Research Highlights

Scientist of the Month: Elena Sparrow

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:01

As leader of IARC’s Education and Outreach programs, Elena Sparrow directs broad efforts to convene and communicate new and innovative science research and teaching methods. Sparrow has led a long and noteworthy career as a soil microbiologist, in addition to her key role in the development and growth of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program and science education in Alaska. Read More

Scientist of the Month: John Walsh

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 11:02

John Walsh is distinguished at IARC as a Chief Scientist and a President’s Professor of Global Change. Over the last decade, Dr. Walsh has been central to IARC’s success and public profile, leading many of the organization’s strongest research and outreach efforts. In addition to extensive publications, he is the co-author of the textbook Severe and Hazardous Weather. Read More

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Spotlight Stories

Second Graders Get a Glimpse of Climate Research

Tue, 05/28/2013 - 12:28

Second graders from Tri Valley School in Healy, Alaska, visited IARC in May to learn first-hand what it is like to be an Arctic research scientist.  A group of scientists from IARC shared their expertise with video and photo presentations, and demonstrations with field equipment.  They engaged students in discussions and with hands-on simulations of their fieldwork.  Read More

IARC Scientist Engages Local Adults with Climate Change Activity

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 12:22

IARC Education and Outreach Director Elena Sparrow recently worked with Fairbanksans, including an Athabaskan elder and the director of a native educator association, at the Association of Interior Native Educators (AINE) at the beginning of May. Dr. Sparrow’s work was part of IARC’s outreach activity to raise awareness of climate change through interactive educational approaches. Read More

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