Meet Sasha, the Lead Scientist at the South Pole Station!

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2 жыл бұрын

Here I have a chat with Dr. Sasha Rahlin, the Station Science Lead and South Pole Telescope (SPT) scientist over the winter of 2021. Listen to Sasha's thoughts on her role here on station, what winter here is like, how she arrived at this position, and how you could possibly follow in her footsteps.
0:52 Introducing Dr. Rahlin and her role as lead scientist
2:01 Contrasting the winter and summer seasons
3:21 Sasha's research background and how she became interested in Antarctica
4:21 What a successful applicant would need to work at South Pole Telescope
5:37 Favorite / least favorite thing about living at South Pole

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@jeffreysokal7264 6 ай бұрын

Wow - I'm so glad there are people like Dr. Rahlin in this world. We all are incredibly indebted her and people like her, who are willing to literally go to the ends of the earth to help us discover new things about the universe we live in. Many thanks to her and all these that endeavor to explore.

@brianbailey5859 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this video several times, I now know how they keep the SPT control room warm. Ignoring all of the heat generated by the racks of computers and other misc equipment, the Dell UltraSharp U2711 monitor shown between 00:38 and 00:42, doubles as a very effective heater. I have two of these monitors connected to one of my Linux systems and they generate enough heat to increase the ambient temperature in my 120 sqft office by 10-15 degrees, with the door closed and ceiling fan running.

@Tuhoeterra Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@nicknac1980 5 ай бұрын

I thought you meant the heat between those two! Lol!

@adventureswithjosie 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview! It's nice to learn a little more about the science and research that happens down at the station! It's also cool to see all of these amazing women doing awesome things there!

@Horroryoga 7 ай бұрын

Your videos remind me of my life on the “Bold Pacific” a 60 ft long liner based in Kodiak, it was 1988 and I can still see the Aurora so vividly , and Blue Whales hurtling upwards out of the Bering Sea, and the camaraderie of the crew. Much Gratitude!

@MrJekyll1977 2 жыл бұрын

SASHA! She forgot to mention she's a really awesome pool player too!

@SashaRahlin 2 жыл бұрын

JAMIE

@martinlatvian5538 7 ай бұрын

If You're a person into planets, stars and other round objects beeing a good pool players is very natural :)

@snower13 7 ай бұрын

I love that y’all find or recognize each other on youtube. Really shows the relationships the video describes.

@Crazyreseller 6 ай бұрын

The last person you should challenge in pool is a PHD with an extensive background in physics. That’s just asking for a butt kicking.

@homomorphic Жыл бұрын

C++ ftw! You win Antarctica Dr. Rahlin.

@Peteski-0 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this insight into Sasha, thanks !

@deanwilliams433 4 ай бұрын

Amazing lady. No ego when she just said the degrees, but did not say they were from some of the best universities in the world.

@bretcantwell4921 2 ай бұрын

I read your comment about the same time they had to graphic showing MIT and Princeton. Agree totally. She was all, "I got my degree and did this project my first season..."

@DanielSRosehill 5 ай бұрын

These videos are absolutely fantastic. I've always been so curious about how humans survive in such a place. Fascinating people and work!

@IntermissionNovel 2 жыл бұрын

Found you on TikTok and glad I followed you over to KZfaq! How humanity manages to survive in the most hostile conditions on the planet is fascinating…

@Blex_040 Ай бұрын

0:39 It's so awesome to see Grafana, the same tool I use in my job to monitor cloud infrastructure and my server at home, literally used for research at the South Pole to observe our universe :D

@mamatorie 2 жыл бұрын

I love you because you show what a real normal person should be like. Without the poly-science (for a lack of a better word) you are nerds Superman. Thank you🥳

@dacrow08 2 жыл бұрын

Hope the winter is going well!

@dphotos007 2 жыл бұрын

Nice interview. The doctor is one smart lady. My daughter is graduating with a degree in biology this winter at UCLA. She wants to go to grad school but she still has to figure out what career path she would like to pick.

@Nostalgia_Addict 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to you and your daughter 🎉

@briansalway9529 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sasha

@darenblythe5169 Жыл бұрын

00:36 I believe Katherine Rawlins (AMANDA winterover) was the station science lead during the 2002 winter. Enjoyed the interview--I'd forgotten about those green coffee mugs!

@Brian_yeah_that_brian_Strang Жыл бұрын

Whoop whoop this lady is awesome

@Brian_yeah_that_brian_Strang Жыл бұрын

Good videos very interesting

@jcortese3300 6 ай бұрын

This was a super-cool interview, but I have to admit the second she said, "I write the monthly reports," I was like, "Oh you poor thing."

@2147B Ай бұрын

Like living on mars at its core, excellent videos.

@brianbailey5859 2 жыл бұрын

What percentage of time do folks typically spend out at the SPT vs working remotely from the B2 science lab and does this differ between summer and winter?

@mikepeloso8562 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good Sasha !

