Students on Ice Expedition Announcement
IPY Antarctic University Expedition
13-28 February 2009
Antarctica
Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis.
For further information, please go to:
http://www.uantarctic.org/index.htm
Students on Ice Expeditions is now accepting applications for the
International Polar Year (IPY) Antarctic University Expedition 2009, a
two-week, ship-based, field course in Antarctica, 13-28 February 2009.
This expedition provides the opportunity to study in one of the most
exceptional and remote places on Earth. The theme for this expedition is
"Environmental Leadership," which will be explored through the history,
culture, general science, and politics of Antarctica. One of the
objectives of this expedition is to provide students from around the
world the opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and practice by
providing experiential learning and field experience during the early
stages of their academic career. Once in Antarctic waters, all students
will make frequent field trips to the Antarctic mainland via inflatable
Zodiacs from the main ship. These landings will be supplemented by
lectures and lab exercises in dedicated space aboard the expedition
vessel, the M/V Ushuaia.
The IPY Joint Committee has endorsed the Antarctic University Expedition
2009. The expedition will have approximately 70 University students, and
19 University faculty, scientists, experts, and educators.
Undergraduate and graduate students from around the world and from any
university can apply to embark on this first ever university expedition
to Antarctica. The expedition provides firsthand experience of the
effects of climate change and an increased awareness of the
environmental issues facing our societies.
Currently, Students on Ice has four partner universities offering accredited
courses during the expedition, University of Alberta, University of Northern
British Columbia, the University of Ottawa, and Concordia University, which
is also giving the opportunity to students to complete an internship during
the expedition. The courses being offered during this expedition are in
glaciology, Antarctic tourism, and practical study in Earth and
atmospheric science. Faculty members from other universities will also
be joining the expedition to participate in developing a long-term
strategy and program for future university expeditions to the Arctic and
Antarctica.
Interested students, professors and sponsors are welcomed to contact us
to participate in this extraordinary expedition. For more details please
visit the expedition website: http://www.uantarctic.org.
Or contact:
Eric Corneau
Special Projects Coordinator
Students on Ice Expeditions
Natural Heritage Building
1740 Chemin Pink
Gatineau, QC J9J 3N7
Canada
Toll free: 866-336-6423
Phone: 819-827-3300
Fax: 819-827-9951
Email: eric [at] studentsonice.com