Northern Alaska Connections III: Winter observations of in-situ snow depth, 2005-2008
It is very difficult to measure snow cover in the Arctic from satellite data. However, understanding snowmelt and coverage in the Arctic is of great importance for climate research and global warming studies in the Arctic. >> Go to Story

2008 Permafrost Outreach Expedition Begins
The 2008 Permafrost Outreach Expedition will run from Emmonak to Kotzebue, Alaska. The team will install permafrost monitoring and frost tube stations at Alaskan village schools during this ongoing international research and outreach project.

UPDATE: Alaska Science Forum Article - On the long trail to permafrost
Go directly to the Permafrost Outreach web site: http://www.uaf.edu/permafrost/.
Go to Expeditions in Research for current location information.

Ice Alaska to feature university researchers, IPY
IARC participates in the IPY Ice Stage at Ice Alaska. >> Go to Details

Student Receives Scholarship From Sweden-America Foundation
IARC research assistant Anna Liljedahl has been awarded 200.000 SEK from the Sweden-America Foundation. >> Go to Details