Participate in a real-time videoconference with a scientist at Palmer Station, part of the Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) network. Your students will engage in a 30-minute virtual scientific briefing and discussion with an LTER scientist live from Palmer Station on the West Antarctica Peninsula. Students will learn about Antarctic food web ecology and… Continue Reading Connect Your Students with Antarctica
Check out the latest Arctic Futures podcast from World Ocean Radio. In this episode, host Peter Neill discusses the melting of sea ice, its causes, the adaptation of native Arctic people, and the potential for future exploitation and passage as sea ice continues to recede.
Maris Wicks is a talented cartoonist and writer that is working on a nonfiction comic book about Antarctica. She spent much of this past field season in Antarctica “having experiences that enhance and contribute to the comics that I make.” Please check out her amazing work for an inspiring example of science informing art. photo from Maris… Continue Reading Antarctica, Penguins and Cartoons – Irresistible!
The Polar-ICE team is excited to announce the launch of Data Stories and an accompanying webinar series. Geared towards teachers in grades 6-9, Data Stories are easy-to-use, 5-minute interactive online stories focused around engaging students with real-world data. Join us each month for a kick-off webinar to meet the polar research scientist, learn about the Data Story and… Continue Reading NEW Webinar Series for Educators
Scott Doney recently joined the UVA Department of Environmental Sciences as Professor of Environmental Change. He introduces himself to the UVA community in this blog post, which places his research into the context of studying the impact of climate change. Enjoy!
