Greeley, chair of the NASA Astrobiology Institute's Europa Focus Group, sees promise in using the
discoveries of polar research to understand the chemistry, physics, and biology that may exist on Europa.
After learning the basics of layering, I held extensive interviews with female
survivors of polar research, who insured me that proper boots and gloves were the keys to comfort.
Topics on the agenda include achieving inclusivity in polar research, opportunities for networking and mentorship, and how gender inclusivity influences the
quality of polar research and research experiences.
Although he was trained as an oceanographer and worked for eight years at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, in his role as curator of the ice core collection Hargreaves has become a familiar
member of the polar research community.
IPY engaged the public to communicate the
relevance of polar research to the entire planet, strengthened connections with the Indigenous people of the Arctic, and established new observational networks.