STEAM Training
I have been wondering for years about how to get paid to teach science in Maine, to adults, my way. How about a facility with loads of hands-on activities or […]
Glacial geology says, “What?”
It is very dangerous riding in a car with a Geologist driver. Their attention is not always 100% on the road. Birders are also notoriously distracted drivers. So perhaps a […]
Shackleton’s Crew Rescued
100 years ago yesterday (August 30th, 1916) Shackleton returned to Elephant Island to rescue the rest of his crew who were stranded when their ship, the Endurance, was crushed by […]
Coastal island hop or icy-cold lake swim?
Let’s say you were on a family trip that lasted generations, with the goal of finding an area plentiful in food and resources. You would have to make difficult decisions, […]
Trevor Chinn’s good work acknowledged by the International Glaciological Society — SIRG – Snow and Ice Research Group New Zealand
It was announced on Monday the 25th July 2016 that Dr Trevor Chinn has been awarded the Richardson Medal in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the International Glaciological Society […]
Striations
Click on any image to enlarge it. I was driving from Bethel, Maine to Gorham, NH on Rt 2 yesterday and could see these striations from across the road while […]
When life gives you mountains
…try to eat them. And when that doesn’t work, bask in their glory, be humbled by their presence, and thank them for not hurting you. There was a short I […]
