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  • UAF Arctic Research Open House

    By Heather McFarland | April 12, 2018 | Comments Off on UAF Arctic Research Open House

    In conjunction with the Alaska National Lab Day, 11 Arctic research facilities will open their doors to the public. “The coolest part of my job is coming in the morning…

  • New summary available on Bering Strait winter 2018 sea ice conditions

    By Heather McFarland | April 9, 2018 | Comments Off on New summary available on Bering Strait winter 2018 sea ice conditions

    The amount of sea ice in the Bering Sea this winter was the lowest it has been since 1850. Communities throughout the region were significantly impacted. The International Arctic Research…

  • New course offered: Climate change and my community

    By Heather McFarland | March 29, 2018 | Comments Off on New course offered: Climate change and my community

    Course Date: June 18-22, 2018 Location: University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus and nearby field sites Climate change influences our lives in Alaska and the changes occurring in the Arctic impact…

  • UAV applications in the Arctic

    By Heather McFarland | March 19, 2018 | Comments Off on UAV applications in the Arctic

    IARC’s March Research Salon Series Seminar will explore unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Come learn about connecting machine and science to tell a story that you couldn’t tell before. Guest speakers…

  • Volunteers needed to collect winter buds of lowbush cranberry

    By IARC Communications | February 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Volunteers needed to collect winter buds of lowbush cranberry

    This citizen science project is looking for volunteers to help gather valuable information regarding lowbush cranberries.

  • Video: Modeling in Climate Change Research

    By IARC Communications | January 22, 2018 | Comments Off on Video: Modeling in Climate Change Research

    This 13-minute video, featuring IARC Research Associate Katie Spellman and Dr. Nancy Fresco of the Scenarios Network for Alaska + Arctic Planning, explains the importance and relevance of computer modeling…

  • Free glaciology and marine programs for girls seek applications

    By IARC Communications | January 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Free glaciology and marine programs for girls seek applications

    Inspiring Girls Expeditions is accepting applications through January 19, 2018 for free summer science and wilderness expeditions for girls ages 16 to 17.

  • AGU 2017 Lightning Pitch Session

    By IARC Communications | December 5, 2017 | Comments Off on AGU 2017 Lightning Pitch Session

    December 7, 2017 | 12pm, 401 Akasofu- In preparation for the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in New Orleans (Dec. 11-15), IARC’s Research Salon organizers have coordinated a lightning pitch session.

  • First Friday Art in IARC

    By IARC Communications | November 29, 2017 | Comments Off on First Friday Art in IARC

    December 1, Friday | 1-6pm, Akasofu Lobby- Stop by to see artwork and crafts from the Geophysical Institute and IARC researchers and staff!

  • Scientific Data Management

    By IARC Communications | November 15, 2017 | Comments Off on Scientific Data Management

    November 16, 2017 | 12pm, 401 Akasofu- Peter Bieniek, Vanessa Raymond, and Kevin Galloway will be discussing scientific data management.