2026 Palmer LTER Video Teleconferences
Educators,
Are you ready to take your students on a virtual journey to one of the most remote and fascinating ecosystems on Earth?
We invite you to apply for our Video Teleconference Calls (VTCs) to Antarctica program (see attached), part of the Palmer Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) initiative. This unique opportunity allows classrooms to connect directly with scientists studying Antarctic food web ecology and long-term environmental change.
What’s Included:
- Live video calls with Antarctic researchers
- Access to our engaging curriculum: Data to the Rescue: Penguins Need Our Help
- Hands-on activities that build data literacy and encourage scientific inquiry
This program is designed to immerse students in real-world science and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Important: We only have 21 slots available, and they fill up quickly!
If you’re interested or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We’d love to help bring the wonders of Antarctica to your classroom.
How do I Apply?
Applications are due by November 14, 2025.
Educators will be notified by November 30, 2025 of their acceptance into the program.
How can I learn more?
Check out the 2026 Palmer LTER VTC program flyer for details, dates, and other requirements.
You can also check out our archive of past Palmer LTER Classroom Video Teleconferences to learn more about how the calls work, and the kinds of questions students ask our scientists.
This site was developed with the support of the National Science Foundation under Grant No. OPP-2224611 and OPP-2026045. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.