The Department of Atmospheric Sciences' Kelsey Barber has embarked on an Antarctic voyage to conduct field work on the open waves. She has graciously agreed to chronicle her travels and provide an invaluable first-hand account of what it's like to conduct research in one of the most dangerous environments on our planet.

March 10, 2025
Letter #1: The Voyage Begins - Barber sets the stage for the expedition, explaining the ship's history as well the story of what led her to this opportunity.
Read the story here!