@SashaRahlin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Hope you’re doing well!

@fabreezethefaintinggoat5484 7 ай бұрын

Thanks

@lennybuttz2162 Жыл бұрын

Gosh I didn't expect her to be so normal, she's like a regular person even though she's super smart.

@eileenh4927 2 жыл бұрын

Women in stem!! So inspiring

@Colt1775 Жыл бұрын

The amount of information these folks brains can process is insane. I can barely process a one liner joke lol

@johnr5252 5 ай бұрын

Do you go to the Antarctic beach during the summer?

@robertfindley921 Жыл бұрын

Make me wish I would have done something like that.

@UglyMaleee Жыл бұрын

Wow, C++!

@nfboogaard 5 ай бұрын

How many medical doctors are on site, and what are the options in an emergency?

@brianbailey5859 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding series of Antarctica videos so far, I am very eager to see part two of this video. I was wondering if you could provide any information regarding the best way to apply for positions that directly support the SPT, IceCube, or BICEP. I have over 30 years of IT experience and a profound interest in astronomy and cosmology, so this would be an opportunity of a lifetime. I have already applied for several technical and non-technical positions through Leidos, GHG, GSC, and PAE, but have yet to find a way to apply for scientific support positions which do not require a Masters degree or PHD.

@brianbailey5859 2 жыл бұрын

Wish me luck, I just submitted my application for a Winterover Experiment Operator position at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Still trying to find a similar open position for the SPT.

@SashaRahlin 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianbailey5859 we’re putting our job ad out in a couple weeks!

@brianbailey5859 2 жыл бұрын

@@SashaRahlin I really appreciate the heads up! Will this position be posted on the KICP jobs page or on the main University of Chicago job site?

@SashaRahlin 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianbailey5859 at least the KICP page, and hopefully in a few more obvious places for people to look. We occasionally hear from folks who don’t know how to find these jobs, so better exposure to good applicants is key.

@brianbailey5859 2 жыл бұрын

@@SashaRahlin Cool, thanks. I found old postings dating back from 2018/2019 for these positions out on the AAS Job Register and a few other misc sites, but nothing more current.

@arturovolpentesta Жыл бұрын

OMG! All those Dell PowerEdge servers!

@davidmckinven1523 4 ай бұрын

😍

@infinitecanadian 8 ай бұрын

What a lovely woman.

@steveec9704 7 ай бұрын

How much time we have left here on earth?

@stevenhawkinsii7241 2 жыл бұрын

Can you interview the satellite communications person? I'm gaining a background in satellites and am curious to know how that may or may not help me get a position.

@brianbailey5859 2 жыл бұрын

There are currently several satellite communications engineer positions posted out on the GHG Corporation job site, as well a variety of other IT related positions, which are located in Antarctica. This should provide you with a better idea of what they are looking for, as it lists the responsibilities and qualifications for each position.

@brianbailey5859 Жыл бұрын

In two days, I am heading down to McMurdo Station for 9 months as a Satellite Communications Engineer. The duties and responsibilities should basically be the same regardless of station, so I will be happy to provide you with whatever information you want regarding this position.

@mikeadler434 6 ай бұрын

👍👍

@CarlineMullins-te9hg Жыл бұрын

😊wow I like her job very interesting 🤔 I would love to see what she see threw the telescope 🔭 😮

@SewTexas 2 жыл бұрын

Would be great for any non science person like myself to hang out with scientist to see up close what and how their physics is applied to practical use, thanks.

@bretcantwell4921 2 ай бұрын

They have talks and presentations by the scientists and for those that winter over it becomes quite convivial for everyone from the cooks, carps electricians and breakers.

@VGKDean 11 ай бұрын

I’m glad The Eagles didn’t copyright your video. 🤣

@jokersmom1 7 ай бұрын

I am a Registered Nurse. This year I turned 60- yeah, I think climbing Everest would have been neat- years ago. Kind of like the way I would like to experience neg 55 degrees at the South Pole. Nah. You get to the point of when to say when. WHEN. (I was a traveling nurse and I go be the first aid nurse at camps in the mountains-McCall Idaho.) I did travel nursing in my 20's. Still adventurous, but now, I "car camp". Meaning that I am enjoying your videos and what it would have been like- I am traveling, still a little in person, but the extreme stuff, I travel through you tube. :) BUT, I would like to ask--- you are a physicians Assistant. Do you have to be a PA, or can you be a Registered Nurse? I remember a few years back---- someone got really sick and had to wait until they could be flown out. I watched your tour of the station. You have a treatment room and a inpatient room. Can you do simple surgeries if something comes up---- like a Appy that is on the verge of rupturing? You have AED's- if someone has a heart attack and needs an invasive procedure, do any of the other stations (Murdo) have the ability or do you just have to get them outta there? If I was a young nurse- a smart nurse- an independent strong willed nurse (I like having a back up- up in Idaho, I have the fire dept and the hospital close by) - but, years ago, how would I have applied to be down there? How did you get on to be down there? It is cool how you can walk around the world. :) Dee ---- be safe.

