Arctic Expedition 2009 - FFAE2009
Team Members
Danny Golding - Senior Lecturer in PE, adventure recreation and sports psychology at University of Bedfordshire
Blog: http://polarpsych.blogspot.com
Psychology on ice - exploring sub zero thinking. Danny's research focuses on performance preparation, group dynamics, motivation, and self-talk in extreme polar environments.
Helena Nunan - Science and Biology teacher, Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, Marlow
Website: http://www.extremearctic.com
Helena's projects include "The Arctic Olympics," involving physiological and psychological testing of expedition members, and "Man's best friend?" which focuses on observing sledge dog pack behaviour.
Nicola Rowland - Geography teacher, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge
Website: http://www.mickus.co.uk/arcticteacher
Nicola's projects include "Keeping the ice warm with a black carbon blanket!" which involves measuring atmospheric black carbon, and "How many trees does it take to build an igloo?" which examines the thermal properties of different building materials.
Andy Stephenson - Sports science lecturer, Newcastle College
Website: http://www.arctic-teacher.com
Andy's projects include "Put the science on ice," studying body responses to extreme conditions; "Poles Apart," examining the effects of sleep and performance in polar environments; and "Nature versus technology," comparing Inuit adaptation techniques with modern technological clothing solutions.