Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/13/2008 - 07:33

 How do these teachers and reserchers hear about the expiditions and get the opportunity to go on them?

Chelsia L.                                                                                                          

Erin H.

Mr. Beals Earth Science

Period 2

Billings, MT

Frank Kelley

Hi Chelsia and Erin, Thanks for the question. I happened to learn about the PolarTREC program from a scientist who works down in Antarctica. She (Dr. Jill) came and spoke to students at our school about her work and then she sent me an email about the program. I thought it over, talked with my family and decided to apply. I am very excited now to have been selected. Did you ask Mr. Beal this question too?
My students were very excited to hear from D. Jill yesterday, she was part of the Live From IPY event. We hope to learn more from her about her work as well as the work of the other scientists. Keep asking good questions!!
Frank Kelley
PolarTREC '08