The Alvei will be an extension of my classroom. As I journey to remote areas of the planet, I hope to inspire and instruct children to realize that together we can make a difference. We can use the technology of today to become united as a global community. Metzger joined the crew of the Alvei in the Kingdom of Tonga on September 18, 1997. Live From Antartica allows students to travel with scientists aboard the research vessel, the Polar Duke, as it sails from Punta Arenas, Chile, to Palmer Station, Antartica.
Scientists post their daily observations and activities to an online journal and answer email.
Students who can t actually travel to Helsinki, Finland, will be able to participate electronically. An Internet Cafe will feature web chats and virtual presentations. Other are reference data from the Environmental Modeling Center or from satellites in Earth orbit. The visualization server has recently been revamped. You may press the BACK button on your browser until you return to Issue 44.