Polar STEAM Team

What is it really like to live and work in one of the most remote and rapidly changing places on Earth?

In two new blog posts Heather Vingsness talks about her experience participating in research with limnologist Amanda Gavin studying Greenlandic lakes. Heather also talks about the breathtaking experience of the surroundings in Greenland and the day to day realities of the team.

To learn more read her posts "A Day in the Life of a Limnologist in Greenland" and "View from the Porch in Greenland" by visiting the link in our bio!

How do climate patterns shape the carbon balance of the Arctic tundra?

Researcher Rose Cory and educator Karla Lopez Calderon are joining us live from the Toolik Lake region, where they’re studying how climate variability and disturbances influence carbon movement across the Arctic as part of the Arctic Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project.

Join Rose and Karla on June 25, 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT for a a behind‑the‑scenes look at the experiments and observations that will answer big questions about the Arctic ecosystem.

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What hidden stories lie beneath the surface of Arctic lakes and what can they tell us about our future?

Researcher Amanda Gavin and Educator Heather Vingsness are broadcasting live from South Greenland to explore how climate and farming practices are transforming these delicate ecosystems.

Tune in June 22, 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT to hear how lake‑bottom sediments reveal 200 years of environmental history and how modern sensors track the impacts of today’s weather patterns on lake health.

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What can tiny bones, buried plants, and shifting landscapes reveal about human survival in Alaska?

Archaeologist Bree Doering and educator Tom Turner are joining us live from the field as they explore the traditional relationships Alaska Native communities built with their environment.

Tune in June 16, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PT to hear how the team studies animal remains, plant materials, and environmental records to understand how people adapted over millennia.

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