When they say the environment here at the South Pole is harsh, that's an understatement. I had no idea how mentally and physically challenging it would be to battle altitude sickness and the dry air…
We awoke at 5:30 A.M. in McMurdo and headed out to check the flight schedule to see if we were still checking in for our flight at 6:30. The storm last week delayed and cancelled many flights leaving…
At 5:45 A.M. the shuttle arrived at the hotel and we loaded our bags in, heading for the Clothing Distribution Center. This time our pre-packed orange bags with ECW gear were ready to go and we…
It wasn’t until I saw the giant, old fashioned departures sign in the middle of the LAX International Airport that I realized I was beginning the long journey to the South Pole. Packing had begun at…
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The STAR (STEM Teacher and Researcher) Program prepares preservice teachers for the classroom by offering opportunities to do research in national laboratories and providing professional development…
Cheese curds. Bratwurst. Sauerkraut. Besides having the opportunity to meet some of the IceCube team for the first time, these were some of the other firsts I was able to experience during my time in…
Today's Journal
Today was filled with childlike wonder and excitement. I walked out of Sophie Station this morning rubbing sleep from my tired eyes only to find the most beautiful white flakes…
Today's Journal
My head nods along like a bobble head through the last hours of the second day of orientation. Already I'm starting to feel my eyes glaze over during the next presentation as I feel…
Today's Journal
Anticipation and excitement warmed my insides as I waited in the long line for security on my way to Fairbanks, Alaska for orientation. The first flight to Seattle took me over the…
