Freshman Campus students explored Antarctic research during a recent visit from Dr. Weisen Shen of Stony Brook University.

Shen, an assistant professor of geophysics, studies the Earth’s structure using seismic data and has led research projects in Antarctica. During his presentation he explained how scientists deploy large networks of sensors across the ice to measure seismic activity and environmental changes. Researchers use this data to study ice thickness movement and melting and to better understand future impacts on sea level and climate.

Shen also highlighted how tools such as 3D printing and inquiry-based research help scientists design equipment and turn complex data into meaningful insights.

School officials said the visit gave students a firsthand look at how technology data and curiosity drive modern scientific discovery.