As the advancement in technology continues, scientific research can take advantage of these changes. Oftentimes, researchers have to hike vast distances through some of the toughest terrain on the…
Through the weeks that I have been in Northern Alaska, my experiences out in the field have been immersing myself with various arctic projects that my team is undertaking. Oftentimes, researchers go…
Living in the desert does not provide you with many opportunities to experience ice. Yet, I never would have expected to fall in love with it. A few years ago I set sail towards Antarctica. Since…
I started the day by preparing my gear and equipment to be out in the tundra doing field research. Little did I know that our research would take different turn! It was quite a surprise when Denver…
In the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to work with amazing researchers and familiarize myself with all of the projects that they are involved with here in the arctic region of Northern…
In just a couple of days I have traveled from Toolik to Barrow to Atqasuk. Journeying from truck to small airplane to another small airplane and even an ATV. This is the life of field researcher.…
As a high school science teacher, I continually present my students with a vast amount of information often in the form of graphics. These graphics can be data presented as graphs, tables, and…
After spending time in Utqiagvik, I had the opportunity to travel south to Toolik Field Station. The National Science Foundation funds Toolik Field Station and the facilities are operated by the…
As a PolarTREC Teacher Fellow, I have traveled to the top of the world to participate in polar research being conducted in Utqiagvik, Alaska. Dr. Craig Tweedie & Dr. Vanessa Lougheed lead the…
My incredible journey to the arctic region has taken me from the scorching, dry heat of the Chihuahuan desert to the foggy, dynamic tundra of northern Alaska. After multiple flights and 2 days of…
Being in the classroom is something, that as a teacher, I am well prepared to do on a daily basis. As an educator/explorer, being out in the research field is completely different. I have to…
2019 PolarTREC Educator Fellow, this is a new title that I am still getting used to. Many thoughts have gone through my mind as I begin the amazing journey that will take me to the ends of the world…
