The Strata that Matta
From Desert to Seafloor Fig. 1) team Strata That Matta and OCA instructors: Dr. Leah Joseph, Vale Bazan, Maddie…
Sick and Learning
By Rai Ahmed When I first landed in Texas, I was beyond excited to see what was in store for…
Color Science and Ocean Cores
Color Theory Look at this core below (figure 1) and describe the colors and values you see. Fig. 1) A…
The End of The Ocean Core Teacher-Researcher and Curriculum Experience (TRACX) … Is Just The Beginning
This entire week was an unforgettable experience at the Gulf Coast Repository in College Station, Texas. Today, we finished up…
Educators at the Core of Interpreting Science
The study of ocean sediment cores has been going on for over 50 years. The layers of mud, sand, and…
Searching for the K-PG Boundary
Day 1 of the Ocean Core Teacher Researcher and Curriculum eXperience (TRACX) programm was not like anything I would have…
Using WRMSL Sensors to Unlock Hess Deep’s Secrets
Today was an exciting start for our team under the mentorship of Dr. Jeremy Deans. We officially began working with…
Land Ho!
By Kenzi Lamb Land ho! Our time onboard is coming to an end. As we look forward to exploring the…
Day 10 at Sea
Look Up Friday, July 25 – Day 10 at Sea As we near the Galápagos, excitement hums through the ship….
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
When we gathered around the lab table in the main deck, some people stood, weathering the ship’s rocking, while others…