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Sun, 11/05/2017 - 23:02

Jennifer Bault

Hi Alia,
Great question. Living here is very much like being on an extremely
cold and snowy college campus. My 'dorm' room is a standard UW style
room though currently I have no roommate, hoping not to get one! I've
kinda spread out on both sides! Meals are all served in a different
building and it is much like a collegiate cafeteria with many choices
for each meal. One of the biggest changes for me is the change in
routine. I've been in school mode for so long it is hard to get used to
not being on a schedule but yet being at work if that makes any sense at
all.

I am looking forward to returning home and sharing the experience. See
you in a few weeks,

Jennifer

On 11/3/17 6:16 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 06:31

Jessica Montef…

Hi Jen see you are having a wonderful time. Keep the photos coming. Glad you are adjusting to the cold. Hahaha. Have fun.

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:49

Cori Meyers

What do you do in your downtime?

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:49

Andrew Kazan

What is the craziest change from yoiur life in Wisconsin to your life in Antarctica?

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:49

Marisa Roberts

Mrs. Bault, I really enjoyed your session and getting to meet the other two researchers. I hope you are doing well, staying warm, and continue to have a productive experience. We miss you here! Mrs. Roberts

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:50

Jessica Tuszynski

We miss you, a lot, but we hope you're having fun and learning a lot! Did you guys do anything fun for Halloween? I can't imagine what you'd do considering your limited time and resources. Stay safe, and enjoy yourself!

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:50

Olivia Weseman

Hi Mrs. Bault! It was cool to see you on the video chat thing today. I hope you are having fun researching! We all miss you so much :) -Olivia Weseman

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:51

John Ford

Mrs. Bault, I enjoyed seeing you in our session today along with the two researchers next to you. Have a great rest of the trip and stay safe.

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:51

casey press

It was so nice to see you and hear from you! We all miss you so much. It different having another teacher come in in the middle of the year and take over. It was amazing hearing all the fun things you get to do and how much you love being down there. I am so grateful that we get to share this opportunity with you and can't wait for you to come back!

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:51

Ava Stallmann

Hi Mrs. Bault!! Your livestream was so cool, you looked so happy (even though it was 3:30 in the morning)! Hope you're having a blast, we miss you a lot. A couple students dressed up as you for the volleyball game and a couple more dressed as penguins. We're hoping you come back as soon as possible!

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:51

Lucy

Hi Ms. Bault! It was interesting to hear what you're doing in your research. I hope you're having fun in Antarctica. We can't wait until you come back!

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:52

Emma Laskowski

It was very interesting to see you and the other scientists talk about the work you are doing in Antarctica. I hope you’re having fun, the APES class misses you!

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:53

Raphael Pride

Hello Mrs Bault, i was glad I got to see you and I was wondering what other scientific research is being conducted over there. Thanks! - Raphael P.

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:53

Kiley Murphy

Mrs. Bault, has this trip been more or what you expected it to be so far?

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:53

Jennifer Bault

Thanks. It has been amazing as I am sure your trip was too. Can't wait to swap stories!

On 11/2/17 6:31 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 07:53

Jennifer Bault

Yeah, you would have loved the history part here. It was hard to capture great photos inside as it was dark. Some pretty amazing things
I have learned about here. Thanks for joining my polarconnect today!
I loved hearing your voice!

Miss you like crazy,

Jen

On 11/2/17 7:18 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 09:54

Caroline Snyder

Thank you for waking up so early to talk to us about your trip so far! We miss you and can't wait for you to get back.
Caroline

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 09:55

Lizabeth

It was hella cool to see the researchers and hear about what you're doing! We are very excited for you to come back :)

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 09:55

Abby Mydlowski

Thank you for taking the time to come and Skype with us this morning! We miss you so much and can't wait for you to come back. Enjoy your research!

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 09:56

Claire Trattner

Hi Mrs.Bault!It was so good to see you today! We miss you and can't wait to hear more about your trip when you get home! Have fun!

