Summer school might have a negative connotation, but this Summer School onboard is unique, to say the least. Lectures by the scientists onboard began yesterday – throughout the expedition, graduate students onboard – and me – will be attending lectures given by scientists onboard – and me. (I’ll be doing a presentation about how to communicate this amazing science to other people not onboard the ship – namely, all of you reading this blog.) In the photo we are hearing about a previous year’s Summer School from 2005. This is like the coolest school ever, where you learn a lot about how the Earth works from people who look at it from all different angles – sea ice, clouds, ocean – and then there’s no test. And as a bonus, the ocean is just outside the porthole, and you just may get to take a tour of the ship too. (Here we are on “the bridge,” where the captain and crew drive the ship.)
I am also enjoying your blog so much, Lindsay. It is all fascinating for those of us following along and enjoying the excitement that you feel (and hopefully everyone else is feeling also). I am in awe of all of the compiled knowledge on that ship!
It IS sad that the beautiful Arctic is warming up more and more every year. I am hopeful that you are all the ones to help it’s preservation and convince the rest of the world how important it is. Thank you again for all of your work in taking pictures and blogging. I was a little too envious of that caviar, I have to say!
Judi, I love that you are not only enjoying the blog, but that you are also thinking about the incredibly important role that Eric and the other scientists onboard are playing in the Arctic’s future. It truly is vital, and you’re right, we all need to get on the same page to make a big difference! P.S. The caviar was a one-time thing, so don’t be too jealous. 🙂