Online Program
Online Lecture: Polar Opposites — Life at Polar Research Stations
Program No. 25133RJ
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about life at polar research stations.
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At a Glance
Join Miko Golachowski, a biologist and former base commander of the Polish Antarctic Expedition, for the third lecture in a four-part series about life at polar research stations. Miko will share his personal experiences from the frozen ends of the earth, highlighting the connection with polar animals and the scientific endeavors conducted in these harsh climates. Learn about the daily life, the environmental connections and the fascinating research conducted in the Arctic and Antarctic. This lecture will provide a unique perspective on life at the poles.
General Notes
This lecture is the third in a series of four: "Online Lecture: Polar Opposites — Discovering the True Poles" (#25045); "Online Lecture: Polar Opposites — Ecosystems of the Arctic and Antarctic" (#25049); "Online Lecture: Polar Opposites — Life at Polar Research Stations" (#25133); "Online Lecture: Polar Opposites — Expert Panel Discussion" (#25056). Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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Miko Golachowski gave an insightful lecture on what it is to live on Antarctica and study the animals that live there. He used facts and personal stories to make this lecture fly by way too fast! A+++
— Review left October 30, 2024