Dr. Richard E. Lee, Jr. is a distinguished professor of zoology from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. The National Science Foundation has funded his travels to Antarctica to research a unique Antarctic fly. As an extreme entomologist (a scientist who studies insects) he hopes to learn how this insect survives the cold harsh Antarctic environment. Potentially, this information may help doctors preserve human transplant organs. With each visit to Antarctica, Dr. Lee has had the foresight to include a public school educator as part of his research team. This educator helps to conduct the research, leads the educational outreach program, and publishes articles regarding science and learning. Grant money is allotted to aid the school district in providing a substitute teacher during the 5-6 week leave in Antarctica. This year Dr. Lee has invited first grade teacher Natalie Harr on his team.