Tagged: SCAR

Basking in the conference afterglow or swansong? - Ice Doctor

Victoria Metcalf • Sep 11, 2014 •

• Academia,
• Antarctic,
• Antarctica,
• Antarctica,
• Auckland,
• careers,
• conferences,
• SCAR,
• Science,
• Science Communication,
• science communication

Conferences are seen as one of the few remaining perks of a scientist’s life. A chance to step away from academia and to travel, even if only out of one’s earthquake ravaged home city. Sometimes though, as much as they energise and present opportunities to reconnect with the scientific community, conferences can be a harsh reminder of just … Read More

A flurry of Antarctic scientists - Ice Doctor

Victoria Metcalf • Aug 22, 2014 •

• Academia,
• Antarctic,
• Antarctica,
• Antarctica,
• Auckland,
• climate change,
• conference,
• SCAR,
• Science,
• science communication,
• scientists

Antarctic scientist gets close to study subject, a Weddell seal. Antarctic scientists tend to feel passionate about their subject areas. For those of you living in Auckland, New Zealand, happily going about your daily lives you might be blissfully unaware that approximately 1000 Antarctic scientists are currently beginning to infiltrate the city. Think of them like a flurry of … Read More