This mini exhibit explores the science behind climate change and introduces current climate change research to the public. Panels cover the topics of changing climate, ocean acidification and sea level rise, giving examples of how data is collected and current research in these fields. The exhibit also provides websites for further exploring climate change impacts.
Nanjemoy civic leader and school teacher Deanna Wheeler was honored with the 2014 Charles County Heritage Award presented by the Conservancy for Charles County during its recent annual meeting at the Jaycees center in Waldorf.
Online newspaper from Massillon, Ohio interviews teacher Deanna Wheeler about her second PolarTREC expedition to the Arctic and describes how her students have become directly involved in arctic studies.
This press release in the Bayonet online newspaper from Maryland outlines teacher Deanna Wheeler's second "educational experience of a lifetime" in the Arctic with PolarTREC.
Article from newspaper describing PolarTREC teacher Deanna Wheeler's expedition to the Chucki Sea in August 2012. This article is online in the Southern Maryland News.
Dayton's News Program, Fox 45 in the Morning, talks with teacher Chantelle Rose directly from the Arctic about her oceanographic PolarTREC expedition and follow-up involvement with the 2012 Arctic Ocean Ecosystem Workshop in Barrow, Alaska.
Results from PolarTREC teacher Chantelle Rose's research cruise to the Bering, Chukchi and Beaufort seas surprise scientists and may have implications for climate modeling. Read more about the tenacity of life forms living off the coast of Alaska from this National Science Foundation press release.
Tara Hastings, WDTN Meteorologist visited Graham High School to talk with PolarTREC teacher Chantelle Rose about her Winter Sampling expedition. A video interview will remain as an external link to WDTN webpage.
PolarTREC Teacher Chantelle Rose is featured in this WDTN Channel 2 News Story before her departure on the USCG Cutter Healy for her Winter Sampling Expedition.