Dr. Denny Casey of VMNH will sail on the JOIDES Resolution May 23 - June 4, 2012. The Virginia Museum of Natural History is partnering with the Consortium for Ocean Leadership's Deep Earth Academy for the Ship to Shore program's School of Rock, with the mission to engage, enthuse, and inform audiences about the exciting science that takes place on board the research ship JOIDES Resolution. Dr. Denny Casey, director of education and public programs at VMNH, together with other Rockers (participants) from other institutions, sailed from Curacao to Bermuda aboard the JOIDES Resolution with Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) researchers, Deep Earth Academy staff, and evaluators from the College on Exploration. This voyage took place from May 23 to June 4, 2012. During the expedition Rockers learned about geology, science process, ship engineering, and the relevance of scientific ocean drilling to build their expertise and experience necessary for the pilot projects. In addition, participants interacted with a range of ship staff and other experts to learn about life at sea and the careers necessary for making the science happen. Participants also worked on pilot projects, conducted live video-broadcasts and ship tours, and engaged in a multitude of discussions about evaluation, teaching informal science, and more. While on the voyage, Dr. Casey posted regular updates and photos highlighting the project. Be sure to check back often for continued updates about the JOIDES Resolution expeditions and the upcoming Ship to Shore events at VMNH!
