Snipe
May's a little late, but when the snows first melt in Fairbanks, the parking lot of Creamer's Field - a Waterfowl Reserve managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game - is packed with bird…
Caribou
This morning we continued our technical training by operating satellite phones. These devices, provided by SRI International, use iridium batteries and 66 satellites over 400 miles above us to…
Dem Bones
After a full day or technical know how from PolarTREC's web wizard Ronnie, a handful of teachers hit the town for Fairbanks' Water Walk and Run 5K. We missed the official start due to scoping out…
Tanana River
For the first week of May I will be in Fairbanks, Alaska, accompanied by a cohort of outstanding teachers across the country. With the guidance of PolarTREC staff, we will delve into the nitty gritty…
Mustang Suit
For three days now we have been non-stop conferencin'. It has been a treat getting to know fellow PolarTREC teachers who have come from all corners of the country. They comprise an all-star cohort of…