My experiences with STEMSEAS so far has been completely different from every research experience I have ever had. Starting off, I have never been so seasick in my life (thankfully it was only for a couple of days) which I cured with some fresh air and determination to be in the lab learning. It’s a […]
Last full day at sea
My experiences with STEMSEAS so far has been completely different from every research experience I have ever had. Starting off, I have never been so seasick in my life (thankfully it was only for a couple of days) which I cured with some fresh air and determination to be in the lab learning. It’s a […]
And as it was said, “fair winds and following seas”
From the fall in temperature, the increase in marine life sightings, and the strengthening in friendships, we know we are almost to Seward. While our excitement for land mirrors that of the crews’, it is bittersweet to have to soon say goodbye to the Sikuliaq and the now family-like faces that have emerged from being […]
Seward, Here We Come!
Well we are on the last day of blogging, which means we are a day and a half out from Seward, Alaska! Today, we got to launch a XBT which is short for ‘Expendable Bathythermograph’. The objective of this tool is to calculate the water depth and temperature. Tomorrow, we will also be launching a […]
Letter to doopoo
Hey doopoo, How you doin? I really miss your morning meows. I hope you’re soaking in lots of sun and getting all the treats from mom! I’ve been super busy for the past week on the Sikuliaq. We’ve been participating in hands on science and technology and even got to work with a prototype machine […]
The Journey So Far…
Our journey so far has been full of ups and downs, quite literally, but today we were lucky enough to wake up on our fifth day to a beautiful clear sky and fairly calm seas. As we hit the halfway mark of our trip it makes me look back at everything that has happened so […]
Extreme Sport: Storm Pipetting
We might as well start this off by stating a simple fact; I am a master in the art of pipetting. Through years of sports demanding hand-eye coordination, my precision is impeccable. It is so satisfying to be able to pick up such a tiny amount of liquid, such as 1 microliter, and create a […]
Alexis’s Tips for seasickness
Lay down Eat a lot of starchy foods while laying down if that makes you comfortable Drink lots of water Get lots of fresh air Make sure you have seasickness pills Have people around you that care Don’t worry it’ll soon all be over This is the fourth day at sea but my first official […]
Rockin’ and rollin’ our way up the coast
As our fourth day at sea is coming to a close, I am noticing a trend in our voyage: the need for adaptability and flexibility. The science we are capable of is being determined by the conditions of the sea, and right now they are not in our favor… We are currently out racing a […]
Science or Science Fiction?
Being on the ocean amidst all the science equipment, crew members and ocean turbulence, I feel more like being inside one of National Geographic documentaries, an experience that I have always thought existed only behind a TV screen rather than being able to experience it in real-life. I do not know where to start, but […]
