Research Highlights

Scientist of the Month: Jenny Hutchings

Thu, 09/06/2012 - 14:06

Since 2001, Dr. Jenny Hutchings has conducted research at IARC with a strong and broad focus on sea ice, including modeling sea ice dynamics and variability and studying interaction between sea ice and climate. Dr. Hutchings’ recent work has received support from groups including the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy, and she currently participates in the Arctic Observing Network and collaborates with the International Arctic Buoy Programme. Read More

Imnavait Creek Snowmelt Time-Lapse Video

Thu, 08/30/2012 - 15:48

In May 2012, IARC's Simon Filhol and Alessio Gusmeroli, together with a few other researchers of the SnowNet project, visited Imnavail Creek to monitor the snowmelt. Imnavait is located on the foothills of the Brooks Range, on the North Slope of Alaska. The creek is also widely used by researchers like biologists, hydrologists, ecologists to perform studies on climate change and Arctic ecosystems. In addition to the long-term study of snowmelt with daily snow-depth probing and snow density measurements, time-lapse cameras were set up around the creek to capture photos of the snow melting. Read More

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Big Success with two 2012 IARC Summer Schools

Wed, 08/22/2012 - 16:17

A two-week summer school session, entitled “Climate System Modeling: Downscaling techniques and practical applications,” was held July 16-27. This summer school marked its 10-year anniversary since the beginning of the program back in 2003. Sponsored by Alaska Climate Science Center (UAF/Dept. of Interior) with IARC’s Vladimir Alexeev and John Walsh together with Scott Rupp (SNAP/AK CSC) and Steve Gray (AK CSC) as coordinators, this workshop immersed graduate students and young scientists in the opportunities and challenges of climate modeling through lectures, technical sessions, mini projects, and informal discussions with specialists in climate science and decision makers. Read More

Legislative Citation Presented to Dr. Syun-Ichi Akasofu for Hannes Alfvén Medal

Wed, 08/08/2012 - 15:55

Representative Bob Miller presented a legislative citation to Syun-Ichi Akasofu for the Hannes Alfvén Medal, which he received at the 2011 European Geosciences Union. Officials of the EGU awarded Akasofu the medal for "his outstanding achievements in Solar-Terrestrial Physics, establishing the substorm as a fundamental concept of magnetospheric physics." Miller was joined by Senator Joe Thomas, UA administration, faculty, staff, and students. Read More

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