Date
Resource Type
Article
Region
Antarctic
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n/a
Grade
All Aged
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Location
North Quincy High School
Organization or Publication
The Patriot Ledger
Presentation Type
School Presentation
Author(s)
Jessica Trufant
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Topic
General Life Science
Oceanography

Article from the Patriot Ledger (Quincy, MA) introducing the Southern Ocean Diatoms PolarTREC expedition. The article focuses on a presentation for North Quincy High School students by Dr. Bethany Jenkins. Jenkins, as well as graduates students from the University of Rhode Island spoke to students about diatoms, life on the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer and specific tools and techniques related to the Southern Ocean Diatoms cruise. Author Jessica Trufant interviews PolarTREC teacher Cara Pekarcik, Jenkins, graduate student Alexa Sterling and NQHS students.

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