I.C.E.
About the Founder
David Adams founded the Institute for Cultural Ecology in 1999. The mission of the Institute is to promote responsible travel and research in the fields of ecology and social services. Dr. Adams first arranged internships for his students in the running of academic field studies for top universities including U.C. Santa Barbara and San Francisco State University. His connections to leading researchers and organizations in six countries led to the current offerings posted on this website. Many of the contacts were established by him personally. David is a cultural anthropologist who completed his doctoral studies at the University of Hawaii and holds Masters degrees in anthropology and religion from the same institution. He completed his undergraduate studies at Lewis and Clark College in philosophy. His research interests include the relationship between religion and ecology, environmental ethics, and wilderness preservation. David works one on one with his prospective interns and provides personalized service and answers to incoming questions. His years of experience in working with students abroad allows him to custom place interns into fields that will help them both grow as individuals and benefit the host organization. He is the author of two books: Season of the Loon and Samsara: both are available on Amazon.com and explore the relationships between cultures and the natural environment.