(9/27/2024) Our first full day at sea was filled with the bright eyes of eager students and their seasoned scientist mentors, ready to meet the challenges ahead. For many, this our first time ever on the ship. New experiences, new sensations. The first challenge? Seasickness. Seasickness isn’t uncommon. Even seasoned sailors get it. Caused by […]
Announcing our new Alumni Advisory Committee!
We are so excited to introduce you to our first STEMSEAS Alumni Advisory Committee! These amazing people have all sailed with us one or more times and are dedicated to giving back to the program through serving as ambassadors and advisors for making the program even better. Feel free to reach out to them to […]
Never a dull moment!
From the crew to the students, there was never a dull moment or a chance to feel out of place. For many of us, it was our first time venturing this far out to sea, and the camaraderie made it an unforgettable experience. I have to give a special shoutout to one of the undergraduates, […]
Scientists learning together; at every age and every stage
By Melanie McCoy I was one of two STEMSEAS alumni selected to participate in a UNOLS research expedition aboard the R/V Roger Revelle in the Arabian Sea this past June. As part of the Arabian Sea Transition Layer Departmental Research Initiative (ASTraL), and Enhancing Knowledge of the Arabian Sea Marine Environment through Science and Advanced […]
Porthole View of Waves During Sikuliaq Transit
Wondering why many of us on our August trip had motion sickness? Or perhaps what it’s like to be socks in a laundry machine? Instructor-Mentor Kris Ludwig recorded this from inside her cabin on a stormy day.
What is it Really Like Living at Sea?
Living on a ship in the middle of the ocean sounds very appealing when first mentioned (at least to those who are into that kind of thing). And, coming from someone who has spent what feels like six months living on this ship (in reality its only been six days,) I can sincerely tell you […]
Our 3rd Day Out at Sea!
Our 3rd day out at sea! We are officially “boat people.” On Wednesday we waved goodbye to the Port of Seattle and the “landies” with our STEMSEAS hats in hand. Before we left we went on a tour of the Sikuliaq followed by a reception held by the University of Alaska to thank everyone that […]
What We’ve Been Up to Thus Far
Monday, August 15, 2016 – Arrival in Seattle, WA Ten undergraduates arrive from nine states to meet each other in person for the first time. Tuesday, August 16 – First Day and Night Aboard the SIKULIAQ Ice-breaking and overview of procedures with Mentor Karen Thomson Steele Reflection Activity with Karen Met captain and crew members […]
Day 2 at sea
My name is Anaiya Reliford, a rising junior chemical engineering major, computer science minor at Howard University, originally from San Leandro, California (near Oakland, CA). I am interested in failure analysis and sustainability. Without a set career path, I was very blessed to be one of the trailblazers for this STEMSEAS program. As a primary […]
May 10 – setting sail from San Diego
Time of departure: 9:15 a.m. There was plenty of anxious chatter rounding about the ship in its departure. Matthew shared his knowledge on dolphins, telling us that they have names for one another. Mark taught us that a nautical mile (a knot) equals 1.15 statute miles, and that a degree of latitude is 60 […]
