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Expedition 4: How Do Scientists Know What Data to Collect and How to Collect It?

Catching up, looking ahead, and more scientific practices In last week’s video, Tyler described asking questions and defining problems to direct his focus on the problem of the invasive European green crab, and its relationship to the spiny-headed worm parasite that it has been found to carry. Another step in Tyler’s process was to gather and evaluate information from suggestions […]

Expedition 4: Asking Questions and Defining Problems

Throughout our journey, we will be getting more familiar with the things that scientists and engineers do. Not only are these practices central to the life of a scientist but also to your own experiences in the science classroom and beyond. We’ll start by asking questions and defining problems. Despite the various work settings of […]

Expedition 4: How Do Scientists Know What to Research?

Expedition 3: Developing and Using Models

Catching up, looking ahead, and more scientific practices In last week’s video, Lynn described planning and carrying out her investigation as she set out to collect data in the field. In our final video of this expedition, Lynn discusses how she will use those data to help tell the story of the Ross Ice Shelf […]

Expedition 3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

Catching up, looking ahead, and more scientific practices In last week’s video, Lynn described collecting and evaluating information to direct her focus on the problem of global sea level rise, and its connection to the stability of Antarctic ice shelves. Another step in Lynn’s process was to define problems and design solutions to keep the […]

USDA Posts Blog About Follow a Researcher®

United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) posted a blog about Follow a Researcher®, written by guest author Dr. Lisa Phelps, Program Administrator with University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Read the post at 4-H invites students to tag along on Antarctic expedition.

Expedition 3: How Do Scientists Know What Data to Collect and How to Collect It?

Catching up, looking ahead, and more scientific practices In last week’s video, Lynn described asking questions and defining problems to direct her focus on the problem of global sea level rise, and its connection to the stability of Antarctic ice shelves. Another step in Lynn’s process was to gather and evaluate information from suggestions made in […]

4-H invites students to tag along on Antarctic expedition

By Dr. Lisa Phelps, Program Administrator with University of Maine Cooperative Extension A unique program in Maine is giving teachers around the country the opportunity to let their students tag along with a researcher in the field. The program shows K-12 students the real-life scientific journeys that a STEM-rich (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education […]

ABC7 and FOX22 report on Follow a Researcher®

If you ever wanted to follow a scientist, now is your chance. A graduate student from the University of Maine is in Antarctica testing glaciers and bringing students along on the journey with her through social media. Read the whole story and watch the video report by reporter Shonna Narine.

Expedition 3: How Do Scientists Know What to Research?

Throughout our journey, we will be getting more familiar with the things that scientists and engineers do. Not only are these practices central to the life of a scientist but also to your own experiences in the science classroom and beyond. We’ll start by asking questions and defining problems. Despite the various work settings of science, […]