Elizabeth Tokarz

Elizabeth Tokarz

Elizabeth Tokarz attends Yale University and originally hails from the Chicago suburbs. This summer, she will be on Panama’s Barro Colorado Island investigating “consequences of natural enemies for the chemical composition of a tropical forest” with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Follow Elizabeth’s investigations!

It's the most-studied tropical forest in the world. Here's why and how you can get involved.
Monday, 28 July 2014 00:00

Meeting the Neighbours in Panama

Living in a jungle for the summer means being exposed to wildlife--both big and small.
Thursday, 10 July 2014 00:00

10 Key Spanish Phrases for Working Abroad

The basics of interning overseas in a foreign language.
Friday, 18 July 2014 00:00

Waking Sleeping Giants

Elizabeth wonders how her research is affecting the community that she is trying to support.
Wednesday, 25 June 2014 00:00

On the Road to a Summer Abroad

Elizabeth travels on the Avenida Domingo Diaz, under the Transistimica, through the Supermercado Rey and all the way to Gamboa.
Wednesday, 18 June 2014 00:00

Studying Insects in Panama

Think that immunizations are a tough trip preparation process? Try memorizing insects.
Friday, 06 June 2014 00:00

Field Kit for Research in Panama

Elizabeth gathers vital supplies for her tropical work placement.
Friday, 23 May 2014 00:00

Working in a Rainforest Abroad

If you don’t apply, they’ll pick some other guy.
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