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  • Alaska’s 2019 extended wildfire season

    Akasofu 401 2160 Koyukuk Dr, Fairbanks, AK, United States

    Join the International Arctic Research Center for October’s research salon panel discussion on Alaska's 2019 extended wildfire season. Hear perspectives from Uma Bhatt, Joe Little and Nancy Fresco. Light refreshments will be provided. IARC Salon is a monthly seminar series coordinated annually by one of IARC's students. For more information contact this year's graduate student…

  • From science to action on climate change

    Akasofu 501 2160 Koyukuk Dr, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

    Seminar by visiting scientist Dr. Peter Frumhoff from the Union of Concerned Scientists.

  • Response of major modes of eastern Arctic Ocean variability to climate change

    Akasofu 401 2160 Koyukuk Dr, Fairbanks, AK, United States

    Join IARC for Till Baumann’s PhD thesis defense titled response of major modes of eastern Arctic Ocean variability to climate change. Till is advised by Igor Polyakov. Abstract: The Arctic Ocean plays a central role in ongoing climate change, with sea-ice loss being the most prominent indicator. In recent years, an increased influence of Atlantic…

  • Climate change: from cutting-edge science to innovative solutions

    Salisbury Theatre 1718 Tanana Drive, Fairbanks, AK, United States

    About the speaker- Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is a climate scientist who served as a lead author for the National Climate Assessments under the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations. She also is the director of Texas Tech’s Climate Science Center. Join her on September 9 for a public lecture as she shares her perspectives on climate…

    Free
  • Association for Women in Science talk: field research meets rural Alaska

    Akasofu 501 2160 Koyukuk Dr, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

    The Association for Women in Science, Alaska Chapter (AWIS-AK) invites you to their brown-bag meeting.  Speaker: Dr. Alexis Will, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Institute of Polar Research, Japan.  Topic: Field research meets rural Alaska: mistakes, missteps, and moments of "aha!" Please bring a story or advice to share from your own experience working…