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Science and stories from literally the coolest places on the planet! It’s said that the poles are the thermometer for the rest of the planet- what happens to the rest of us, has already been happening there for years. It’s easy with the state of the world currently to bunker down in a little private bubble, but its more essential than ever that we broaden our horizons and remember that there’s a world out there that is incredible- and needs us! And if that sounds too heavy for you then instead why not join us to escape as we take to on audial adventures to these strange and remote and beautiful places? We’ll speak to guests who’ve looked polar bears in the eye, who drive 12k ton ships through ice 9ft thick or who spend years doing science with no-one but three other people and thousands of penguins for company! These are Polar Times we live in. Join us, and we’ll take you there! An APECS Production (Association of Polar Early Career Scientists). Music credits: ”Scuba” - Metre Unaltered License: CC BY-NC-SA
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Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
New episode! Our guest today is Thea Schneider, a soon-to-be PhD student and former participant of the MOSAiC summer school. Our host, Alexandra, and Thea chat about the MOSAiC summer school on board the Russian icebreaker Akademik Federov. Thea introduces us to the daily life on board the Russian icebreaker and the many diverse aspects of fieldwork, despite the exciting hours of watching polar bears from a safe distance.
Next to her degree in physics, Thea also has a BA in Photography. She therefore also talks about how to use photos to bring the scientific world closer to a public audience. They talk about Theas motivation for doing outreach and talk about the importance of showing photos from the polar regions to the public in order to highlight the changes happening in these regions. She is currently compiling an exhibition with her photos about the expedition which will be held in summer this year. You can find more about her art work on her website http://theaschneider.com/ and on Instagram @the.answer.is.north.
Tweet APECS (@Polar_Research) or email us (thesearepolartimes@gmail.com) to get in contact with us!
(Contains explicit language)
Episode edited by Alexandra Zuhr
Cover art by Matthew Nelson
Music: "Scuba" by Metre, Nul Tiel Records, UK (unaltered) CC BY-NC-SA
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