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Since 1995, based on Madison-area teacher interest, UW Sea Grant has hosted a network site on the UW-Madison campus for the national JASON expedition. JASON Expeditions have involved students and teachers in research that transports their minds and imaginations to some of the most exciting places on Earth – and even to the very outer limits of our solar system! Find out where we've been, what we've done, and what we've learned, by exploring this list of past Expeditions.
JASON XV: Rainforests at the Crossroads
In 2004, JASON Student and Teacher Argonauts joined scientists and researchers in an exploration of the Isthmus of Panama region and its fascinating tropical rainforests. JASON XV: Rainforests at the Crossroads focused on the research, monitoring, and management of this region. We also looked at how technology has influenced the geography, hydrology, and biology of Panama and how it is used to better understand the interchange between the Earth’s dynamic systems.
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JASON XIV: From Shore to Sea
In 2003, JASON examined the unique and dynamic aquatic systems that extend from California's coast to the Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary. We helped teachers and students learn about the giant forests, northern elephant seals (pinnipeds), the island fox, island formation, Earth systems, plate tectonics, and Chumash Native American culture.
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JASON XIII: Frozen Worlds
JASON XIII: Frozen Worlds took students and teachers on an adventure to one of the coldest and most remote regions of our planet and solar system, examining current research in geology, glaciology, biology, astrobiology, oceanography, and climatology. During the live expedition to Alaska in January 2002, the JASON team focused on amazing plants and animals that survive in these frigid environments, from the largest marine mammals to the smallest microbes, as well as the rich cultural history of the area.
JASON XII: Hawaii: A Living Laboratory
In 2001, the JASON Project focused on Hawaii's awe-inspiring volcanoes, unique terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and rich cultural history. This group of isolated islands, shaped by 30 million years of volcanism, offers one of the best representations of Earth's geologic and biologic forces. Learn about the migration paths of the diverse peoples who settled these islands, and explore the fascinating cultural tapestry that is modern Hawaii.
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JASON XI: Going To Extremes
JASON XI: Going to Extremes looked at sea and space through the eyes of modern-day explorers. Compare NOAA's Aquarius Underwater Laboratory in the Florida Keys to NASA's International Space Station as research platforms that enable humans to go beyond their physical limitations to explore the unknown.
JASON X: Rainforests – A Wet & Wild Adventure
Re-live the 10th anniversary of the JASON Project and our comparative study of temperate, tropical, and fossil rainforests. First, travel back with us 63 million years when we excavated an ancient rainforest site in Colorado. Explore the lush temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. Finally, journey to the site of our live 1999 Expedition, deep within the tropical rainforests of Peru.
JASON IX: Oceans of Earth and Beyond
In 1998, we followed a diverse team of researchers at three locations – Monterey Bay, Bermuda, and Guaymas Basin – for a study of the structures of life found in shallow, mid-water, and deep ocean environments. Using JASON's satellite technology, SCUBA-diving scientists studying Bermuda 's coral reefs communicated in real time with divers studying the kelp forests in Monterey Bay.
JASON VIII: Journey from the Center of the Earth
In 1997, we focused on gushing geysers, frozen glaciers, boiling mudpots and volcanic activity as students explored two of the most exotic locations on the planet – Iceland and Yellowstone National Park. Both are situated directly above geothermal "hot spots” – areas in the earth's upper mantle where rocks from the lower mantle move upward and melt, forming magma.
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JASON VII: Adapting to a Changing Sea
During two Expeditions to the Florida Keys in January and April 1996, we explored how life adapts to a changing sea. Scientists examined climate changes affecting coral reefs, sharks sensing water both shallow and deep, and the biomechanics and behavior of crocodiles. The team utilized such tools as the Navy's NR-1 nuclear submarine and NOAA's unique underwater habitat known as the Aquarius.
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