Science professional development course for teachers
Investigations in Cyber-enabled Education, or ICE, is accepting applications for its fall 2011 Snow Cover course for educators. The science professional development course for teachers features a collaborative online network for teaching and learning about the role of snow in global climate. Participants interact with a suite of online lessons and are given access to snow-related data and resources appropriate for classroom use.
Aurora Alert issued
According to long-time GI Aurora Forecaster Chuck Deehr, a large solar event occurred near the central part of the sun on Aug. 2, 2011. Effects of the flare are expected to arrive at Earth on the evening of August 3 (GMT). High auroral activity is forecasted for the night of August 3, and perhaps the night of August 4.
More information available at http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast.
Historic Observations of Space Weather Effects on Human Life and Technical Systems in India
Speaker: Prof. Chanchal Uberoi from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Prof. Chanchal Uberoi is well-known for her work on Alfven waves, magnetic reconnection, etc.
Date: Monday, August 1st
Time: 3:45 pm
Place: Globe Room, Elvey Building
UAF to participate in 2011 Golden Days parade
This year marks the first Golden Days parade that will feature large-scale, unified University of Alaska Fairbanks participation. Though many university-affiliated groups have a long tradition of walking, riding, and dancing the approximate 2.7-mile-long parade route independently, all units will join forces from here on out.
Publications
The Geophysical Institute provides a variety of publications that feature cutting-edge research being performed by scientists at the institute and by the University of Alaska Fairbanks research community. These publications are provided as a public service by the Geophysical Institute. If you are interested in subscribing to these free publications please info [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu (contact us).
