AAAS: "Complaints grow over $1 billion U.S. Antarctic icebreaker design" 'German + South Korean icebreaking research ships regularly fly helicopters to reach remote glaciers.National Science Foundation (NSF) 30-yr-old RV Nathaniel B. Palmer can also carry helicopters. British Antarctic Survey's new RRS Sir David Attenborough has not only a helideck + hangar, but also moonpool port in its hull for deploying undersea instruments.' Scientists are frustrated proposed design lacks these 2 critical features. Planned $1 B U.S. Antarctic Research Vessel (ARV) is proposed icebreaker will replace Palmer in early 2030s. Limiting an entire generation's access to coastal area, where there's some of the most important science we can do for understanding ice sheet mass balance doesn't make sense. Office of Polar Programs (OPP) ARV design reflects a desire to manage its operational costs, though the ship would be 'larger, more powerful + better equipped than predecessors.' Installation of additional sensors near Thwaites Glacier, a fast-moving glacier whose collapse could destabilize the West Antarctic Ice Sheet has been delayed 3 years due to COVID-19 + complex overland logistics to reach coastal sites. This supports inclusion of helicopters in final design. Thwaites, you may recall, has been called the 'Doomsday Glacier' which is in fact scary in its potential collapse. Stay tuned. Better yet, write a comment in to National Science Foundation. #icebreakers #antarctica #climatechange

One of my close friends is a pharmacist. I have this habit when around new people, that we just met, to creatively make a comment about how he sells drugs for a living. Then I walk away for a minute. And he has to explain himself after their awkward expressions.

#Pharmacist #Drugs #SellingDrugs #Friends #IceBreakers #Mingling

In a social setting, is it ok to ask someone what they do for a living?

#whatdoyoudo #whatdoyoudoforaliving #jobs #occupation #meetingnewpeople #icebreakers #socialskills #BIPOC

"Connection activities are not #icebreakers... because many #icebreakers have nothing to do with the training topic or concepts, they waste valuable learning time." Sharon L. Bowman #TrainingFromTheBackOfTheRoom

“Okay, let’s go around and everyone tell us your name, pronouns, where you call home, your program, research interests, and maybe something fun, like…”

#phdlife #school #icebreakers #gradschool

Just saw @rejectedjokes@Twitter.com ask this question over on the birdsite, so thought I'd have some fun and pose it for my fellow Mastodonians too:

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL-TIME?

#FavoriteMovies #Icebreakers #JustForFun

@MrFarland Welcome. My first post was of #Max. #Pets are great #Icebreakers!

#Maximoo #Maxodon #Labrador #Blacklab
#GardenersDog #Dog
#DogsofMastodon
#Boop

Surgeon's Dilemma
Use this puzzle to demonstrate stereotypical thinking
#icebreakers #puzzle
More icebreakers:
https://LearningPages.org/icebreakers

Great to discuss #icebreakers and winter navigation at @SwedeninEU on this historic day. Icebreakers are a necessity for efficient transport of goods in Northern Europe. With the growing tensions in the Baltic Sea region, we must reconsider their military role as well. ❄️🛳

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/HennaVirkkunen/status/1542174190765228033

CrimethInc.: **Santiago de Chile: Solidarity to the #Icebreakers : From Those Denied Entry into the Us (& Their Friends)**

"An open letter from Chile expressing support for the occupations of ICE offices and detention centers around the United States."

https://crimethinc.com/2018/07/05/santiago-de-chile-solidarity-to-the-icebreakers-from-those-denied-entry-into-the-us-their-friends

#anarchism #bot