December 4, 2009 What It Takes to Make Science Happen In Antarctica

Hello Trekkers,

I have found it is fascinating to introduce myself to everyone I happen to be standing or sitting near. While a huge number of the people here are directly working with a science program like I am, many people living here are going to work every day like most adults where you live. They do jobs like trash collection and sorting, road repair, water services, firefighting, housing office staff, janitors, chefs, dish washers, recreation coordinators, priests or ministers, nurses, pilots, painters, repairmen, office assistance, shop keepers, yoga instructors, gym trainers, town managers, large equipment operators. Everything needed to support the work of science

Jamie is a bilingual elementary teacher who is working on staff in the dining room where they feed 1100 people 3 meals a day. Laura manages the store which sells items from souvenirs and toiletries, to beverages and snacks, Aaron is one of about 40 fire fighters who work here in McMurdo. These are just three of the people I have met while I have been here in McMurdo Station the past week. Here are interviews with Jamie, Laura and Aaron. Their stories are unique and fascinating. Their jobs here are vital to the work of science.

Jamie

Laura

Aaron

Is there a job you can think of that might be in your town that I haven't listed? Add it to the list in the "ASK THE TEAM" section and I'll see if it's here.

Trekkers, hope you enjoyed meeting some of my new friends!!

Mr. W