I chose this program. I finally feel like I can be independent and in charge of my future. All the staff were warm and welcoming. I’m very grateful I can come out this program with memories to cherish."

Isabella M.
"I loved taking water quality samples and looking at it under a microscope. I learned so much and really like the hands on learning rather than just the lectures..."

Emmy L.

Course Overview

The Ecology & Environmental Science course brings together diverse knowledge and methodologies from both natural and social sciences to understand and address complex environmental challenges. Recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues, the curriculum incorporates biology, chemistry, physics, and ecology, alongside policy studies, economics, psychology, and communication. This comprehensive approach fosters a deeper understanding of humanity’s impact on the environment and empowers students to explore a wide range of potential career paths aimed at mitigating that impact. By examining the the interconnections between climate change, terrestrial and marine ecosystems, pollution, agriculture, human physical and mental health, and environmental justice, students will engage in a holistic course that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. This theoretical and applied learning experience is further enriched by case studies and field trips to local habitat restoration sites and botanical gardens.

Meet your instructor

Anaïs Voski

Ecology & Environmental Science Stanford University

Anaïs Voski is a PhD candidate in Environment & Resources (E-IPER) at Stanford University. She holds a MSc in Environmental Sciences from the Central European University and a Master of Philosophy in International Studies from the University of Cambridge.

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Hands-On Learning

Students will meet with experts from a local nonprofit working to protect and restore the San Francisco Bay wetlands. Students will also visit the historic UC Botanical Garden for a hands-on experience to better understand conservation, local biodiversity, and the impacts of climate change.