Rory Wilson
Teacher at Sea - Sea90e
JOI (Joint Oceanographic Institutions) Learning
On this Expedition:
As a teacher at sea, I help to find ways that we can share what we do here with students of all ages. We are all learning from this and have new tools/technology to do it. What better place to learn than in the middle of the ocean. If we can capture the essence of this research work here and share in "real time" with students, learning becomes experiencing. OK, books are good, but if we can interact with the web site, send messages back and forth right away, occasionally do a video-conference, and talk whenever we want, then the barriers go away.
It is a thrill to have the chance to work with the scientists, the crew here, and students in several countries that are participating directly in our expedition every day. These three groups are all working together and it is simply a pleasure to be involved with a team like this!
About myself:
I really like teaching, and I like the ocean, so this is a great project for me. My background includes work with computers and network technology, and building this website with the help of students has been a great experience. I have a BS and MS degree, and have continued taking courses; I see learning as a lifelong process, and mostly fun. All right, sometimes it is simply difficult, but that is important too.
For Students:
The sea is an especially awesome place. I was actually born and live in a small town up in the mountains of Colorado. The people there were western pioneers and in some ways, they still are. We live in a time when we can use technology out at sea, but it still is pure and wild and free out here. It is cool to be out on the ocean, and to be with this group of people. In many different ways, for several different reasons, we all want to be here! Yes, even without seeing land for two months. You have to try it sometime; it is an incredible experience!
(alphabetical order by last name)
Sarah Baumgardner - Geosciences, MIT
Darryl Churchill - Engine Room Propulsion, RV Roger Revelle
Tom Desjardins - Captain, RV Roger Revelle
Meghan Donohue - Resident Marine Technician (aka restech)
Amy Eisin - Marine Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M
Jay Erickson - Senior Cook, RV Roger Revelle
Joseph Ferris III - Second Mate, RV Roger Revelle
Dr. Fred Frey - Geochemistry Professor, MIT
Heather Galiher - 3rd Mate, RV Roger Revelle
Jackie Gauntlett - Geology and Oceanography, UCT
Howie Goldstein - Marine Mammal Biologist, Observer
James Edward Hayden, Sr. - Second Asisstant Engineer, RV Roger Revelle
Philip Hogan - Engine Room, Propulsion, RV Roger Revelle
Shari Hilding-Kronforst - Marine Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M
Lara Kalnins - Geophysics, University of Oxford
George Kennedy - A/B Deck, RV Roger Revelle
Clemens Kessler - Seaman, RV Roger Revelle
Dr. Kolluru Sree Krishna - Marine Geophysics, Goa, India
Dr. Oleg Levchenko - Shirshov Inst. of Oceanology Professor, Moscow
Joe Martino - Seaman, RV Roger Revelle
Evelyn Mervine - Geochemistry Woods Hole / MIT
Laura Morse - Marine Biologist, Marine Mammal Observer
Brandi Murphy - Marine Geophysical Technician
Leslie Nemazi - Marine Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M
Soumen Mallick - Isotope Geochemistry, Florida State University
Matthew Peer - Third Asisstant Engineer, RV Roger Revelle
Ines G. Nobre Silva - Isotope Geochemistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
Holly Owens - Geochronology, MIT
Scott Rasmussen - Geosciences, Brown University
Christopher Paul - Marine Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M
Dr. Malcolm Pringle - Research Scientist / Geochronologist Professor, MIT
Dr. Dasari Gopala Rao - Marine Geophysics & Geology, India
Dr. Will Sager - Marine Geology & Geophysics Professor, Texas A&M
Dax Soule - Geophysicist, Geology, Texas A&M
Masako Tominaga - Marine Geophysics, Texas A&M
Richard Vullo - Chief Mate, RV Roer Revelle
Rory Wilson - Teacher at Sea, JOI Learning
James Wiltshire - Marine Geology, UCT
BACKGROUND
7/7 - Exploring the Heart of the RV Roger Revelle
6/29 - Looking into the Geophysical World (Undersea)
6/24 - Another Look at OUR WORLD
6/21 - First Look... Onboard the RV Roger Revelle
