Arctic explorers at Fort Ross, Nunavut, Canada. © Ken Burton
The Northwest Passage Project’s Arctic expedition provides scientists, students, and filmmakers with extraordinary access to the remote Canadian Arctic. The expedition is designed to maximize research, learning, and documentation opportunities.
Shipboard scientists will lead investigation, observation, and data collection, assisted by graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and college students. The students will be sharing their experiences in real-time blog posts and video, sharing their real-time experiences with the public.
The Arctic expedition will be captured in ultra-HD by Documentarian David Clark and his team, bringing the public a deeper look at the experience of Arctic exploration.
Shipboard Science Team
Brice Loose, Chemical Oceanographer, URI/GSO, Chief Scientist, Co-PI
Donglai Gong, Physical Oceanographer, VIMS
Rick Ludkin, Bird Census Lead
Holly Morin, Marine Mammal Lead, URI/ISC; Expedition Coordinator
Alessandra D’Angelo, Chemical Oceanography, URI/GSO, Post-Doctoral Student
Cynthia Garcia, Atmospheric Chemistry, UIC, Graduate Student
Zak Kerrigan, Microbiology, URI/GSO, Graduate Student
Jacob Strock, Microbiology, URI/GSO, Graduate Student
Nicole Trenholm, Physical Oceanography, UMD, Graduate Student
Documentary Team
David Clark, Co-Principal Investigator, Film Producer/Director
Robert Elfstrom, Cameraman
Ray Day, Soundman
Bruce Elfstrom, Line Producer
Juliana Hanle, Associate Producer
Duncan Clark, Cameraman
Hester Blum, Arctic Scholar
Ed Struzik, Journalist
Sarah Scriver, Polar Guide
Inner Space Center Team
Erich Gruebel, Satellite Technician
Jessica Kaelblein, Video Technician
Student Participants
Mia Otokiak, Inuit Scientist Lead, Inuit Community Liaison
Frances Crable, Graduate Student, UIC
Theressa Ewa, Undergraduate, UIC
Humair Raziuddin, Undergraduate, UIC
Samira Umar, Undergraduate, UIC
Mirella Shaban, Undergraduate, VCU
Ericka Schulze, Undergraduate, VCU
Tristan Rivera, Undergraduate, VCU
Korenna Estes, Undergraduate, CSUCI
Melvin Kim, Undergraduate, CSUCI
Triston Millstone, Undergraduate, CSUCI
Nik VanKeersbilck, Undergraduate, CSUCI
Kevin Montenegro, Undergraduate, FIU
Andrea Nodal, Undergraduate, FIU
Rose Santana, Undergraduate, FIU
Yoana Boleaga, Undergraduate, CCNY
Michael Digilio, Undergraduate, CCNY
Krystian Kopka, Undergraduate, CCNY
Gibson Porter, Undergraduate, Gjoa Haven