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 09:57

Patrick

Thank you for getting up and sharing your research and experiences in Antarctica. Enjoy your time there, and cant wait till you come back!

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 12:41

Joseph Brant dad

How are you doing looks like everything is going great you are enjoying yourself have another great day love dad

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 13:54

Jennifer Bault

Hey Cori,
Great question. Sorry I did not get around to answering that in the
polarconnect. We do a lot of hiking and/or visiting/shopping at Scott
Base. It is not a big shop, but they have different items then here.
There is a coffee "house" but I haven't spent much time there. There
are also two adult establishments but haven't had the time to frequent
those either. I am actually pretty busy most of the days sometimes till
midnight. So, whatever down time exists is usually hiking or the
science talks on Wed. and Sun. evening! So much to see and learn!

Miss you kids,

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:49 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 13:54

Jennifer Bault

Andrew,Another great question! Craziest change would have to simply be the
change in routine...boring answer, but it is a truthful one. My entire
life has been about following a school routine. There is no routine
here. Each day is different. That has been odd to get used to. There
is no set time each day I have to be in the office. Today it was 8:30
but yesterday I was here by 7:30. When we are in the field, somedays,
we don't make it back before dinner. Other times when we are not in the
field I feel like I am twiddling my thumbs trying to find stuff to do so
I will go and do laundry or write postcards or something!

The life of a scientist is a little different!

Miss you kids,

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:49 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Thu, 11/02/2017 - 13:54

Jennifer Bault

Thanks. I hope we were clear and that the kids enjoyed it. I miss them much. The life as a scientist is so different than that of a classroom
teacher. I am not sure I would trade places. As awesome as being here
is and the amazing science going on, I really do love teaching and miss
it terribly. I am staying warm so far. Fingers crossed for continued
good weather! Hope the kids are doing well and behaving!

Jennifer

On 11/2/17 7:49 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 02:55

Jennifer Bault

Thanks Jessica. I miss you kids, a lot! I am glad you are learning and having a good time. We did have a fun on halloween. There was a dance
here. I wrote a journal about it on the 31st! Lots of pics from the
party! I am having a great time and I will be safe! See you in a few
weeks,

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:50 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 02:55

Jennifer Bault

Hey Olivia,
I miss you kids terribly, but am loving being here too! I hope the
video thing was ok...We were all so tired! Can't wait to get back to
school to share this awesome experience.

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:50 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 02:55

Jennifer Bault

Thanks John. Hope all is well in class. Miss you kids!
Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:51 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 02:55

Jennifer Bault

Casey,
Thanks for writing. I too am looking forward to coming home and sharing
it with all of you. I miss you kids like crazy, but I do love being
here too. It really is amazing. I hope all is well in both classes. A
few more weeks to go!

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:51 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 02:55

Jennifer Bault

Hey Ava,
I miss you kids so much but do love being here too. I am looking
forward to coming home and sharing the experience! Glad you liked the
livestream. I was worried how it came across, hopefully I didn't look
like a crazy person! I heard about the v-ball game and Dr. Kabara sent
a pic he took. Thinking that pic may show up in one of my journals! It
really warmed my heart. Hope class is going well. See you in a few weeks,

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:51 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 02:55

Jennifer Bault

Hey Lucy,
Hope all is well with you and that class is going well too. I miss you
kids so much and can't wait to get home to share this journey with you.
I am having a blast but am a little anxious to come home as well. See
you in a few weeks,

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:51 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 02:55

Jennifer Bault

Hey Emma,
Thanks for writing. I miss you kids like crazy but I do love being here
and learning about all this amazing research happening. I am having a
blast but am looking forward to coming home and sharing the experience
with all of you. Hope class is going well!

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:52 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 03:55

Jennifer Bault

Hi Kiley,
Great question. This trip has been everything I hoped it would be and a
ton more. I knew I would be involved in the research project of my
team, but was completely unaware of how many other cool projects were
going on down here and that I would have the opportunity to meet and
talk with these scientists. It is more than a dream come true!

