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Women In Polar Science

Christine Wesche, PhD

Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (Germany)

Christine, wearing reflective sunglasses and multiple layers of polar clothes, stands in front of a lopsided Neumayer Station in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica.

Christine, wearing reflective sunglasses and multiple layers of polar clothes, stands in front of a lopsided Neumayer Station in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica.

What’s the work that you do?

After my scientific career in the field of satellite remote sensing, I was offered a job in Antarctic operations. As a logistical coordinator for Antarctic field campaigns, I plan the summer seasons including the supply of Neumayer Station III, the transport of expeditioners and their cargo to the respective stations or field camps. Additionally, I use my expertise in remote sensing to find safe traverse routes and to pursue my not-so-secret passion of chasing icebergs.

What keeps you going?

Working in Antarctica is an absolute privilege. If I have contributed to gaining scientific knowledge with my work, that is the best reward. Additionally, the international Antarctic community is incredibly fun and compensates for the many hours of office work.

What’s your message to the world?

Be kind to each other, because together we can achieve a lot.

Organisation: Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (Germany)

Nationality: Germany Germany

Disciplines:

Logistics (current position) remote sensing (research focus)

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We are grateful to The Ocean Foundation for acting as our fiscal sponsor in the US, the Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation for sponsoring this project, and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) for supporting us.