Norbert Untersteiner passes away at 86
Norbert Untersteiner, known to many in the International Arctic Research Center and the Geophysical Institute, died in Washington on March 14, 2012. He was 86.
Untersteiner was an advisory board member for both the GI and IARC. Untersteiner led the IARC Science Advisory Board during IARC's formation.
Norbert Untersteiner passes away at 86
Norbert Untersteiner, known to many in the International Arctic Research Center and the Geophysical Institute, died in Washington on March 14, 2012. He was 86.
Untersteiner was an advisory board member for both the GI and IARC. Untersteiner led the IARC Science Advisory Board during IARC's formation.
Science for Alaska hits Anchorage with two public lectures
Science for Alaska hits Anchorage with two public lectures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2012
PDF DownloadAlaska Legislature wowed by UAVs
As part of the 2012 Science for Alaska Lecture Series, University of Alaska Unmanned Aircraft Program Manager Greg Walker was in the State capital April 16-19. On April 18, Walker was invited to display various models of UA unmanned aircraft and present before legislators. Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Reporter Matt Buxton was there to cover the exchange with legislators and the interest sparked by local Juneau residents that participated in one of the Science Socials held at Centennial Hall, featuring Walker and other UA researchers.
Alaska Science Forum: "Snow mosquitos": The first wave of summer irritants
By nrozell [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu (Ned Rozell)
After researching the mealtime mechanisms of mosquitoes, I've come up with a fool-proof plan to keep the bloodsuckers off me this summer.
Science Potpourri 2012
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Science Potpourri will provide hands-on science fun for the entire family on Saturday, April 14, 2012. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. in the Reichardt Building on the UAF campus. Graduate students from the Geophysical institute will be there, along with the portable planetarium. Check out this fun, FREE event!
"Snow Mosquitoes" the First Wave of SUmmer Irritants
A snow mosquito emerges in spring as an adult.
Photo by Ned Rozell.
First, I’ll wear light-colored clothing. Second, I’ll bathe more often in an attempt to be as odorless as possible. Third, I won't exhale while I'm in the woods.
Physics Journal Club meeting on Friday, April 13 at 3:45 p.m.
Physics Journal Club will be held this Friday, April 13, 2012, at 3:45 PM in the Globe Room of the Elvey Building.
Title: Magnetoplasma Rocket Exhaust Plume Measurements and Applications for Spaceflight
Speaker: Benjamin Longmier, Principal Research Scientist, Ad Astra Rocket Company and Adjunct Faculty, University of Houston
Abstract:
"It's Just a Number": Greg Shipman's 10-minute play to be performed April 13-14, 2012
Geophysical Institute Machine Shop Manager Greg Shipman had a play selected for performance by the Fairbanks Drama Association. Members of the association's board of directors chose Shipman's "It's Just a Number," as one of the best 10-minute plays they recieved during their 8x10 Festival. This mean's Shipman's work will be performed April 13 - 14 at FDA's Riverfront Theater in Fairbanks.
