Greenland Polar Research

“The Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) is an international collaboration between Greenland, the US and Denmark to education and train the next generation of polar and STEM professionals. Since its initiation during the International Polar Year in 2007, high school students and teachers from the three countries work together during a 3-week field course in Greenland to study polar environments and the human dimensions of rapid Arctic change. Students practice scientific and engineering methods in a cross cultural outdoor classroom with mentoring from international teachers and students. Funding for JSEP is provided by Naalakkersuisut (the Government of Greenland) and the U.S. National Science Foundation through a grant to Dartmouth College.”

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How do I expand this narrative arc? Looking for ways to continue some of the great work you did over the summer? Consider a local environmental project or experiment that promotes science research and or sustainability. For example:

  • Make sure to leave your time at JSEP with a long-term plan for continuing your research (and, ideally, also a mentor to help oversee and troubleshoot your work). Identify one of the big science fairs (like Regeneron STS) and shoot high!

  • Consider a different type of outdoor-based research opportunity like Colorado Mountain Research

  • Start a Tulip Test Garden and advance our understanding of how climate change is impacting the cycles of perennial flowers

  • If are a girl, consider spending a fascinating summer doing research on a glacier with Girls on Ice

  • Engage in urban beautification through Guerrilla Gardening or Incredible Edible

  • Take you interest in biology to outer space when you send a science experiment to the International Space Station through Cubes in Space or Dream Up

Summer Program, ResearchBetsy PutnamScience, Environment