APECS is an international and interdisciplinary organization for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, early faculty members, educators and others with interests in Polar Regions and the wider cryosphere. I am proud to have joined the Council and into the role as the head of the Education and Outreach Committee.

“The expedition carried out in 2010 by Antony Jinman was considered to be a great success and has contributed significantly to our understanding of the presence of sea ice algae in the northern Arctic Ocean. As such, we wish to thank Antony for their efforts in obtaining these valuable samples and enabling us to further extend our understanding of this important environment.”
Dr. Thomas A. Brown – Biogeochemistry Research Centre – University of Plymouth

This expedition will also be the first test expedition for Education Through Expeditions and its discussion board platform for schools, ETETeachers. Our discussion board will be joined by scientists and teachers so that students questions can be discussed and expressed as the expedition unfolds. Through testing this platform we aim to help further develop our services at ETE to aid the classroom and inspire children to follow their own aspirations in life.

Impressive Scott Ice Sculpture in Plymouth City Centre promotes Polar Science and Climate Change Awareness

At 10am on 21st March 2011, the International Scott Centenary Expedition (ISCE) will unveil a magnificent ice monument of Captain Scott in the Civic Centre Square, Plymouth, with the aid of sponsors Mount Wise.

With strong support from Plymouth City Council, Education Through Expeditions (ETE) will also be running a Polar Activities Day based around Captain Scott and the upcoming ISCE expedition to Antarctica in January 2012.