Exploring the Universe from Antarctica

March 16th, 2023 | RESEARCH

Exploring the Universe from Antarctica takes users on a journey from the South Pole into outer space in efforts to better understand high-energy neutrinos and the research that takes place surrounding them at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. Take the role of an IceCube scientist who has the ability to travel deep into space to seek out the source of a high energy neutrino that passes through the IceCube detection array.

Document

https://www.meta.com/experiences/exploring-the-universe-from-antarctica/4404368699688285/

Team Members

WID Virtual Environments, Contributor, WID Virtual Environments
Field Day Lab, Contributor, Field Day Lab

Funders

Funding Source: NSF
Funding Program: Polar Special Initiatives, AISL
Award Number: 2116046

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Tags

Access and Inclusion: English Language Learners | Ethnic | Racial | Hispanic | Latinx Communities | Low Socioeconomic Status | Rural
Audience: General Public | Learning Researchers | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: Geoscience and geography
Resource Type: Research
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Games | Simulations | Interactives | Library Exhibits | Library Programs | Media and Technology | Public Programs