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Breaking the ice: friendships in Antarctica with Professor Ian Hawes
In episode 6 of Polar Diaries, we are joined by Professor Ian Hawes who is an Antarctic scientist with Antarctica New Zealand and with the University of Waikato. Ian is a recognised expert in cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and he specialises in the biodiversity and ecosystems of inland and coastal waters and has made significant contributions to knowledge of freshwater ecosystems in both New Zealand and Antarctica.
Ian is originally from the UK and joined the British Antarctic Survey in 1978, undertaking pioneering research into inland waters and melt streams. He then joined the New Zealand Antarctic Research Programme in 1989 and over 30 years has led a series of research projects in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, the McMurdo Ice Shelf and on Ross Island. Ian is a qualified ice diver and has studied many under-ice environments in the Dry Valley Lakes. His ice diving expertise has contributed to United States, Italian and Korean expeditions and research projects, as well as New Zealand studies on the under-ice marine coastal communities of McMurdo Sound. He has worked extensively with scientists from many countries on international research programmes and has strengthened New Zealand collaborative links. Ian has developed innovative technical solutions to the challenges of collecting scientific data in remote locations and extreme environments. Ian also won the New Zealand Antarctic Medal in 2022, in recognition of his long and dedicated service to Antarctic science and conservation.
In this episode, Ian talks extensively about his amazing science and how building friendships and fostering collaborations has been essential to many of his exciting projects.
Do you have a burning question you'd like to ask a polar scientist? Use the Q&A function here on Spotify or DM the page on Instagram to feature on the show.
Learn more about Ian and his work:
https://www.antarcticscienceplatform.org.nz/about/people/ian-hawes-phd
A link to a science communication project that Ian was involved in- 'where memories sleep,' as discussed on the episode:
https://mro.massey.ac.nz/items/8397e0d9-3457-49ba-af51-d2daab838c91
Follow Polar Diaries on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/polardiariespodcast/
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By Octavia BrayleyIn episode 6 of Polar Diaries, we are joined by Professor Ian Hawes who is an Antarctic scientist with Antarctica New Zealand and with the University of Waikato. Ian is a recognised expert in cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and he specialises in the biodiversity and ecosystems of inland and coastal waters and has made significant contributions to knowledge of freshwater ecosystems in both New Zealand and Antarctica.
Ian is originally from the UK and joined the British Antarctic Survey in 1978, undertaking pioneering research into inland waters and melt streams. He then joined the New Zealand Antarctic Research Programme in 1989 and over 30 years has led a series of research projects in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, the McMurdo Ice Shelf and on Ross Island. Ian is a qualified ice diver and has studied many under-ice environments in the Dry Valley Lakes. His ice diving expertise has contributed to United States, Italian and Korean expeditions and research projects, as well as New Zealand studies on the under-ice marine coastal communities of McMurdo Sound. He has worked extensively with scientists from many countries on international research programmes and has strengthened New Zealand collaborative links. Ian has developed innovative technical solutions to the challenges of collecting scientific data in remote locations and extreme environments. Ian also won the New Zealand Antarctic Medal in 2022, in recognition of his long and dedicated service to Antarctic science and conservation.
In this episode, Ian talks extensively about his amazing science and how building friendships and fostering collaborations has been essential to many of his exciting projects.
Do you have a burning question you'd like to ask a polar scientist? Use the Q&A function here on Spotify or DM the page on Instagram to feature on the show.
Learn more about Ian and his work:
https://www.antarcticscienceplatform.org.nz/about/people/ian-hawes-phd
A link to a science communication project that Ian was involved in- 'where memories sleep,' as discussed on the episode:
https://mro.massey.ac.nz/items/8397e0d9-3457-49ba-af51-d2daab838c91
Follow Polar Diaries on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/polardiariespodcast/