Photo Credit: Peter Rejcek

Byrd Polar Research Center  was established shortly after the International Geophysical Year in 1960 as the Institute of Polar Studies at The Ohio State University. Its mission and focus have evolved over the years, but its commitment to broadening our knowledge of the polar regions has remained constant. The Antarctic Sun took a closer look at the science and the people behind the research in a series of articles over the summer of 2008. You can find a list of links to the stories below.

August 15

• The Great Dying: Scientists look for clues that climate change caused mass extinction

July 25

• A new model: Antarctic weather forecasting system switches to latest global tool

July 18

• Tiny pieces: ANDRILL core fragments reveal tectonically active continent

July 11

• Dusting up: Mosley-Thompson helped pioneer ice core research in the polar regions
• Without a trace: Miniscule metals in ice cores reveal past environmental conditions, pollution

June 27

• Science goes to new heights: Thompson travels where few dare to retrieve ice core record

June 20

• Road less traveled: Researchers at BPRC come from different backgrounds but share common motivation
• Public education: Outreach program fosters awareness about work conducted by Byrd scientists

June 13

• Moving experience: POLENET will monitor bedrock beneath ice sheets to learn more about post-glacial rebound
• Full tilt: TAMDEF makes surprising find in rebound between East, West Antarctica

May 30

• Complexities of climate change: There's more to the issue than a warming world and rising sea level

May 23

• At the forefront: Byrd Polar Research Center evolves with the times
• A good book: Goldthwait Polar Library boasts extensive collection on Antarctic, Arctic history and research
• The whole picture: Jezek wants space agencies to pull together to create new satellite images of polar regions