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Thriving in an Inhospitable Place: One Woman’s Journey Working in Antarctica
This post was originally written for the Antarctic Southern Ocean …
Undergraduate Next Generation of Polar Scientists in the Vernet Lab
Meet the next generation of polar scientists working with me …
Climate Change: What do all scientists and governments agree on?
Scientists from around the world come together to write giant …
Interviews about Citizen Science in Antarctica and FjordPhyto
April is Citizen Science Month! April 2021 marks an entire …
Tiny but Mighty – Why we owe our existence to algae
(This blog was originally written for the International Association of …
Bioluminescent blue ocean – San Diego’s Red Tide
In this interview with Laura Walsh of San Diego’s Surfrider …
Teaser video – behind the scenes interview with Gaby Lamanna
Everything you see is a work of art created by …
I never liked the ocean …
Many people who are interested in Marine Biology or Oceanography …
She’s doing Science in the Wild – Interview with Dr. Ulyana Horodyskyj
She stood in front of a room at NASA’s Building …
Tracking the Painted Dog Pack – Zimbabwe Part 3
We are on the search to find a pack of …
African Ecology Training Center Zimbabwe – Part 2
Imagine a hub where young aspiring biologists and conservationists can come together …
Broken bones in Zimbabwe – Part 1
It was one of those freak accidents. The kind that …
Heading Back to the Ice, 2019
Antarctica is one of the most spectacular places on Earth, …
Expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula
Last year, I had been invited onboard as Guest Scientist …
Ice melted the heart of Mariama Dryak
I first heard of Mariama Dryak when I responded to …
Sundowners and Bushman Solutions. Part 4 – Exploring the Okavango Delta
Sundowners. A ritual I learned in Africa and would like …
Exploring unknowns with Tammy Russell
I always find the moment surreal when you finally meet …
Women in Polar Tourism
The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators–or IAATO–founded in 1991, …
Allison Lee: Polar Phytoplankton PhD Student
A big thanks to Allison Albritton (formerly Randolph) for the …
Life of a Desert Field Scientist – Mindi Lehew
Mindi Lehew is an Environmental Scientist working for the US …
Writing Your Dreams into Realities
They say those who write down their goals and dreams …
Allison Randolph: for the Ocean
My friend, Kate Ruck, told me to follow a woman …
Kathy Barker: Scientist, Writer, Activist
When I was a new scientist starting work in the …
Jaclyn Friedlander: marine conservationist and author of Friends with Fins
Jaclyn Friedlander is a marine and environmental conservationist and creator …
Scientists: Stay Quiet or Speak Up?
Scientists should not be ‘advocates’ or ‘activists’. I’ve heard this …
Seeing the world in 360 degrees – Nikon KeyMission360
A friend lent me his Nikon KeyMission360 camera, so I …
Exploring the Okavango Delta – Part 3
Last year I went to Africa in June. Their dry …
Exploring the Okavango Delta Botswana – Savuti Part 2
“Knock, knock, knock…” “Helloooo…” “Good morniiiiing….” …It’s dark… I sleepily …
Exploring the Okavango Delta in Botswana – Savuti Part 1
I still could not believe I was about to spend …
Bidding High for the Okavango Delta
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Swift Interview with Corvid Expert Kaeli Swift
Kaeli Swift knows crows. Between her undergradaute work and current …
Second Month of Graduate Life
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The Story of Texas Wild’s Jessie Story
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When I Stopped Chasing The Dream Job, I Discovered My Dream Career
Re-posting an article I wrote for National Girls Collaborative Project, …
Beyond the B.S. ~ Career Panel Pop-Up Event
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Seal Blubber and Holiday Runs | Field Diaries – Weddell Seal Team
The seventh and final post in the Antarctica: Weddell Seal Team …
Its an Ice Life |Field Diaries – Weddell Seal Team
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A Typical Weddell Work Day in Antarctica |Field Diaries – Weddell Seal Team
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Recent Posts
- Thriving in an Inhospitable Place: One Woman’s Journey Working in Antarctica
- Undergraduate Next Generation of Polar Scientists in the Vernet Lab
- Climate Change: What do all scientists and governments agree on?
- Interviews about Citizen Science in Antarctica and FjordPhyto
- Tiny but Mighty – Why we owe our existence to algae

To whom it may concern,
Hello! My name is Jessica Rauchut. I am an editor for the Stories in Science team (https://storiesinscience.org/about/) which is a part of the STEM Advocacy Institute (https://www.stemadvocacy.org). I came across your blog and thought you shared some interesting stories and I thought maybe we could include your stories onto our website! The goal is to share experiences from your journey or interaction with science. Then proceed to expand on how this experience impacted you and what you learned from it. We are surrounded by so many stories in science. Stories of success, failure, fear, discovery, serendipity, collaboration, separation, inspiration, mentorship, and so much more! It is these stories that the Journal of Stories in Science is looking to publish. We think sharing your stories on our platform would help us both out in spreading STEM education. Your site would be featured on our website making sure you get the credit you deserve!
Please take a look at our websites and consider sharing your stories with us! If you know of anyone that would be interested in this, please forward this to them! We want to grow and share as much as possible!
Thank you!
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Hello! I happened across your blog about your adventures in Botswana and specifically regarding your time with Tops and Sam. We were in Africa in May 2019, and also had Tops and Sam for our guides! Such a coincidence and I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your game drives as it brought me back to those moments in real living color. Beautiful job with your photos and narrative. We too are from the Seattle area. All kinds of coincidences. Take care…
Aw thanks for leaving a comment and reading the blog! I miss my time there so much Tops and Sam are amazing guides!
Hi Allison,
I just subscribed to your newsletter and thought that I would introduce myself so you’re not like “who’s this random subscriber?” Haha… I’m a childhood friend of a certain mutual friend (redhead from Tucson – I was at her wedding) and I saw her sister’s post about the Disney + show you were on recently. I was curious so I watched the show and read your home page blog post. I’m also interested in marine biology and climate change so I thought I would subscribe. Your post regarding finding your niche was really relatable to me (in regards to my ADHD – so thank you!): I’ve had many interests and have had amazing career opportunities (engineer job hopper here) but even with those amazing opportunities I have felt empty wondering why I hadn’t found my niche. Only, recently, I may have found out what that niche may be. I truly enjoyed reading about the work you are doing and your post also served as reminder to me not to discredit my “various” past experiences because they have eventually led me to finding my niche.
Thank you and looking forward to your newsletters.
Hello! Nice to hear from you. I’m glad to hear you feel like you’re closer to a niche that vibes with your many many interests! Its funny how later in life we see exactly how all those seemingly random previous experiences led us to exactly where we are today! Thank you for writing!
Hi Allison,
I came across your website which had great career advice for scientists. I wanted to share a job opportunity for your readers. GreenInfo Network is a non-profit that specializes in GIS and geospatial data analysis for the public interest including on environmental analysis. I think it might be a great opportunity for those who may want to use their scientific and GIS skills in a different capacity. I wonder if you may be able to spread the word?
Job Opportunity:
GreenInfo is currently seeking to hire a talented individual to serve as new Associate Director! The individual would lead a collaborative, creative and incredibly capable team in the creation of beautiful maps, analysis of big data, building of useful tools, and production of inclusive designs. The work spans many domains from environment to justice, including: public lands, social equity, public health, conservation, fair elections, among others. Come help lead the team!
To apply, visit: greeninfo.org/about/jobs
Thanks!
Hello Anjuli, thank you for being here and for sharing the opportunity!