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Research equipment has been shipped!
After months of preparations by the Polaris support team (Wendy Kingerlee, Scott Zolkos & Craig Connolly) we are just about ready to go. Flights have been scheduled, visas have…
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CO2 and Spring Weather at Falmouth Academy
Hi all, Going back to an earlier blog post, last week I had the chance to visit the 9th grade environmental studies classes at Falmouth Academy to co-teach a lesson…
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Natural Bias: How We Think About Nature
A few weeks ago the core group members, a few of PI’s, and I met over the internet and chatted about the upcoming summer. After going over logistics, basic…
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From the Arctic, to Missoula
Four days, numerous engaging presentations, and a lichen field-trip later, the Northwest Scientific Association conference is quickly coming to an end. It has been a stimulating experience in the snowy…
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Welcome Polaris 2014 Students
I take great pleasure in welcoming the team of students, new and old, that will be joining the Polaris Project 2014 and traveling to the Northeast Science Station and…
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Mentoring for a student science fair project
I always enjoy informally talking to students who are interested in studying the environment. I find it very rewarding to share my enthusiasm for environmental science, and make a…
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A dual-purpose of AGU
A mentor once told me that attending conferences such as AGU make for a perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and establish new relationships with students and scientists. He…
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An AGU Reunion
After spending the past five days at the AGU Fall Meeting, it’s now time to take off the fancy blue nametag and head back to St. Olaf for final…
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A Year Ago Tomorrow: Thoughts from AGU
All of this science talk made me think about how much my situation had changed in the past year. I was busy a year ago. It was simultaneously my senior…
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AGU: a complex system with a lot to teach scientists
I came into AGU with a full understanding of how big of a conference it is. This did not, however, prepare me for the throngs of people or, more…
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A System Within A Bigger System
With two more days left in San Fransisco and a poster presentation successfully completed, I have taken some time to reflect on my experience at the American…
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Returning Student Application Instructions
One of the main goals of the Polaris Project is to develop the next generation of arctic researchers. As such, the Polaris Project is committed to finding opportunities for…
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