Canadian Antarctic Research Network

Students on Ice: Antarctic Activities
Geoffrey D. Green
Students on Ice (S O  I) is an award-winning organization offering unique educatio -
nal expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. Its mandate is to provide students,
educators and scientists from around the world with inspiring educational opportunities at the ends of the Earth and, in doing so, help them foster a new understanding and respect for the planet. Since the year 2000, Students on Ice has
taken over 1200 students from more than 40 countries to both the polar regions.
S O  I was proud to have its S O  I–I  P Y Youth Expeditions 2007–2009 fully en -
dorsed by the International Polar Year (I  P Y) Joint Committee as a prominent and
valued part of the current I  P Y. S O  I’s expeditions and related educational activities
represented one of the largest I  P Y outreach, training and communications events
in the world (Fig. 1).
Now entering its tenth year, S O  I has grown in scale, scope and depth. Since
conducting the first youth-specific expedition to Antarctica in the world, the organization now leads 2–4 youth expeditions every year for both high-school and
university students. Just one of the unique features of the program is how the
expeditions reach thousands via an exciting and educational expedition website,
allowing people from around the world to track the students on the expeditions
and share their personal growth and experiences.
The Students on Ice program has consistently received awards and endorsements, such as the following:
● Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion (2004): This prestigious award honours outstanding contributions to the promotion of science through activities
encouraging popular interest or developing science abilities.
● Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition (2004): In acknowledgment of
out   standing and invaluable service to youth and education.
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