Brandon Gillette
About
Occupation:
Teacher
Organization:
University of Kansas and the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS)
Brandon Gillette completed his undergraduate work at the University of Kansas in 2004 and his Masters of Education in 2006. For the past five years, he has taught junior high school and high school science in Olathe, Kansas. Mr. Gillette first worked with CReSIS in 2007-2008 as part of the PolarTREC program, partnering with scientists to spend five weeks in Antarctica as part of the Antarctica Ice Sheet Studies Expedition.
Mr. Gillette recently joined the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) and has returned to the University of Kansas as an education graduate research assistant where he has begun work on a PhD in geography and environmental science with an emphasis in GIS and remote sensing. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and dog, traveling, and playing recreational sports, and will be running his first marathon in October 2010!
Brandon Gillette's Content
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February 5, 2011 No beverage service. . . |
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December 1, 2010 On the way home. . . |
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November 25, 2010 Flights canceled. . . |
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November 23, 2010 Quick update. . . |
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November 19, 2010 FLYING! |
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November 16, 2010 Grounded. . . |
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November 14, 2010 Crevasse Training |
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November 14, 2010 NY Times Article |
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November 13, 2010 Silence . . . |
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November 12, 2010 Finally some leisure, followed by more work |
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| How Much Data is Enough? | Lesson | 21 February 2013 | |
| Interactive Sea Level Rise Maps | Web Link | 20 February 2013 | |
| PolarTREC 2007 - WAIS Divide | Web Link | 28 November 2011 | |
| Amazing Antarctic Video! | Web Link | 28 November 2011 | |
| Join the Journey! PolarTREC 2007 | Video | 28 November 2011 | |
| Staying Warm in Antarctica! | Lesson | 15 October 2011 | |
| Science Teacher Prepares for Polar Expedition | Article | 28 January 2011 |
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A familiar look . . . |
CReSIS Greenland Ice Sheet Studies | May 29, 2009 - 6:32am |
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WAIS! |
Antarctic Weather Stations | January 27, 2008 - 8:52am |
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Amazing Photos! |
Oden Antarctic Expedition 07 | January 1, 2008 - 8:59pm |
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Happy New Year! |
Antarctic Weather Stations | January 1, 2008 - 8:52pm |
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City Champs! |
Antarctic Ice Sheet Studies | December 17, 2007 - 5:24pm |
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Some trials with Google Earth |
Antarctic Ice Sheet Studies | November 22, 2007 - 7:48am |
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A little bit of frostbite |
Antarctic Undersea ROV | October 31, 2007 - 2:54pm |
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Photos! |
Antarctic Undersea ROV | October 18, 2007 - 8:32am |
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AMAZING! |
Antarctic Undersea ROV | October 5, 2007 - 9:57am |
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Good Luck! |
Kuril Islands Biocomplexity | July 8, 2007 - 7:44am |
I just wanted to say hello! It has been great reading about your adventure on the Healy. I'm very excited about hearing of your journey next week during the 'Live from IPY.'
~Brandon Gillette
{read more}I just wanted to say hello! It has been great reading about your adventure on the Healy. I'm very excited about hearing of your journey next week during the 'Live from IPY.'
~Brandon Gillette
{read more}It was great to hear you and Cathy today during the webinar. It sounds like you're getting a lot done and that your're having a great time doing it. It's making those of us that aren't leaving for a while very jealous. Or at least just me anyway. Enjoy the rest of your trip...{read more}
It was a pleasure meeting you in Fairbanks. I am very much looking forward to reading about your adventures in the wondrous detail and voice you have to offer!
Wasn't the Anchorage airport amazing?! Not to mention the view. I sat upstairs on that observation platform for nearly an...{read more}
The first thing you should do is make sure there is a minimal amount of skin exposed to the elements. Layering your gloves (or socks) is a great idea. The material of the gloves or socks is definitely something to take into consideration. Cotton is not a good choice with...{read more}