UAF Graduate Student Research Stories
The UAF Geophysical Institute presents the virtual 2021 Science for Alaska Lecture Series. Tune in at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays to learn about exciting science from measuring the aurora, monitoring whale populations with unmanned aircraft, and participating in the largest Arctic expedition in history. RSVP to watch on Zoom or watch live from the UAF or GI Facebook pages.
This Science for Alaska lecture will be a compilation of short, eight-minute flash-talks from UAF graduate students researchers with time for questions after individual presentations.Topics include exploring Venus, measuring gases from Alaska volcanoes, using satellite imagery to understand fire behavior, and oceanography research in Kachemak Bay. Bring your questions for these dedicated student researchers!
UAF graduate student researchers presenting:
- Joshua Knicely, Ph.D. student, UAF GI
- Skye Kushner, Ph.D. student, Alaska Volcano Observatory, UAF GI
- Valerie Wasser, Ph.D. student, Alaska Volcano Observatory, UAF GI
- Chris Smith, M.Sc. student, UAF GI
- Josianne Haag, M.Sc. student, UAF CFOS
Talks are free and for the public. All ages are encouraged to attend. This is the third in a series of six free, public lectures for the virtual 2021 Science for Alaska Lecture Series.