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Two Edward Little Teachers Heading to Polar Regions

Sun Journal article coverage of two Edward Little High School teachers's, Jenn Heidrich and Erin Towns, both selected for PolarTREC expeditions. Jenn Heidrich was selected to go on an expedition in Yukon, Canada, and Erin Towns was selected to go on an expedition to Ilulissat, Greenland.

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Alaskan Arctic Field Work

The work of professor Bryon Crump, graduate student Natasha Christman, and PolarTREC teacher David Walker is highlighted in the weekly newsletter of the Oregon State University College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (On the Horizon).

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Inspiring the next generation of polar scientists: Classroom extensions from teachers with research experiences

Article in Polar Record written by ARCUS staff and PolarTREC alumni educators that shares impacts of participating in a Teacher Research Experience. Abstract: PolarTREC-Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating (PolarTREC) has provided the opportunity for over 160 K-12 teachers and informal science educators from the USA to work directly with scientists in the Arctic and the Antarctic. As a Teacher

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Headlines from Across the State: Arctic Exploration

PolarTREC teacher David Walker is highlighted in the Fall 2019 issue of ATPE News (Association of Texas Professional Educators).

David Walker in the Fall 2019 issue of ATPE News
David Walker in the Fall 2019 issue of ATPE News

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This Austin Teacher Spent A Month In The Arctic To Better Teach His Students About Climate Change

KUT (Austin's NPR Station) news report (video, article, and radio) on PolarTREC teacher David Walker's Carbon in the Arctic expedition. The story aired on Morning Edition and Texas Standard in late-September, 2019.

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Austin Teacher Heading to Arctic for Important Research on Thawing Permafrost

KVUE news video and article on PolarTREC teacher David Walker's Carbon in the Arctic expedition.

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Dwyer to discuss Polar Gigantism in Antarctic Sea Spiders

Local news article promoting an upcoming talk to the SeaDoc Society with teacher Timothy Dwyer.

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It takes guts for a sea spider to pump blood

ScienceNews article highlighting the work of Polar Gigantism in Antarctica expedition Principal Investigator Dr. H. Arthur Woods on sea spider physiology.

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SSIS teacher hears John Kerry’s climate control speech in Antarctica

Local newspaper reprint of journal entries from teacher Tim Dwyer about his expedition to Antarctica in 2016.

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Local teacher explores Antarctic glaciers

Local newspaper reprint of journal entries from teacher Tim Dwyer regarding his expedition to Antarctica in 2016.

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