January 2010

	Notes from the JR – January 2010



	The JR is currently drilling of the coast of Antarctica on the Wilkes Land Expedition.
	During this intriguing expedition, scientists will explore the history of climate in the Antarctic region, going back to the time when it was much warmer there. To learn more about this expedition, see http://joidesresolution.org/node/974

			Captain Skinner
	The JR is more than a scientific drilling vessel: it’s a floating scientific research center. More than 12,000 square feet of the ship(about a quarter of the size of a football field) are devoted to scientific laboratories and equipment. The JR’s laboratories contain facilities for studies in sedimentology, paleontology, geochemistry, geophysics, petrology, paleomagnetism, physical properties and downhole measurements. Computer systems, publications, and photographic facilities lend critical technical support, and a marine geophysics laboratory produces digital, single-channel seismic reflection profiles while the ship is traveling to a scientific drilling site or back to port.		Captain Skinner

			Captain Skinner
	The JR has a new Captain. Please join us all in welcoming Captain Skinner to his first expedition as captain! Education: Maritime College IODP Experience: When the JOIDES Resolution was in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for repairs after leg 163 Captain Skinner took his resume to then-Captain Ed Oonk and was hired as third mate. That was 1995, and one year later, he moved up to second mate and two years later, in 1999, became chief mate. Skinner was chief mate for more than 10 years, and replaced Pete Mowat as Captain in January 2010 on Expedition 318 – Wilkes Land Glacial History. Interests: Family, cooking, playing golf, playing the drums. While studying for his captain’s licenses, his wife always knew the studying was complete when she heard the sound of drums beating. Favorite JR memory: Having his daughter visit Singapore while the ship was in dry docks.		Captain Skinner


	Click to watch the second installment of Penguin TV from Wilkes Land! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2EIeXODCBI Haven't seen the first episode? You can catch up here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwErmdGJ8AY


	Our friend Lambchop is on the ship, following in the footsteps of Flat Stanley! Welcome back to another update from Antarctica with Travis and Lambchop. The weather has been great over the last few days. It is warmer here at 3 or 4 C (37 – 39F) then it has been back home in Michigan. The sun has even been out some! The winds were light. The waves were so smooth that they were called ‘glassy’. Lambchop just had to sneak outside and get a picture or two!
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	Deep Earth Academy announces an exciting opportunity to sail on board the JR as an education officer and/or science communication specialist in Summer 2010. To read more and get an application, click here: http://joidesresolution.org/node/453 Deep Earth Academy will also be at the national NSTA convention in Philadelphia March 18-21, 2010. Come see us at our booth!
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