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As I alluded to in the previous blog entry, my expedition to Antarctica as a PolarTREC teacher is not a solo effort. In fact, the entire premise of PolarTREC is to partner teachers with polar researchers for real world engagement of scientific investigations in the field. I was chosen by Carol

Can you light a camp stove? Can you set a tent? I am guessing most of you are thinking, "Of course, who can't?" Extreme weather can certainly wreak havoc with the best laid plans, but surely, these are pretty simple tasks aren't they? I am an avid camper and pride myself on being able to handle

Crary Lab – where Antarctic Science gets completed. Today's journal is intended to honor Albert P. Crary and to show the beautiful facility that is the Crary Lab. The day outside is cold, snowy and highly windy. There is not much to be done outside. We are awaiting a great deal of training and this

My jacket zipped, sunglasses covering my eyes, I stepped out onto the frozen continent. Snow crunched beneath my feet as if walking on styrofoam. An icy blast of cold whipped across my face, but I was not deterred. I snapped picture after picture while being herded onto the odd bus that would take

Orientation and cold weather gear issue day complete. My computer passed inspection. My temperature was acceptable as was my flu shot back in September. Clothing has been issued and our departure set for tomorrow morning. We leave the hotel at 5:15am and will drive six miles to International

Welcome to the inaugural post of my blog, describing my observations and reflections as a PolarTREC teacher on my expedition to Antarctica throughout the month of November. My name is George Hademenos and I am excited to invite you along on this field trip of a lifetime to learn about the scientific

The display in the hall of the airport at Auckland reads Oct. 23rd. Another year, another trip around the sun. Today, I am 43 and I am in Christchurch, New Zealand. My luggage arrived intact and on time, customs vocally admired the cleanliness of my hiking boots and I stopped to smell the roses in

Departure day is here! My procrastinator self managed to get packed by midnight last night. Well, mostly anyway. I finished writing a few cards to my family and headed to bed around 1am. Of course, sleep was not to be had. Excitement and nerves along with a long list of to-do items still remained on