Photograph of IceCube Observatory with multicolored sensors beneath the ice
When we can't go to Antarctica, we bring Antarctic to us! In order to keep Antarctica COVID-free, the PolarTREC teachers have postponed our journeys until 2021-2022. (And so have most of our…
Elaine enjoying Earth Day 2020
HAPPY EARTH DAY 2020! In honor of the 50th Anniversary of a holiday that's near and dear to my heart, I'm here to share a silver lining as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a tie to Antarctic…
Elaine in Lab
Scientist first... As a marine biologist, I spent much of my college career in a lab. Between required courses, and extra research, I spent countless hours learning techniques and taking every…
Elaine exploring a river
From my childhood days... Hi everyone! My name is Elaine and I am SO excited to be a PolarTREC educator this year! I've always loved science as long as I can remember. I grew up in the Midwest…