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IARC Salon—The changing culture of fieldwork
The culture of safety and inclusion in fieldwork is evolving to consider changing conversations around social justice movements, risk management and technological innovation. The COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated the approach researchers take to field safety. During this salon, the following speakers will talk about the approaches they have taken to make fieldwork safer for…
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IARC Salon—Remote sensing at different scales
Join the International Arctic Research Center for October's IARC salon titled, Remote Sensing at Different Scales. We use remote sensing at many different scales in our work - come learn about ways UAF scientists are using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and Google Earth Engine to advance their science. Salon panelists include: Jessica Garron, Deputy Director of…
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IARC salon—Graduate Student Highlights
Join the International Arctic Research Center for April's IARC salon titled, Graduate Student Highlights. The discussion will showcase research conducted by University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate students. Salon panelists include: James White, MS student, Using Machine Learning for Fire Growth Prediction in Alaska Hannah Brink, MS student, Gravity and Mountain Wave Phenomena in Fairbanks, Alaska Amy…
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IARC salon—Confronting (im)permanence: Infrastructure in a changing Arctic
Join the International Arctic Research Center for March's IARC salon titled, Confronting (im)permanence: Infrastructure in a changing Arctic. The discussion will explore how the northern design and engineering community is grappling with the impact of climate change on environmental-infrastructural systems. Salon panelists include: Jack Hebert, founder of Cold Climate Housing Research Center Aaron Dotson, UAA Vice Chancellor…
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IARC salon—New Dimensions of Arctic Security
Join the International Arctic Research Center for January's IARC salon titled, New Dimensions of Arctic Security. The discussion will explore Alaska's evolving role in national and Arctic security. Salon panelists include: Dr. Brandon Boylan, Professor of Political Science and Co-Director of Arctic and Northern Studies Alec Bennett, Climate Security Expert and Computation Modeler Troy Bouffard,…