Meet one of the Growing Up on Ice team's Veterinarians Emily Whitmer
Emily Whitmer at Hutton Cliffs field site
Name: Emily Whitmer
Title: Veterinary Fellow at The Marine Mammal Center
What state are you from? California
What college(s) did you or do you attend? BA in biology from Carleton College in Northfield Minnesota DVM from University of California, Davis
What inspired you to become a scientist? In high school, I was a youth volunteer at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California. The experience inspired curiosity about marine science and a drive to build my career in wildlife conservation.
What is your role of the research team? Veterinarian
What drew you to Antarctica? I am excited about the opportunity to experience a beautiful and unique part of our planet that is threatened by anthropogenic activities.
Do you have any fears about your expedition in Antarctica? Nope. I’m excited!
What are your hobbies? Hiking, backpacking, and canoeing
What is your favorite Netflix/ Hulu / TV Show? I just finished re-watching The Office
Who / what are you leaving behind while you are on this expedition? Two cats, Jetter and Jones
What are you most excited about on this expedition? The opportunity to work with an incredible team and incredible animals
Below is a picture of Emily and myself with equipment. I, on the left, am holding a seal herding board and Emily, on the right, is holding a poker that we used to poke through the snow to make sure there was ice below, before we would take a step.
Left: Bridget Ward Right: Emily Whitmer
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