Students on Ice Antarctic University Expedition 2011
A few spaces are still available on the Students on Ice Antarctic
University Expedition in February 2011. This unique educational
experience is open to international undergraduate and graduate-level
University students and offers the opportunity to enroll in one of
several accredited field courses from Canadian and Scottish
Universities. The students will be mentored by a team of 25 scientists,
historians, artists, explorers, educators, and polar experts. Students
will participate in both cross-disciplinary activities and in-depth
studies in their selected field course, and will develop the knowledge,
skills, perspectives and practices that will help them to pursue their
future careers.
The expedition will serve as a powerful and unique international
platform to inspire, educate, create change, and raise awareness around
the world about polar science and research, the impacts of climate
change and other issues facing Antarctica.
The Antarctic University Expedition involves traveling to southern
Argentina to board the ice-strengthened vessel for the trip south to the
Antarctic Peninsula. The vessel will serve as floating home and
classroom. Expedition participants will conduct at-sea wildlife surveys
during transit, explore Antarctic coastal waters from small boats and
participate in shore-based activities (e.g. visits to wildlife colonies,
research stations and historical sites).
Participation in the expedition is open to University students with an
interest in experiencing the unique Antarctic environment and requires
payment of a substantial expedition fee plus travel costs.
For further information about the expedition and how to apply see:
or contact:
Niki Trudeau, Participant Coordinator
Students on Ice Natural Heritage Building
1740 chemin Pink Gatineau, Québec J9J 3N7
Toll free: 1-866-336-6423
Tel: 1-819-827-3300
Fax: 1-819-827-9951
Email: apply@studentsonice.com
