Training Antarctic expeditions in survival and field travel, driving Hägglunds, leading “jollies”, conducting Search and Rescue, crossing sea ice, travelling through crevassed terrain, and assisting scientists on a huge variety of projects. These are some of the roles of a Field Training Officer in Antarctica. With over 20 months spent ‘south’, and another 6 approaching, I am a wealth of knowledge on all things Antarctic-fieldwork, and can provide an insight to life on station, from ‘slushy’ duties, to growing vegetables. And what is a Hägglunds and a jolly?
Research keyword: Antarctic field safety
About the BEAKER STREET ROVING SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Each August, hundreds of Roving Scientists descend upon Hobart, filling up pubs and chatting to strangers as part of Beaker Street Festival. Discover a new world down the lens of microscope, and joining the least-boring bar conversations you’ve ever heard and these free (the chats – not the drinks) events.
For Scientists, Beaker Street’s Roving Scientist Program offers an excellent outreach, professional development, and networking opportunity. It’s the nerdiest and funnest way to share your research with the public, expand your network, and be inspired by leaders in all sectors of science and science communication.
