In honor of my favorite dwarf-planet’s first Instagram post, I’d like to share this poem I wrote in my 12th… Read more Ode to Pluto
A successful, yet brief, training trip to Fairbanks
I’m gearing up for my 4th field season in arctic Alaska! This year ,I’ll be a researcher on two cruises,… Read more A successful, yet brief, training trip to Fairbanks
The 3 Rules of the Arctic
According to my advisor, Dr. Ken Dunton, the three cardinal rules of doing science in the Arctic are as follows…… Read more The 3 Rules of the Arctic
Boarding the R/V Norseman II
After two days of Marine Offshore Survival Training and logistics planning, I am heading North to Prudhoe Bay to board the R/V Norseman II for… Read more Boarding the R/V Norseman II
Hiking, hot springs, and moose… life is good
After two weeks of non-stop Oceanography Program action in Kaktovik, I was so appreciative to have a full day to… Read more Hiking, hot springs, and moose… life is good
Farewell Kaktovik
After an exciting (and exhausting) 7 days of non-stop action, the Kaktovik Oceanography Program came to a close last week.… Read more Farewell Kaktovik
All things fish
Today at the Kaktovik Oceanography Program was all about fish. Randy Brown, a fish biologist from UAF, gave a guest… Read more All things fish
Class Photo
Here is the class showing off their Deep Sea Roundup hats that Cliff brought for them from Texas! The Deep… Read more Class Photo
Catch of the Day
The Kaktovik Oceanography Program is well underway. Today’s highlight was teaching 12 elementary schoolers how to seine net. The kids… Read more Catch of the Day
First days in Kaktovik
Well, I made it all the way to Kaktovik on Barter Island, a coastal village on Alaska’s north slope. It’s… Read more First days in Kaktovik
