“Living and Discovering on the New, Improved JOIDES Resolution” with Trevor Williams (Oct 2009)

“Living and Discovering on the New, Improved JOIDES Resolution“

with Trevor Williams

Originally presented 17 Oct 2009

The unique deep sea drilling ship. the “JOIDES Resolution” has returned to sea following a major refitting that took over two years. Trevor Williams of Lamont’s Borehole Research Group has already served on one “leg” and will share what it’s like to live and conduct research aboard the “new, improved JR.”

Following Trevor’s talk, we’ll explore selected educational resources created by the Deep Earth Academy, the educational program of the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP.)

 

Introduction to this Workshop

Here is the introductory slide presentation for today’s workshop:

ppt     pdf

Cutting-Edge Research

We’ll post Dr. Trevor Williams’ presentation soon.

 

Classroom Resources

JOIDES Resolution multifaceted home page
JR Teacher Resources

Trevor Williams’ Popular Science blogs
Ocean Drilling: How the Past Can Provide Clues to our Planet’s Future Climate
 Up Close With Ocean Cores: JOIDES Scientists Put the Seabed Under the Microscope

Consortium for Ocean Leadership DEEP EARTH ACADEMY

 

Other Resources for This Topic

Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) home page

Consortium for Ocean Leadership