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Join TREC 2005!

The TREC program consists of four main components: (1) arctic field research experiences, (2) classroom and public connections, (3) teacher professional development and (4) sustained community and support. TREC 2005 will feature a new cohort of TREC research teams -- scientists and teachers collaborating in arctic science, with connections to the classroom and beyond. There are many ways to participate in TREC:

The deadline for teacher and researcher applications for 2005 TREC field research has passed.

Join virtually through:

  • Message boards
  • Photo albums
  • Live and archived internet presentations
  • Online learning resources

All these items are available in the Interact, Explore, Learn, and Games sections. The 2005 TREC teams will be featured as soon as they are selected; in the meantime, Explore the TREC 2004 projects.

TREC Participating Classrooms - Register your class to participate in TREC through live calls and presentations from the field and more. Click here.

Education Discussion List - Participate in a community of educators, scientists, and community members to support science education. Click here.


Funding for TREC is provided by the National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs Arctic Sciences Section.


Photo Credits: Left: Kwon Hyojung, San Diego State University. Center: Retrieving an ice sample at Summit, Greenland, compliments of Richard Alley. Right: Al Werner, Mount Holyoke College, motoring out to Longyearbyen, Svalbard.