Christian Thorsberg – International Arctic Research Center

In Juneau, a new website offers anxious residents a better way to prepare for floods

By Christian Thorsberg | May 27, 2025

A shot from behind of a man in a puffy jacket at a computer looking at the flood map.

The interactive Juneau Flood Dashboard shares maps, alerts, and water level forecasts for valley homes under different flood scenarios.

Kenai Peninsula Communities Struggle for Baseline Water Data Amid Climate Uncertainty

By Christian Thorsberg | April 8, 2025

As temperatures rise on the peninsula, freshwater quality is expected to change — affecting both salmon and humans, new CASC-funded research suggests.

In Metlakatla, Salmonberries Speak and Tell Time

By Christian Thorsberg | February 24, 2025

Throughout the Berry Futures project, it became clear: Berries gather people, as much as people gather berries.

Food Systems in Focus as New Ambassadors Program Launches

By Christian Thorsberg | February 17, 2025

The first-ever cohort of Alaska CASC Ambassadors will lead three new research projects on invasive European green crab, Kodiak Island’s food systems, and mariculture policy.

How a single Twitter DM, sent years ago, sparked an AK CASC effort to prepare a new generation of science communications

By Christian Thorsberg | February 17, 2025

When the pandemic reinforced the importance of responsible science communication, two Alaska scientists hatched big plans.

Introducing Seven Newly Funded Alaska CASC Research Projects

By Christian Thorsberg | February 17, 2025

Salmon, caribou, permafrost, and wildfire are just some of the priority areas identified by this year’s primary investigators.

Announcing Four Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities

By Christian Thorsberg | January 3, 2025

Now recruiting Postdoctoral Fellows in Climate Program Evaluation, Arctic Ocean Borealization, Avalanche Science Communication, and Biogeochemical Modeling.

Gulkana study brings Girls* On Ice to international stage

By Christian Thorsberg | August 27, 2024

Teslin Brannan collected data during the 2023 Girls* On Ice expedition, supported by the International Arctic Research Center, and presented her findings to a global audience.