Following my visit to the Anvil City Science Academy Heather Jameson came to visit us on board the R/V Sikuliaq (R/V stands for Research Vessel). She brought flags her students had designed and…
Great Questions Lead To Great Understandings!
It’s wonderful to remember how much you can learn when you listen to the questions young people ask. Today I was able to finally meet Anvil City Science…
There really is no place like Nome!
What beautiful, stunning scenery with the Bering Sea against a backdrop of mountains. The town itself is a mix of classic coastal Alaskan village with a little…
Classic drive to JFK Airport!
Well, it began as a calm drive with my husband Gary at the wheel. We were heading to JFK for my flight with plenty of time to spare. And THEN we hit the traffic!…
Let the Arctic Research Begin!
My bags have been packed and repacked four times already, however I think I have the ability to give it one more try! Packing clothes and items for a month in the…
Mind playing tricks?
As my plane began to decrease in altitude, a sign that we were getting close to the airport, I eagerly scanned the night sky for the lights of Fairbanks. As I looked over the…
The PolarTREC Adventure Begins Now!
Soon after passing through security at JFK, on my way to the 2017 PolarTREC Orientation in Fairbanks Alaska, I came face to face with this artwork sketch of New…
