New IARC logo
IARC is excited to launch an updated logo as part of an ongoing effort to improve communication and branding across the almost 20 organizations that IARC is home to. We have grown and evolved over the years, and we now have a fresher look with improved versatility for our logo. Check out the evolution of…
New climate and energy training for educators
Educators can participate in a new, one-credit course on climate change and energy. The University of Alaska Fairbanks International Arctic Research Center is partnering with the Renewable Energy Alaska Project to offer the course by distance delivery from Aug. 3-6. According to course instructor Christina Buffington, an IARC science education specialist, climate and energy are…
Alaska CASC Releases 2020 Annual Report
Arctic Ocean changes driven by sub-Arctic seas
New research explores how lower-latitude oceans drive complex changes in the Arctic Ocean, pushing the region into a new reality distinct from the 20th-century norm. The University of Alaska Fairbanks and Finnish Meteorological Institute led the international effort, which included researchers from six countries. The first of several related papers was published this month in Frontiers…
Ikaaġvik Sikukun newsletter shares measurements on and under sea ice
The Ikaaġvik Sikukun project is excited to share their spring 2020 newsletter. Ikaaġvik Sikukun —Iñupiaq for ice bridges— is a research effort in Kotzebue, Alaska that connects the community with scientists to understand sea ice change in Kotzebue Sound. This newsletter shares the results of Ikaaġvik Sikukun’s measurements on and under the ice. The data presented shed…
Bering Science report released
The Bering Sea continues to see dramatic changes in its climate, sea ice conditions and wildlife, according to a new publication called “Bering Science: Spring 2020 Bering Region Ocean Update.” The report was prepared through a partnership between the Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) and the IARC. The team worked with over twenty agency and…
New SNAP Highlights feature precipitation and fire tools
Rick Thoman recipient of 2020 NOAA distinguished career award
NOAA awards new cooperative institute to UAF and partners
A new university-led institute will address climate, ocean and coastal challenges with greater collaboration and sharing of scientific resources. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected a partnership between the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the University of Washington and Oregon State University to lead the institute. The Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem…
AOS conference statement released
The International Arctic Research Center is pleased to have been part of this year’s Arctic Observing Summit. AOS 2020’s Executive Organizing Committee, co-chaired by Hajo Eicken, recently released the Conference Statement. This statement summarizes the main conclusions and call to action from the the Summit which convened online, March 30-April 02. Highlights: Use SAON’s Roadmap…