The Ross Sea Connection: Linking broad audiences to an Antarctic Ecosystem
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Josh Kohut and Janice McDonnell Chris ParsonsRutgers University Word Craft
Harold Clark Chris LinderLiberty Science Center Chris Linder Photography
The Ross Sea Connection:
Linking broad audiences to an Antarctic Ecosystem
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The Ross Sea, Antarctica
Hannes Grobe, Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany
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Intrusions of Modified Circumpolar
Deep Water (MCDW) serve as a
source of Fe to surface waters over
vast portions of the Ross Sea
MCDWderived Fe drives
ecosystem structure and function
by increasing maximum quantumyield, photosynthetic rates and chl,
and by promoting blooms of large
diatoms.
Our Hypotheses:Mike Hiscock, Adam Kustka, Pheobe Lam,
Chris Measures, and Josh Kohut
Dinninman et al. 2003
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Deep Glider (1000m)
Locate and map MCDW intrusion
December 2010
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R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer
Underway surface surveys will map
- photosynthetic efficiency (Fv/Fm)
- dissolved Fe
Vertical profiles
- macro- and micronutrients
- phytoplankton production
- assemblage and physiology
- POC
On-deck
- Trace metal clean incubation experiments
Intense sampling of the MCDW intrusion
January 2010
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Broader Impact Objectives
Increase awareness and understanding of
- global climate change
- the Antarctic Ross Sea ecosystem
- methods and technologies used by researchers aboard the ship
- careers in ocean science, through interviews with the scientists and ship crew
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Audience
Informal learners
Grade 6-9 educators
Based on evaluation of similar projects
during the International Polar Year
programs
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COSEECOSEE--Networked Ocean World (NOW)Networked Ocean World (NOW)
265 Members
100 Scientists
Linking ocean scientists and educators in the virtual world
COSEE NOW is facilitating Ocean Observing partnerships to:
assess the knowledge & needs of Ocean Observing audiences
improve collaboration & coordination between scientists and educators
increase public awareness to improve societys ocean literacy
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Located in Jersey City, NJ, in Liberty State
Park
Opened in 1993; Renovated and reopened2007
Largest science center in NYC/NJ area:
295,000 sq ft
NJs most visited museum: nearly 1 millioneach year, through onsite, offsite, and
online programs.
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The Ross Sea ConnectionAugust 9-13, 2010
Summer Teacher Institute for 25-30 Earth Science Teachers, Grades 6-9Hosted at Liberty Science Center
Content
Climate Change Context
Antarctica Mission Overview
Ocean Circulation
Properties of Seawater
Seawater Chemistry
Phytoplankton
Strategy
Storytelling and Photography in Teaching Science
Lessons & Hands-on Activities
Visit to Rutgers
Ocean Observatories
Slocum Gliders
Meeting Mission Staff
Preparing Students for Mission and Live Audio Links
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The Ross Sea Connection
January 2011
Field Season
Daily Mission Blog- Written by Chris Linder and
accompanying science writer
- Posted on public website
Live Audiocasts from the Ship to LSC and Classrooms (8)- Hosted by Chris Linder
- Provision of video and data prior to audiocast
- Interviews with researchers and others with Q&A from students
- Utilizing COSEE-NOW resources to connect multiple sites- Reaching at least 750 students and their teachers
Evaluation
- Guided the design of our approach- Effectiveness of the program through surveys and interviews
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The Ross Sea Connection:
Summary
BroaderImpacts are an integral part of the entire program.
YOU are an integral part of the entire program.
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1 - COSEE-Ocean Learning Communities
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COSEECOSEE Centers for Ocean Sciences Educational ExcellenceCenters for Ocean Sciences Educational ExcellenceThe COSEE mission:
to spark and nurture collaborations among research scientists and educators to
advance ocean discovery and make known the vital role of the ocean in our lives.
COSEE Network Goals: Fostering the integration of ocean research into high-quality educational materials Enabling ocean researchers to gain a better understanding of educational organizations and pedagogy
Enhancing educators' capacity to deliver high-quality educational programs in the ocean sciences
Promoting a deeper understanding of the ocean and its influence on each person's quality of life and our national prosperity