Illustration of a building construction in progress - a partially built house, frame only
A fale is a traditional, oval, Samoan building with wooden posts holding up a domed roof. This is a more modern, rectangular version of a fale.
Illustration of a traditional Samoan fale, with the round/oval shape, and wooden poles holding up a domed thatched roof. The metal top-piece is a modern addition
Often located in remote sites, US field stations rely on telecommunications to stay connected to their institutions. Field stations often offer classes, to students or the public, as well as conduct scientific research