by Adventure Scientists | Nov 28, 2011 | students
Through the magic of Skype and BGAN technology, some 40 high school students in Montana were able to connect today with young explorers half a world away! This marked ASC’s first major Expedition to the Classroom event, and despite some minor challenges with...
by Adventure Scientists | Nov 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
In July 2011, I collected diatom samples as a “Citizen Scientist” while rafting the Grand Canyon of the Colorado river. As a marine biologist myself, I understand the importance of data collection in remote locations and how it can help with making...
by Adventure Scientists | Nov 23, 2011 | madagascar
Post 1I’m in Toamasina now and have spent the last week getting here from Antananarivo, also known as Tana. I had some good fortune and met a French cyclist my first day on the road and we will ride together for much of the trip. So far, the...
by Adventure Scientists | Nov 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Posted by Shelley on Sunday, November 20, 2011 Clear View of Cerro Torre and Mt. Fitzroy El Chaltén is a mecca for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts. This quaint town is cradled below massive granite walls. Its dramatic skyline is featured in...
by Adventure Scientists | Nov 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Posted by Sarah on Sunday, October 23, 2011 Strong winds are problematic for a few reasons: we can’t talk to each other at all, we become incredibly exhausted far too easily, our tent has a good possibility of air-lifting, and it is generally an...
