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All the Way From Northern Arizona University Marguerite is the research scientist that I will be working with in Healy, Alaska this summer. In the winter months, Marguerite lives in Flagstaff, Arizona and works at a research laboratory hosted by Northern Arizona University, analyzing data that she

Just going to Alaska is something that I had always wanted to do, so I was excited the minute I got off the plane. Little did I know at that time what wonderful people I was about to meet! The ARCUS staff is made up of smart, funny, creative people; the speakers were interesting and informative; and

It's been a few weeks since I returned from our incredible PolarTREC orientation in Fairbanks, Alaska and my mind has not stopped buzzing about the adventure yet to come. Indeed I took a small hiatus from journaling, but as I collect my thoughts and begin daily preparations for the months ahead I'm

I have to admit I am a little sad as this is my final meet McMurdo journal. But I've saved the best for last... Take a peek at what you can do for your creative side, your healthy side and preparing to come back home. All this, along with a brief tour of the Desalination Plant. ### Craft Room Get

Like humans, Weddell seals are mammals. One important characteristic of mammals is breathing air. And, you need to have lungs to do that. But how do their lungs work? ### How do lungs work? Let’s take human lungs as an example. Humans inhale air, which contains oxygen, through their nose or mouth