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Sediment Trap Update With few days left of our time here, we are focusing all of our attention on installing the sediment traps. (The basic design of the traps was explained previously in the journal titled "Tyler's Pipe Dream".) The traps have a smart design in a couple ways. Firstly, they are

PolarConnect with Yamini and the team! Join us for this real-time PolarConnect webinar (web seminar) from Antarctica! Yamini Bala and her team have worked hard to schedule a webinar before they even head out to the deep field remote camp! They are at McMurdo right now, getting trained up

This journal is brought to you by… * Mrs. Phipps 7th grade at Houston Middle * Mrs. Provine’s 7th grade class at Houston Middle * Ms. Taylor’s 7th grade class at Houston Middle * Ms. Kamphaus’ 4th grade class at Peru Catholic School in Illinois * Wyatt Elder in 3rd grade at Crosswind Elementary This

Connect with Lucy and the team! Join us for this real-time PolarConnect webinar (web seminar) from Antarctica! Lucy and her team have been stationed at a remote camp for field work in the harsh Dry Valleys of Antartica. She will be back at McMurdo Station to connect with teachers and students

Has anyone seen my Tuesday, December 2, 2014?## This day seems to have disappeared. I don't know where I put it. I know I can be forgetful sometimes, but I've never misplaced a whole day before! It's kind of a hard thing to lose. ###See if you can help me solve this mystery.### * I left the USA

My morning began bright and early today! My roommate woke up with jet lag at 2am and powered up her computer to check Facebook. Mistaking the warm golden glow of her laptop screen for the dawning sunlight, I arose, anticipating the day ahead. Today was our only full day in Christchurch, New Zealand

For those who work at McMurdo Base, weekends are a one-day affair. Except for holidays and special occasions, when arrangements are made for extra time off, the typical work week at McMurdo runs from Monday through Saturday. Sundays are everybody's day to relax and play! ## Part 1: Sunday Brunch ##

We're here! I'm excited to report that Rachel and I arrived on time and in one piece (each!) at Christchurch, New Zealand, after a relatively uneventful series of flights. We were met by a USAP (United States Antarctic Program) representative, given instructions for the next day, and shuttled to

Weddell seal blood: Part two Back to blood! If you’re just tuning in, make sure you read the previous post to get the basics on blood. Here, we’ll DIVE DEEPER into the in-the-field research we’re

This journal brought to you by: * Mrs. Lovgren’s students at St. Louis School in Illinois * Johnny Wilson in 7th grade at Crosswind Elementary ## Weddell Seal’s Blood Blood! It makes some of us a little queasy, but it plays a very important role for all mammals. You and I have blood – so does the