@GibbonsTake 6 ай бұрын

Didn't the patient have to self biopsy and send the sample for testing?

@bretcantwell4921 2 ай бұрын

Dr. Jeri Nielson was an amazing woman. She survived the 1998 cancer scare, but it would return and she passed away at 57 in 2009.

@bretcantwell4921 2 ай бұрын

@@GibbonsTakeShe did. She gave herself a biopsy and administered chemo to herself until she could be evacuated.

@worldofdanny6660 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe, did you filmed this while you were there at South POLE ? cos i believe you didn't post this on Tik talk

@JoeSpinstheGlobe 2 жыл бұрын

Yep this was while i was at South pole, in late October 2021. I'll do a little promo for these interviews on TikTok soon, but they're too long to post completely on there

@worldofdanny6660 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSpinstheGlobe Cool Man, i enjoyed every bit of a moment when you and Antwunet were there at South Pole, As Requested earlier, please make an animation video about how Electricity made & How water Comes over there 🙏

@OkAIok 7 ай бұрын

I like this continuation of the movie The Martian. Great to see Mark Whatney again…

@jackflak 6 ай бұрын

She's a groovy girl..

@josephconsuegra6420 11 ай бұрын

Can you tell us about the green laser?

@JoeSpinstheGlobe 11 ай бұрын

Coming up in a video on the Atmospheric Research Observatory in the next month or so

@josephconsuegra6420 11 ай бұрын

@@JoeSpinstheGlobe 😊

@Xiph1980 Жыл бұрын

So ehm, do you guys have vacancies for a sr Linux engineer with 1 year uni astrophysics background? 😁

@lennybuttz2162 Жыл бұрын

Do they have a tanning room or a UV room or do you just take vitamin D everyday?

@zapfanzapfan 10 ай бұрын

What is it like not seeing any new faces for 9 months? Now imagine only seeing 5 others for 3 years and you can imagine going to Mars 🙂

@littlemeg137 7 ай бұрын

I wonder how the NSF liaison role is chosen, did she draw the short straw?

@undasea Жыл бұрын

Well dang! I could see falling in love with her over a winter stay.

@glennpearson9348 Жыл бұрын

Are you people crazy?! Didn't you know that according to Flat Earthers not only are you not allowed to be there, you don't even exist. How do you fine folks feel being only computer generated graphics? Ha ha! Sorry. Couldn't resist. What an awesome interview and great to hear about all the fine research going on at the South Pole.

@TexasRain104 Жыл бұрын

Holy hell… brilliant and beautiful.

@gruffydd1000 5 ай бұрын

Dr? You never addressed her properly?

@Jeffreylogan74 4 ай бұрын

Can anyone say South Pole party time!

@ericabrahamson2057 Жыл бұрын

Shes cute!!!

@tombittikoffer412 10 ай бұрын

Joe, do you have a head above your forehead? Or are you all hat? Also, love getting to know the team! I'm digging through your videos and want to meet the support staff! Look forward to hearing about them!

@janejones5362 7 ай бұрын

Ignorance gets ignored.

@TheImapotato 6 ай бұрын

It's great she got to have such a unique experience at the South Pole in her career field, but this whole 'first (non white male)' stuff has to go in the bin. She is a qualified scientist and in the higher scientific fields, no one cares if you pee sitting down. Would have liked a more personal introspection on the interviews, like their favorite food there, their favorite location, what they do to unwind, but the informative stuff was awesome too!

@michaeljohnson6578 11 ай бұрын

What are you doing Make scientific research about scientific research

@Joey-ni7bw Жыл бұрын

Joe were stds a medical issue over winter? I would imagine all that boredom people start hooking up

@nyflo718 7 ай бұрын

When they say a college degree isnt needed theyre lying

@nuwon8154 6 ай бұрын

I respect scientists....I completely disagree with the Big Bang. In the upcoming years...maybe months...you are about to see why. Scientists can be Christians as well. I just can't imagine her job though. Lol. John 3:16

@bruh-ni1fy 6 ай бұрын

The guy who came up with the big bang theory was a catholic priest.

@Valdemar135 2 ай бұрын

You disagree because you don't understand. Or you don't want to understand, because you believe in fairytales.

@Big_AlMC 5 ай бұрын

You know he got up in that. Strange is not in abundance out there.

@rridderbusch518 11 ай бұрын

Someone PLEASE tell Dr. Sasha Rahlin that it's not named *Anardica.* Yikes!

@JoeSpinstheGlobe 11 ай бұрын

Sometimes we get lazy when we say it a hundred times a day. Just like you probably don't always pronounce the first R in "surprise" or "February," or the D in "Wednesday."

@AregPone 8 ай бұрын

@@JoeSpinstheGlobedrop that mic...

@janejones5362 7 ай бұрын

Manners, son.