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Antarctica Adventure - In-person

Into Antarctica: The Research, Experience, and Takeaways

2023-02-14 15:00:00 2023-02-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Antarctica Adventure - In-person Kathleen Reedy, a National Science Foundation researcher, will discuss attempts to explore the continent, its geography and wildlife. Presented in partnership with the North Bethesda Village. Davis Library -

Tuesday, February 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-14 15:00:00 2023-02-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Antarctica Adventure - In-person Kathleen Reedy, a National Science Foundation researcher, will discuss attempts to explore the continent, its geography and wildlife. Presented in partnership with the North Bethesda Village. Davis Library -

Kathleen Reedy, a National Science Foundation researcher, will discuss attempts to explore the continent, its geography and wildlife. Presented in partnership with the North Bethesda Village.

It is one thing to view the Antarctic from a plane or a ship, but an entirely different experience to be dropped off on the continent’s ice shelf for a lengthy stay. During the first to attempt to traverse the continent, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his Endurance crew braved an agonizing trip only to be rebuffed by the sea, ice, and weather. In contrast, commercial firms now advertise pleasure trips to the continent. Scientist Kathleen Reedy made seven trips there, spending a total of ten months on her research of human adaptation to cold climate, working at America’s McMurdo and South Pole research stations.

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People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Discussions |

TAGS: | Indoor Program |

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