Interviewer: Genavieve Pansera Cruise: Sikuliaq Interviewee: Amanda Williams Q1) Where were you born? A: Alexandria, Virginia – I grew up in a suburban neighborhood outside of Washington, DC and spent time boating with my parents and sister. I fostered a love for the ocean that way because we would always go to the ocean and […]
The Spirit of Science (SKQ2024-11T)
Imagine you are an old person. You sit in your yard, drinking a warm cup of coffee as you see the sunrise. As the first rays of sunlight illuminate your home, you reflect on everything that you have gone through: every single choice that made you the person you are today. Those were the good old […]
My STEMSEAS Experience – Sam Gatuz (SKQ2024-11T)
Dear Reader, It’s hard to imagine that the past three days have been a reality; much less that they truly were only three short days. In this stretched time, I’ve questioned my surroundings more times than I ever had before. Often, I ask myself whether there is a miscommunication between my eyes and my mind. […]
Reflections from Grace (SKQ2024-11T)
July 31, 2024 Dear reader, I am currently writing this blog post a day later than I was supposed to write it. I have been bedridden for the last 18 hours. We departed from Seward at 08:00 sharp on July 30, 2024, so swiftly that I could barely tell we were even moving. I was […]
Alaska Adventures With STEMSEAS (SKQ2024-11T)
First stop on our journey from Anchorage to Seward, we observed land substance at Earthquake Park located in Anchorage, Alaska. The Good Friday earthquake and tsunami took place on March 1964 and devastated the impacted communities. During this stop, STEMSEAS mentor, Dr. Callan Bentley explained how landforms are created through events such as earthquakes. A […]
Adventure in the Indian ocean
My name is Rylin Lofton, I am currently an undergraduate student at The Ohio State University studying biology. My Freshman year I sailed on the JOIDES Resolution on expedition 398P and on a STEMSEAS cruise on R/V Endeavor. Upon completing my STEMSEAS cruise I joined alumni network giving me access to incredible opportunities. Through a […]
Trapped Voluntarily
One never thinks about the fact that when they get on a cruise ship or on a plane that they will be trapped voluntarily in that piece of machinery with those specific people on board. In a car one can get out, on a train or a bus there are stops, all of these other […]
Exploring the Wonders of Ocean Science
Stem Seas has already proven to be an awe-inspiring journey. For anyone aspiring to pursue a career in marine science, the experience of living aboard a research vessel is beyond valuable. It’s more than just adapting to life at sea; it’s a deep immersion into the workings of maritime careers and the essential scientific operations […]
Wait…you want me to be in charge?!
By: Dr. Jeanette Pirlo | STEMSEAS Educator and Assistant Professor, CSU Stanislaus It wasn’t but a few weeks ago when I was invited to be an educator onboard the E/V Nautilus for the second time. The catch though was that I’d be the STEMSEAS educator with previous experience….now don’t get me wrong, there is nothing […]
A Full Circle Moment
By: Alondra Infante-Stevens My time onboard research vessels has been life changing and I owe it all to the STEMSEAS program. Eight years ago, I was privileged enough to sail on the very first STEMSEAS expedition! This year, I was invited back as a mentor for this cohort of students and it has been an […]
