Hi Bruce, As a former Polar Trec teacher--actually from the very first year they ran the program (2004), I want to extend my congratulations on being picked for such a wonderful experience. My trips through PolarTrec changed my career in many profound ways. I was a classroom teacher when I went, and am now a science teacher leader for our SU, mostly because of the passion for getting kids excited about science that began with my fieldwork as a PT teacher. Although from reading your bio, it is clear that you know how to take full advantage of all you will experience over the next couple weeks. I'll be following along with your journals and look forward to living vicariously through you! Enjoy all the sunlight--that was one of my favorite parts was literally watching the earth spin on those long days by following the sun along the horizon! Amy Clapp