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IPY Environmental Studies in the Boreal Forest Zone

The International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is organizing a two-week IPY summer school on environmental studies in the boreal forest zone on 14-28 July 2007. This summer school will replace the earlier announced event in Fairbanks (1-14 July 2007). The summer school will be held in Fedorovskoe, Tver’ region, Russia, at the Central Forest Biospheric Reserve (http://www.clgz.ru/index_en.htm). The course will consist of lectures on contemporary climate change, paleoclimatology, hydrology, remote sensing of environment, and climatic, biospheric, and hydrologic modeling. Another focus (and all the field work) of the summer school will be related to studies of the land-atmosphere interactions in the boreal forest zone. Each student will work on a project as a member of a small team together with an instructor and will present a project report at the end of the two-week period. Several field trips in and outside the Forest Reserve are planned to highlight various aspects of studies in this field.

The summer school is open to graduate students and postdoctoral scientists having a demonstrated interest in ecosystem modeling. Advanced undergraduates with experience in ecosystem modeling may also apply.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should submit a short CV that includes a list of relevant coursework, a one-page statement of interest, and a letter of recommendation from a research supervisor, via e-mail to: Ms. Kathy Glodowski. E-mail: katcam@iarc.uaf.edu

Applicants will be selected on the basis of their experience with, interest in, and commitment to arctic modeling. The deadline for applications is Friday, 9 February 2007, and applicants will be notified of the outcome of the selection process by Thursday, 1 March 2007. IARC will provide financial support for the successful applicants in the form of economy-class round-trip airfare, visa support, ground transportation in Russia, two weeks of lodging, and a meal allowance.

BOOKLET:

Download the 2007 Summer School Booklet: booklet.pdf (1.1Mb).

CONTACT:

Kathy Glodowski
International Arctic Research Center
University of Alaska
930 Koyukuk Drive
P.O. Box 757340
Fairbanks, AK   99775-7340