Quincy Teacher to Spend Six Weeks in Antarctica

Article from the Patriot Ledger (Quincy, MA) introducing the Southern Ocean Diatoms PolarTREC expedition. The article focuses on a presentation for North Quincy High School students by Dr. Bethany Jenkins. Jenkins, as well as graduates students from the University of Rhode Island spoke to students about diatoms, life on the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer and specific tools and techniques related to the Southern Ocean Diatoms cruise. Author Jessica Trufant interviews PolarTREC teacher Cara Pekarcik, Jenkins, graduate student Alexa Sterling and NQHS students.