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Andy Aschwanden
Snow, Ice & Permafrost

Studies glacier and ice sheet responses to atmospheric and oceanographic changes
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Matthew Balazs
Tectonics & Sedimentation

Applies remote sensing and novel technologies to study changes of the earth's surface
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Paul A. Bernhardt
Space Physics & Aeronomy

Conducting active experiments in space with supporting theory, modeling and data analysis
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Uma Bhatt
Atmospheric Sciences

Specializes in climate variability, from seasonal to multidecadal time scales
Pascal Buri
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Pascal Buri
Snow, Ice & Permafrost

Explores surface processes on glaciers and the ecohydrology of glacierized watersheds through field work and mechanistic modeling
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Achille Capelli
Snow, Ice & Permafrost

Measures sea ice and snow from unmanned aerial systems
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Bryant Chow
Seismology & Geodesy

Investigates Earth structure and tectonic processes by leveraging seismic data, software development, and numerical modeling
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Richard Collins
Atmospheric Sciences

Studies the weather and climate of the atmosphere and interactions with space weather
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Mark Conde
Space Physics & Aeronomy

Uses sounding rockets and ground-based optical instruments to study space weather
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Laura Crews
Snow, Ice & Permafrost

Researches upper ocean processes and physical air-ice-ocean interactions
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Peter Damiano
Space Physics & Aeronomy

Uses simulations to study particle acceleration and Alfven wave dynamics in space plasmas
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Jennifer Delamere
GINA Director
Oversees the Geographic Information Network of Alaska
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Peter Delamere
Space Physics & Aeronomy

Studies magnetospheric physics with emphasis on the numerical simulation of space plasmas
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Mark Fahnestock
Snow, Ice & Permafrost

Applies remote sensing and field work to study ice flow and glacier change
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Louise Farquharson
Snow, Ice & Permafrost

Explores how high-latitude landscapes respond to climate change
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David Fee
AVO Coordinating Scientist
Uses infrasound and seismic data to study volcanic eruptions and other explosions
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Tom Glass
Snow, Ice & Permafrost

Studies the relationship between animals, the cryosphere, and landscape change
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Ronni Grapenthin
Seismology & Geodesy

Volcanology

Studies volcanoes, earthquakes and other crustal deformation processes with GPS and InSAR
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Michael Hatfield
Remote Sensing

Uses Unmanned Aircraft Systems to monitor mine safety, operation, and emergency response
Regine Hock
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Regine Hock
Snow, Ice & Permafrost

Studies glacier mass changes and their impact on sea level and streamflow

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Since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1946, scientists at the Geophysical Institute have studied geophysical processes from the center of the Earth to the surface of the sun and beyond, turning data and observations into information useful for state, Arctic and national priorities.

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The GI is located on the West Ridge of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.

2156 Koyukuk Drive
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 99775

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