McMurdo (MCM) Long Term Ecological site (LTER)
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The NSF-funded LTER network has 27 sites around the World to gain a comprehensive understanding of ecological phenomena occurring over long periods of time and across broad spatial scales. We are one of 2 Antarctic sites. https://mcm.lternet.edu/
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Hello Bluesky. The McMurdo LTER just arrived here. Stay tuned for posts about our research and other events in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of East Antarctica. We are currently winding down or 32nd field season. Please follow us to hear all about it. Thanks!
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Students rocking their presentations at our annual Science Meeting at University of New Mexico @unm.edu
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Congrats to our former fearless leader, Dr. Berry Lyons for being awarded this year's Goldthwait Polar Medal
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Abigail Borgmeier took it a step further, connecting our research on Dry Valley soils to the importance of science-informed policy - essential in order for our work to address global challenges.
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In the photo: At Huey Stream, Jared Collins and Gavin Wagner delivered the straight dope to our visitors, sharing the groundbreaking research we conduct and why this work simply can’t be done anywhere else on Earth. Their clarity, expertise, and enthusiasm made a big impression.
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During a recent visit by distinguished staffers from the Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, our grad students absolutely shined. Huge shoutout to ALL our students! More in comments
distinguished visitors talking to two grad students in the McMurdo Dry Valleys
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Hello Bluesky. The McMurdo LTER just arrived here. Stay tuned for posts about our research and other events in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of East Antarctica. We are currently winding down or 32nd field season. Please follow us to hear all about it. Thanks!