Students on Ice Antarctic University Expedition A few spaces are still available on the Students on Ice Antarctic University Expedition in February 2011. This unique educational experience is open to international undergraduate and graduate-level University students and offers the opportunity to enrol in one of several accredited field courses from Canadian and Scottish Universities. The students will be mentored by a team of 25 scientists, historians, artists, explorers, educators, and polar experts. Students will participate in both cross-disciplinary activities and in-depth studies in their selected field course, and will develop the knowledge, skills, perspectives and practices that will help them to pursue their future careers. The expedition will serve as a powerful and unique international platform to inspire, educate, create change, and raise awareness around the world about polar science and research, the impacts of climate change and other issues facing Antarctica. The Antarctic University Expedition involves travelling to southern Argentina to board the ice-strengthened vessel for the trip south to the Antarctic Peninsula. The vessel will serve as floating home and class room. Expedition participants will conduct at-sea wildlife surveys during transit, explore Antarctic coastal waters from small boats and participate in shore-based activities (e.g. visits to wildlife colonies, research stations and historical sites). Participation in the expedition is open to University students with an interest in experiencing the unique Antarctic environment and requires payment of a substantial expedition fee plus travel costs. For further information about the expedition and how to apply see: http://www.uantarctic.org/ or contact: Niki Trudeau, Participant Coordinator Students on Ice Natural Heritage Building 1740 chemin Pink Gatineau, Québec J9J 3N7 Toll free: 1-866-336-6423 Tel: 1-819-827-3300 Fax: 1-819-827-9951 Email: apply@studentsonice.com http://www.uantarctic.org/