To better understand local environments and how these are affected by climate change, Regina’s middle school students are often out in the field, observing and collecting data on the natural world around them. She believes that project-based activities and place-based learning engages students and brings relevance to lessons. Through the PolarTREC program, Regina spent three in the Arctic studying release of CO2 from thawing permafrost. She also trained with the TOMODACHI-Toshiba STEM Academy, and the GLOBE program. Follow her on twitter @brinkerscience.