Our team not only sees how vitally important scientific research is, but also how crucially important translating that scientific research to the general public is.
In addition to reaching out to people of all ages and organizations using social media and blogging, our team has also been visiting classrooms to talk about our upcoming expedition.
These talks have been focused on educating students about Antarctica, about our team's research findings from previous expeditions, as well as our team's current research goals. They have also been focused on inspiring these young students to be excited by and interested in scientific exploration.
Having the real-life experience of talking to a scientist that is about to embark on a unique expedition can greatly inspire a student, no matter their age.
With only one day left before our team begins the journey south (first stop Punta Arenas, Chile), it's so great to know that we have so much support from our social media contacts, our family and friends, and from 22 different classes across the United States!
We have been able to visit 18 elementary school classrooms, 3 high school classrooms, and 1 college class, in Florida, Alabama, and California! And we hope to visit more once we return from our expedition.
We hope everyone following along will enjoy our science communication as we study the effects of climate change on the ecology of the animals living on the Antarctic seafloor!
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| This 2nd grader at Ocean Beach Elementary knows right where Antarctica is on the globe! |
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| A science-filled visit to Lyman High School's chemistry class! |
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| A group photo with one of High Tech Elementary's 4th grade classes! |
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