What are the most common misconceptions that people have about living or working in the Arctic?
A common misconception is that it is cold all the time. It can be warm in the summer. What do you like the best about doing work in the Arctic? The best part about being in the Arctic is working with the people—the scientists and native people who live in the Arctic. Experiencing all of the wildlife is also a highlight. What do you like the least about doing work in the Arctic? The mosquitoes! Also, the Arctic is far away and getting there takes a long time (two days!). What changes—if any—have you noticed in the Arctic during the time you have been working there? I have noticed warmer temperatures in the summer, different sightings of wildlife and plant life, and differences in the timing of natural events. What one thing would you most like kids to learn from studying the Arctic? The Arctic is an extreme and beautiful environment that must be preserved and protected. On Being a Kid… What kinds of books did you like to read when you were a kid? Why? I liked reading Nancy Drew books be
