The International Polar Year (IPY), which begins in March 2007 and continues until 2009, is a program of international research and education focused on the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

Live from IPY! celebrates the International Polar Year by transporting the public to remote polar locations through live from the field calls and Internet presentations. Live from IPY! utilizes an Internet platform that supports real-time online presentations, audio, and chat functions to allow for interaction with teachers and researchers during their PolarTREC expeditions. Anyone can register for these events and participation is free! Each live event is also archived for downloading and viewing.

Event Information

22 May 2008 - Join PolarTREC teacher Katie Pena and the research team aboard N.B. Palmer, to learn more about their work in the Drake Passage. Event starts at 8:15AM Alaska Daylight Time [6:15AM HDT, 9:15AM PDT, 10:15AM MDT, 11:15AM CDT, 12:15PM EDT].

18 June 2008 - Join us in a Live from IPY event to celebrate the International Polar Year! This is a special live event focusing Land and Life. Researchers from around the world will present on polar issues. Check back soon for event times and to register!

10 July 2008 - Join PolarTREC teacher Elizabeth Eubanks and the research team in Barrow, Alaska. Learn more about their work in the Arctic tundra. Event starts at 7:00AM Alaska Daylight Time [5:00AM HDT, 8:00AM PDT, 9:00AM MDT, 10:00AM CDT, 11:00AM EDT].

For more information and to register for these events, click on "Register Here".