Jillian Worssam
About
Expeditions:
Bering Ecosystem Study 08
Occupation:
Teacher
Organization:
Project New Start: An Alternative School
Jillian Worssam grew up in suburban Connecticut but considers herself a child of America. Ms. Worssam has traveled to every state, and it was through this exploration that she fell in love with nature and became fascinated with the diversity of all living systems. After attending an alternative outdoor educational school in Vermont, she moved to Montana where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Forestry. This newfound knowledge prompted her to become a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines, which in turn showed her the power of education. Upon returning to the United States, Ms. Worssam became a professional educator and earned her Master’s Degree in Bilingual/Multicultural Education. Ms. Worssam has now taught in Arizona and internationally for over 14 years, and today teaches all curricular subjects to at-risk middle school students for the Flagstaff Unified School District. Thanks to support from NOAA, Ms. Worssam is participating both as a PolarTREC teacher and as a NOAA Teacher at Sea in this expedition.
Jillian Worssam's Content
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October 7, 2008 October 7, 2008 Sediment trap, Flagstaff style! |
Read Full Journal | 20 October 2008 | |
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October 1, 2008 Pond Science |
Read Full Journal | 5 October 2008 | |
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September 6, 2008 An ending and a beginning! |
Read Full Journal | 7 September 2008 | |
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July 30, 2008 The Last Day at Sea |
Read Full Journal | 30 July 2008 | |
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July 29, 2008 Nothing is ever really over! |
Read Full Journal | 29 July 2008 | |
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July 28, 2008 Meet the Crew Monday (Fourth Edition) |
Read Full Journal | 28 July 2008 | |
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July 27, 2008 A change of pace! |
Read Full Journal | 27 July 2008 | |
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July 26, 2008 Morale Dinner Saturday! |
Read Full Journal | 26 July 2008 | |
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July 25, 2008 Not just a typical day in paradise. |
Read Full Journal | 25 July 2008 | |
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July 24, 2008 Look out, it's a trap! |
Read Full Journal | 24 July 2008 |
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| Rings of Life | Lesson | 21 February 2013 | |
| Polar Profiles | Lesson | 21 February 2012 | |
| What is in Sea Water? | Audio | 28 November 2011 | |
| Welcome to the Bering Sea: An Introductory PowerPoint | Lesson | 26 November 2011 | |
| Water is Life | Lesson | 3 November 2011 | |
| Polar Focus Fascinated Project New Start | Article | 28 January 2011 | |
| Notes on an Adventure | Article | 28 January 2011 |
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Pictures |
Seabird Ecology in the Bering Sea | August 14, 2009 - 8:02am |
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pictures |
Alaska Climate Variation 09 | August 2, 2009 - 3:25pm |
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let the adventure begin |
Alaska Climate Variation 09 | July 30, 2009 - 6:39pm |
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wondering on the long term purpose? |
Prehistoric Human Response to Climate Change | May 19, 2009 - 9:38am |
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We know |
Early Spring Plankton and Benthos | February 25, 2009 - 6:48am |
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Nudibranch |
Antarctic Undersea ROV 08 | September 16, 2008 - 11:33am |
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special items |
Lake Ecosystems in Antarctica | September 16, 2008 - 7:13am |
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congratualtions |
Antarctic Undersea ROV 08 | September 16, 2008 - 7:07am |
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dance |
Oden Antarctic Expedition 08 | August 28, 2008 - 10:17am |
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Photos |
Antarctic Undersea ROV 08 | August 28, 2008 - 6:48am |
Hello pearl,
Thank you so much for reading my journals. It was an amazing experience. I was in the Bering Sea during the summer. It is not too cold, and the seas are usually calm. If I was out there now it would be very cold and very rough. The Bering Sea is very dangerous in the...{read more}
Hello Marina,
Part of your question is about what we consider "in danger?" As I am sure you know the Polar Bear is a species that is getting a lot of attention these days, and there is no doubt that there are some challenges ahead for this species. The bigger picture for me...{read more}
Hello Laura,
The BEST team has recorded a lot of information about the nutrients in the Bering Sea, and changes in sunlight, iron, and oxygen content to name a few. There are many predictions as to how this unique ecosystem will change, I would recommend checking out the BEST and or...{read more}
Hi linda,
I just arrived back in Arizona lat last night, and I am still wobbly, it is a hoot. I have a few more follow up entries to post, one on doing the HEALY Pain Train on my last day, and well a summary or two or three as to the entire experience. Thanks for reading along!
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Hi Laura,
Thanks for writing, The research with BEST is fascinating, and I will post a few links where anyone who is interested can log in and see for themselves many of the findings, remembering that this is on-going research.
I also posted the BSIERP link in one of the journals...{read more}
Hi CJ,
I will get a diffinative for you, yes there are NOAA vessels in the Area, the Oscar Dyson, and the Miller Freeman, I am not sure if it is eaither of those or another vessel. We have seen a lot of fishing vessels, big ones, so it might be a commercial fishing boat.
Give me...{read more}
Elizabeth,
You are amazing, no worries, the thought, with all you have been doing ,was a gift in itself. And live...I am hoping to get to Florida soon and visit family, so heads up....
We will talk soon!
Jillian
{read more}CJ,
You never know until you ask, and there is no cost in asking...so fire away, that is what educators are for!
Have a wonderful start to the new school term!
Jillian
It has been a pleasure reading your questions and comments, THANK YOU!
{read more}Hello CJ,
To be honest I have never felt claustrophobic, there is so much space aboard, and to go outside on the weather decks is such a treat, beautiful scenery, fresh breezes, just perfect.
I think Ned, who responded to one of the last questions would be perfect to write to in...{read more}
Hello Ken and Gwen,
THANK YOU for following along. It has been a treat and an honor to be able to be aboard the HEALY. I have learned an amazing amount of science, a wealth of knowledge about the U.S.Coast Guard, and I hope grown as a person. Thanks for reading!
Jillian
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