2027 Palmer LTER Video Teleconferences
Live From Antarctica
Are you ready to take your students on a virtual journey to one of the most remote and fascinating ecosystems on Earth?
We invite you to apply to the Palmer LTER Video Teleconference Call (VTCs) program, part of the Palmer Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) project. This unique opportunity allows classrooms and after-school clubs to connect directly with scientists in the Antarctic.
Immerse your students in the fascinating world of Antarctic food web ecology and learn how scientists are using long-term experiments to study the Antarctic ecosystem.
Through the program, students will:
- Explore Antarctic ecology through NGSS-aligned classroom lessons
- Participate in one of five live Video Teleconferences (VTC) with scientists in Antarctica @ 1 pm ET/10 am PT:
- February 4, 2027
- February 11, 2027
- February 16, 2027
- February 18, 2027
- For After School Programs and 4-H Clubs:
- February 23, 2027 @ 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT
If accepted, educators will:
- Attend a research team meeting with scientists via Zoom on December 10, 2026, 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT
- Integrate several activities from our Data to the Rescue: Penguins Need Our Help! into your classroom teaching to help prepare the students for the calls
- Submit 10 questions from your students at least 48 hours in advance of the call, and
- Fill out pre and post surveys to help us measure the impact of the program.
Interested? Apply here
Applications are due by November 13, 2026.
Educators will be notified by November 30, 2026 of their acceptance into the program.
How can I learn more?
Check out the 2027 Palmer LTER VTC program flyer for details, dates, and other requirements.
You can also check out our archive of past Palmer LTER Classroom Video Teleconferences to learn more about how the calls work, and the kinds of questions students ask our scientists.
Questions? Email mcdonnel@marine.rutgers.edu
This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation Grant No. OPP-2224611
