Blizzard!

Today I will start my long journey back home. It has been an amazing trip. I've learned so much, met great people, and had wonderful, new experiences. I finally got to have a conference with my students Monday morning. It was great to hear their voices and show them around the CNSC! Our team was very glad that all of our outside field work was complete on Sunday because before dawn Monday, a blizzard blew in...50mph winds and wind chills more than -50! We did go outside to take our group photo. Most of us were completely covered up, so you can't see everyone's face. But, we all recognize each other by our outdoor gear after 7 days in the field together. One more fun picture before I finish my blog...I tried to show the students this morning on our tour, but they couldn't really see it clearly. There is a hallway that joins the classroom/lab/dining area to the dormitory. This hallway is not heated, and when we first arrived we'd run down it because it was so cold! It is suitably named the Arctic Hallway. These signs are posted at each end of it.

Student Challenge:

I am very excited to be back with you all soon. I've enjoyed reading all your comments and questions that you've posted to the blog. I've been pleased with your responses and look forward to seeing the work you've done in your journals. I want you to begin thinking about climate change and saving energy at home. Think about how the plants and animals in the arctic would be affected by higher temperatures or longer growing seasons. For example, how would polar bears be affected if the sea ice melts too early in the spring? Write your thoughts and questions in your journal so we can talk about them when I get back.

See you soon! :)

Happy Birthday, Mom and CH!