The International Polar Year (IPY), which begins in March 2007 and continues until 2009, is a program of international research and education focused on the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

Live from IPY! celebrates the International Polar Year by transporting the public to remote polar locations through live from the field calls and Internet presentations. Live from IPY! utilizes an Internet platform that supports real-time online presentations, audio, and chat functions to allow for interaction with teachers and researchers during their PolarTREC expeditions. Anyone can register for these events and participation is free! Each live event is also archived for downloading and viewing.

Instructions for Joining a Live From IPY Event

You can download the instructions in PDF form below:

Live From IPY Instructions (PDF - 500 KB)

Event Information

20 August 2008 - Join PolarTREC teacher Gerty Ward and the oceanographic researchers working on the Canadian Icebreaker Louis S. St-Laurent in the Beaufort Sea. Learn more about the expedition here. Event starts at 9 AM Alaska Daylight Time [7 AM HST, 10 AM PDT, 11 AM MDT, 12 PM CDT, 1 PM EDT].