Miss you kids, see you in a few weeks,

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:53 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 03:55

Jennifer Bault

Raphael,
Great question! There is research being done on just about every facet
of science you could imagine. There are different groups working on all
of the following: Weddell Seal pups, Adelie Penguins, Emperor Penguins,
Weather stations, Volcanism, Ice Caves, Diatoms, Tardigrades, Sea Ice,
LiDar, EcoImpacts, Fish proteins, Diving expeditions, Neutrinos, and
everything in between. It is the most amazing place for research. I
miss you kids and hope class is going well. See you in a few weeks,

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 7:53 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 03:55

Jennifer Bault

Thanks Caroline. I miss you kids tremendously. I love being here but am looking forward to coming home and sharing the experience with all of
you. I hope class is going well.

See you in a few weeks,

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 9:54 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 03:55

Jennifer Bault

Thanks! I miss you kids like crazy. I am looking forward to coming home and sharing the experience with all of you. I hope class is going
well. Glad you liked seeing the researchers!

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 9:55 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 03:55

Jennifer Bault

Thank you Abby. I miss you kids too. I can't wait to get back to share the experience with all of you. I love being here, it is pretty amazing
and I am learning so much! I hope class is going well. See you in a
few weeks,

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 9:55 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 03:55

Jennifer Bault

Hey Claire,
thanks for writing. It is awesome to hear from you kids. I miss you
all so much. I hope class is going well. I am truly looking forward to
coming home and sharing this experience. It has been truly amazing.
See you in a few short weeks,

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 9:56 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 03:55

Jennifer Bault

Thanks Elizabeth, I was a bit nervous...hopefully that didn't show too much on the camera. I miss you kids and am looking forward to coming
home and sharing the experience with all of you. I hope class is going
well!

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 9:57 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 03:55

Jennifer Bault

Thanks Party Pat for writing! It really means a lot that you kids took the time to do so. I miss you kids so much but do love being here too.
I am looking forward to coming home and sharing this experience with all
of you. I hope class is going well. A few short weeks to go!

Mrs. Bault

On 11/2/17 9:57 AM, PolarTREC wrote:

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 04:29

Ari Borkin

Hey Mrs. Bault, hope your time in Antarctica is eventful and fun. Can't wait to have you back in class!
Best Regards,
Ari Borkin

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 04:29

Guest

Hi Mrs. Bault!It was so much fun video chatting with you and the other researchers yesterday! You looked really happy and it was such a cool experience that we got to have as well. I miss you so much! I can't wait for you to get back. :)

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 04:33

Micky

It's hard for me to think of taking the time to build a structure like that in the Arctic Cold, I'm sure those pioneers would have loved to have a place like McMurdo station to base their expeditions. Even still, that is an amazing historical site and it is so cool that it is so well preserved.

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 05:20

Emma Barger

It was so exciting to see you during the broadcast yesterday! All the work you are doing is so cool and I can't wait to hear more about it when you get back. Have fun!

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 05:21

Alexandra

Do you ever get bored and if so what do you do? Hope everything is good!

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 05:21

Amanda Mlekoday

Hi Mrs.Bault! I really enjoyed watching your video call yesterday, I hope everything is going well there! I was really surprised to hear it wasn't too cold. The hut is super cool.

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 05:21

Gwen Costello

Mrs. Bault,
I really miss you! Can't wait for you to get back! I have a couple questions for you. 1) What is there to do during the time you’re not doing research? 2) How do you feel about being in Antarctica?
That's it. Once again, really miss you!

Much love,
Gwen C.

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 05:22

Jaden Aranda

Hey Mrs. Bault! Thank you so much for taking the time at 3:00 am to skype us. It was so cool seeing our teacher doing amazing things outside of Nicolet. I'm so glad that you are having an amazing time. You deserve it. Enjoy the rest of your trip and stay safe.

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 05:23

Josh Fox

Good Morning,Wishing you the best with much success in your lab work and an eventual safe trip back home.
Best wishes,
Josh

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