Seafloor Organisms and Changing Ocean Conditions in Antarctic Resources

PolarTREC teacher Nell Herrmann writes a compelling article for Town and Gown, the local newspaper in her home town of State College, PA. Nell reports on her adventures with a team of scientists in Antarctica and the profound way in which her journey has influenced her both personally and professionally. Note: The online article starts on p. 50 of the

This 1 hour webinar presentation was conducted by Nell Herrmann and her team including Dr. Amsler and Dr. McClintock. The team presented from Palmer Station, Antarctica on seafloor organisms and the changing ocean conditions.

Learning more about the seismometers at Palmer Station, Antarctica.

PolarTREC teacher Nell Herrmann sharing her living arrangements on the ship heading to Antarctica.

PolarTREC teacher Nell Hermann shows us what she is packing for her expedition at Palmer Station.

Nell Herrmann's Flight Path from the US to Antarctica

Article describes PolarTREC Nell Herrmann's expedition to study seafloor organisms and ocean conditions at Palmer Station, Antarctica.

Listen in to this radio interview on National Public Radio's program, "All Things Considered" with PolarTREC teacher Nell Herrmann. Nell describes her excitement about traveling to Antarctica and her role in a study of Antarctic seafloor organisms and their response to changes in water acidification and temperature. Nell outlines her plans for sharing the research team's findings with her students

"It is so much more meaningful to students to have real world applications of science. It helps them make connections and broadens their understanding of science"

This article highlights Nell's upcoming PolarTREC field expedition to Antarctica as well as the many educational excursions she has undertaken around the world that have influenced her teaching and her life.

Article about PolarTREC teacher Nell Herrmann's expedition to Antarctica written by her former student. The article was published in The Lion's Digest, her school's newspaper in State College, Pennsylvania.