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  • Bering Science report released

    By Heather McFarland | April 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Bering Science report released

    The Bering Sea is experiencing many changes. Loss of sea ice and record high ocean and air temperatures continue to impact wildlife and all aspects of life for coastal communities.…

  • IARC Annual Report

    By Heather McFarland | March 16, 2021 | Comments Off on IARC Annual Report

    This is the web version of the International Arctic Research Center 2020 annual report. The full publication, along with past years’ reports , can be downloaded from the IARC Communication Products page.

  • IARC graphics featured in virtual art exhibit

    By Heather McFarland | March 1, 2021 | Comments Off on IARC graphics featured in virtual art exhibit

    The International Arctic Research Center is featured in the virtual art exhibit, Why we won’t just leave: what Alaska is telling the world about climate change, curated by Lindsay Carron…

  • Applications open for Wildfire Postdoctoral Fellow at IARC

    By Molly Tankersley | February 16, 2021 | Comments Off on Applications open for Wildfire Postdoctoral Fellow at IARC

    The Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center at IARC and the University of Alaska Fairbanks are seeking early career researchers interested in wildland fire and climate change. We are searching for a scientist…

  • New call for proposals from the Alaska CASC

    By Molly Tankersley | February 10, 2021 | Comments Off on New call for proposals from the Alaska CASC

    The Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center at IARC invites proposals for projects that support “actionable science” or knowledge that can inform or be applied to high-priority natural and cultural resource…

  • New community office guides national Arctic research initiative

    By Heather McFarland | February 1, 2021 | Comments Off on New community office guides national Arctic research initiative

    A new university-led office will provide leadership and support to the National Science Foundation’s Navigating the New Arctic initiative. NNA recently funded 17 projects totaling $26.7 million in order to better mitigate…

  • AK CASC Supports Inaugural Cohort of UAF Climate Scholars

    By Mike Delue | January 28, 2021 | Comments Off on AK CASC Supports Inaugural Cohort of UAF Climate Scholars

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ new Climate Scholars Program launched last spring to meet student demands for climate science focused courses, and workforce demands for interdisciplinary climate science skills. This…

  • Newsletter highlights community-based observations in the Arctic

    By Heather McFarland | January 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Newsletter highlights community-based observations in the Arctic

    IARC’s Alaska Arctic Observatory & Knowledge Hub is excited to share their winter 2020 newsletter. AAOKH helps northern Alaska coastal communities share their expertise and observations of changing sea ice, wildlife and…

  • Applications open for tuition-free girls’ wilderness expeditions

    By Heather McFarland | December 11, 2020 | Comments Off on Applications open for tuition-free girls’ wilderness expeditions

    Inspiring Girls Expeditions invites applications for its summer 2021, tuition-free, wilderness science education programs. The expeditions are open to 16- and 17-year-old girls. Alaskans are encouraged to apply, and expeditions…

  • IARC at AGU

    By Heather McFarland | December 9, 2020 | Comments Off on IARC at AGU

    IARC researchers and students are excited to participate in the 2020 American Geophysical Union fall meeting. We hope to connect virtually with our colleagues and friends. Join us for the…