Jennifer Mercer, a class of 1997 environmental physical science
graduate from BHSU, is shown launching a balloon from the
McMurdo Station in Antarctica to measure ozone concentration and
aerosol particles. Ann Curry from NBC’s Today show interviewed
Mercer about the hole in the ozone layer, women in science, and
working in Antarctica. Mercer is currently a research scientist
in the Atmospheric Science Department at the University of
Wyoming. Photo by Steve Dobbs of Raytheon Polar Services
Jennifer Mercer, a class of 1997 environmental physical science
graduate from Black Hills State University, recently appeared on
the “Today” show to discuss her atmospheric research at
Antarctica. A recipient of the 2003 Young Alumni Achievement
Award, Mercer is currently a research scientist in the
Atmospheric Science Department at the University of Wyoming.
Mercer’s research regularly includes releasing balloons from the
McMurdo Station in Antarctica to measure ozone concentration and
aerosol particles. Ann Curry interview