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Spring 2006    

Dr. Alan Gertler
Guiding Science


Dr. Walter Alvarez
Nevada Medal Winner


Dr. Vanda Grubisic
Understanding the Sierra
Wave

Breaking the ice:
To the North Pole and beyond, bringing the public along for the ride


Dr. Glenn Berger

Dr. Glenn Berger collects mud and sand, called dirty ice, from
beneath a protective skin of ice on a tilted ice floe.


Scientists all over the world get to go on expeditions to places thought of as exciting, dangerous, remote, exotic and even mysterious. When these scientists return home and talk about their trips, it may seem as if adventure was lurking around every corner. However, have you ever wondered what happens during the routine portions of collecting data on a scientific journey, or what the day-to-day life is like? Imagine being able to journey across the frozen Arctic Ocean with a group of international scientists—including DRI’s Dr. Glenn Berger—on board the icebreaker USCGC Healy. You would be able to ask why they are going to the top of the world, observe what happens on board the ship and learn about routine workings of a scientific team, not just hear about the adventures. Over the summer, the public—especially students—was able to do just that by taking advantage of an outreach program giving access to scientists and a K-12 teacher on board the Healy.   More ...

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