Ian Dalziel, Coats Land, Antarctica (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption Ian Dalziel, a professor at The University of Texas at Austin, in West Antarctica in 2000. Dalziel is the 2023 recipient of the Polar Medal, the United Kingdom’s highest honor for polar exploration. Credit Ian Dalziel Usage Restrictions Please include credit when publishing. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.