Alaska Science Forum: Fifty years of far-north biology
By nrozell [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu (Ned Rozell)
While waiting for the talking to begin in darkened auditoriums, I sometimes scan the room, counting heads. “I’ve interviewed him, and her, and him. And her.”
Finding her way: Mary Albanese to discuss mapping Alaska in the 1970s
In 1977 at the age of 23, Mary Albanese came to Alaska to be a teacher When she didn't get a job, she became a geologist, earning a masters degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
She spent ten years in the wilds mapping the state at a time when much of Alaska was still unmapped. Her motto served her well: "If at first you don't succeed, try something that's harder."
Alaska Science Forum: A continent of ice on the wane
By nrozell [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu (Ned Rozell)
Sea ice decline spurs the greening of the Arctic
Sea ice decline and warming trends are changing the vegetation in nearby arctic coastal areas, according to two University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists.
Uma Bhatt, an associate professor with UAF’s Geophysical Institute, and Skip Walker, a professor at UAF’s Institute of Arctic Biology, contributed to a recent review of research on the response of plants, marine life and animals to declining sea ice in the Arctic.
PDF Download"Earth, Wind & Fire": September 6 is submission deadline for First Friday artwork
The Geophysical Institute's GeoData Center is gearing up for its October First Friday art show. The show's title is "Earth, Wind & Fire" and coordinators are looking for work that fits this theme to showcase at the event.
Student's sprite images go viral
Recent sprite images captured by Jason Ahrns, a graduate student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, have gone viral. The doctoral candidate has taken part in a sprite imaging campaign over the Midwest from late July through August 13. However, due to Ahrn's captivating blog and Flickr site, media requests keep rolling in.
GI shares resources at local energy fair
Those interested in renewable energy, the Alaska environment and innovation attended the 8th Annual Renewable Energy Fair at Chena Hot Springs Resort Sunday, August 18 where both the Geophysical Institute and the Alaska Patent & Trademark Resource Center were on scene. Kaz Alvarez, Amy Hartley and Judie Triplehorn staffed two stations at the fair that drew hundreds of attendees from across the state and country.
Alaska Science Forum: Life recycled on a far-off gravel bar
By nrozell [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu (Ned Rozell)
At the approach of a canoe, the wolverine tears into the woods, its claws spitting mud. Seconds later, ravens explode from what resembles two branches reaching from a driftwood log.
