Students on Ice Expeditions is proud to announce the launch of our third and final International Polar Year Arctic Expedition, a student expedition focused on scientific and environmental education. The goal of the upcoming IPY Arctic Expedition 2009 is to engage youth in global scientific and social polar research. The ship-based journey will involve 75 students from around the world, ages 14 to 19, accompanied by world-renowned scientists, environmentalists and polar educators.

Our 16-day Arctic expedition will begin in Ottawa, Canada with two days of pre-expedition work-shops and a media launch event where our 75 youth participants will be the guests of honour! We depart Ottawa and fly direct to Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, where we will board an ice-class ship and set sail for the Arctic!

The education program incorporates presentations, hands-on workshops, naturalist seminars, and small group discussions, which explore how youth can be effective agents of change and contribute to positive action. This expedition is an unprecedented opportunity for youth to be exposed to communities in the Canadian Arctic and learn how the North is responding to cultural impacts from climate change and other environmental pressures. The goal of the expedition is to educate and inspire youth through experiential learning to be leaders in our global community and stewards of the natural environment.

Endorsed by the IPY Joint Committee, our 2007-2009 IPY expedition series represents the largest IPY education and outreach initiative for youth in the world!

To view the detailed itinerary, expedition fee, or download an application form, visit www.studentsonice.com.

For more information, please contact:

Reina Lahtinen
Operations Manager
Students on Ice Expeditions
Natural Heritage Building, 1740 chemin Pink
Gatineau (Québec) J9J 3N7 CANADA
T 819-827-3300 | TF 866-366-6423 | F 819-827-9951
Email: expedition@studentsonice.com  | www.studentsonice.com