Educating adventure. You have already begun your odyssey. Congratulations on being an Einstein Fellow. Now you will become "polar" as well. I so look forward to reading your journals and seeing your photos as you share your expedition with all of us. As an alum of PolarTREC I find myself transported to places all around the planet through the eyes of my fellow educators. You have such a unique opportunity to excite a group of future scientist as you take them with you into the field. Enjoy the cold of Alaska's outdoors and revel in the warmth of your new friends. Gary