Lollie Garay
About
Occupation:
Teacher
Organization:
Redd School
Lollie Garay teaches Integrated Earth/Space Science at the Redd school in Houston, Texas. Her educational mission is to get students, teachers, and the general public excited about learning by modeling a "can-do" attitude!
In 2007 Mrs. Garay spent 7 weeks in the Antarctic Seas conducting oceanographic studies with Dr. Tish Yager and an international research team through PolarTREC. Since then, she and Dr. Yager have teamed up on a joint global oceans study that will translate Dr. Yager’s carbon sequestration research into classroom activities and educational outreach.
She feels that her previous PolarTREC experience transformed her way of thinking and has opened up a whole new world of experiences for her students! By immersing students in real-life research and project-based learning, Mrs. Garay strives to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related careers, especially among under-represented groups. When she isn’t working on multiple projects, she and her husband Rey enjoy traveling, reading, and sharing new adventures!
Lollie Garay's Content
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May 1, 2011 Sea Ice Coring |
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April 30, 2011 Busy Last Days |
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April 28, 2011 Almost a 19hr. Day! |
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April 26, 2011 A Day of Many Successes |
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April 25, 2011 Back to Barrow |
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January 30, 2011 El último día para probar en el hielo |
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| En el primer día afuera, yo tuve...">January 28, 2011 ¡Segundo día en el hielo! | Read Full Journal | 4 February 2011 |
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January 26, 2011 Por Fin Al Hielo |
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January 24, 2011 Llegando a Barrow |
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January 13, 2011 Listo, o No |
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| Pumping Carbon | Activity | 19 March 2012 | |
| Interview with Dr. Tish Yager | Audio | 28 November 2011 | |
| Do You See What Icy? | Lesson | 26 November 2011 | |
| The Amazing Antarctic Trek | Lesson | 14 October 2011 | |
| Identifying Sea Ice | Lesson | 11 October 2011 |
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Questions from Redd School |
Weddell Seals in the Ross Sea | January 11, 2012 - 10:04am |
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Countdown "To the Ice"! |
Weddell Seals in the Ross Sea | January 4, 2012 - 5:19pm |
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Great classroom material! |
Winter Sampling | November 22, 2011 - 5:02pm |
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PMEL Mooring |
Winter Sampling | November 15, 2011 - 6:53pm |
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A Fellow Texan! |
Human Impacts in Antarctica 2011 | November 13, 2011 - 5:56pm |
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Unexpected Surprise |
Winter Sampling | November 13, 2011 - 5:42pm |
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Chantelle the Storm Rider |
Winter Sampling | November 9, 2011 - 11:24am |
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Bon voyage Chantelle! |
Winter Sampling | November 3, 2011 - 6:56pm |
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Saludos Juan |
Seawater Property Changes in the Southern Ocean | March 26, 2011 - 6:29pm |
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Two Months and Counting! |
Ice Core Drilling in West Antarctica 2010 | January 17, 2011 - 11:18am |
Thanks for the info Chantelle!
I was sooo distraught today...we have been plagued by daily internet interruptions at school for 2 weeks!! Always in the middle of something. We missed your Live Event because of it. I wanted to "be" there so badly!! If we are up tomorrow, we will watch the...{read more}
Hi Sam,
Well, in the short time that is allowed for sampling here, every minute is spent focused on the objectives planned long before the actual expedition.
As always, there are new questions or topics coming up that scientists would like to find answers to. That usually involves...{read more}
Hi Shane!
It takes a lot of energy to form ridges in the ice! Wind and ocean work together to move massive sheets of sea ice that crash into one another. As they're pushed together, there's really no place to go but up (think mountain building on a small scale!) Pictures don't do justice...{read more}
Hi Ashton!
Well, I'm not sure when the process begins but in January there was not as much buildup as there is now. I would imagine that as soon as sea ice begins to form, the wind and currents begin to move it, and it continues to ridge up as long as there's ice. I was told that the huge...{read more}
Hi John!
Of course I remember you, I still use some of your Erubus images when we study volcanism :)
Yes, the week is short and although there are only 3 days of sampling, prep and processing work takes up the remaining time. Seems like as soon as we get a rhythm going, it's time to...{read more}
Thanks Juan, No I'm not totally confused :) I'm glad you clarified the point about wind driven circulation.
So, in your Mar 9th post(water masses) you said that using the properties of surface water can help identify the source of a particular water mass. Does mixing (through circulation)...{read more}
Hi Middle School!
Looks like you're trying to stump the teacher- good! :)
Here are my answers!
Simone: Water temp is about -1.8C. that's the coldest it can get without freezing. And yes, the water situation has improved!
Rachel: Good question! The whole idea for doing...{read more}
Gary, You know, you and Heidi on the same ice sheet....can you handle it?? What a hoot!
Cheers my friend!
Lollie
{read more}Hi Tom! I am back - it was a full 12 day voyage! Lots of work, fun, and enlightening. We will have to share stories after your voyage...{read more}
Steve, this is very interesting!Thanks for sharing- is there any more information on Mr. Kooymann's migration studies? We got a lot of pictures last year around this area- I'm going back to see if I can see any molting too...{read more}