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The Odyssey Discovery Podcast

The Odyssey Discovery Podcast

By: Kirsten Alburg
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Hosted by Kirsten Alburg, The Odyssey Discovery Podcast takes you beyond the classroom and into real world learning. Discover stories from field science, conservation, storytelling, and personal growth, along with actionable insights you can apply—whether you’re an educator, lifelong learner, or simply curious about the world. Come join us and explore the adventure of discovery together.Kirsten Alburg
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  • Eps: 2 Interview a Scientist: Dr. Joanna Young (Glaciers and Inspiring Girls)
    Feb 14 2025

    Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of glaciers, climate science, and empowering the next generation of explorers with Dr. Joanna Young. As a renowned glacier scientist and a leader in Inspiring Girls Expeditions, Dr. Young blends cutting-edge research with a passion for education, taking young women into the wild to experience science firsthand.

    From the frozen landscapes of the Arctic to the frontlines of climate change, we’ll explore her groundbreaking work, the power of mentorship, and the stories that fuel her mission to inspire the next generation of scientists and adventurers.

    Get ready to shift your perspective and discover the beauty, challenges, and resilience of our frozen world. Let’s dive in!

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    22 mins
  • Eps. 1: Interview a Scientist: Caroline Bouchard (Greenland Arctic)
    Sep 12 2022

    In our first edition of Odyssey Discovery we interview a senior researcher at the Greenland Climate Research Centre of the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources in Nuuk, Caroline Bouchard. Caroline's research interests include arctic and subarctic fish and fisheries, pelagic ecology in ice-covered seas, fish early life history, fisheries acoustics, fish population dynamics, and polar cod a key species in arctic marine ecosystems. Join us as Caroline tells us her incredible story and shares resources for educators who would like to connect their students with the Arctic.

    The Arctic Sea Ice educational package is a part of core curriculum in schools in Nunavik, it hasn't been formally launched more widely, but most everything is still available at education.arcticeider.com

    The People of a Feather education package is of course a finished product as well that is available with the film's education license. We also put together a number of lesson plans for home schooling during the pandemic linked to the ASI EP that you can access here - https://arcticeider.com/education-outreach/home-school/

    EduArctic program. https://program.edu-arctic.eu/faqs/online_lessons#online_lessons

    Greenland Institute of Natural Resources https://natur.gl/?lang=en

    To stay updated on Arctic Odyssey episodes or to learn more about how you can connect your students with the Arctic...

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    7 mins
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