Research Highlights

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

SNAP and ACCAP contribute to Arctic planning report to the President of the United States

Mon, 04/22/2013 - 08:17

Managing for the Future in a Rapidly Changing Arctic, a major report recently issued by the Interagency Working Group on Coordination of Domestic Energy Development and Permitting in Alaska, highlights the need to coordinate and use the best available science to integrate cultural, environmental and economic factors in decision-making about development and conservation in the Arctic. Read More

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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

IARC Chief Scientist Receives the Research Lifetime Achievement Award

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 15:33

IARC Chief Scientist John Walsh received the 2013 Research Lifetime Achievement Award at UAF’s 6th Annual Research Day on April 30th. The award, given by the Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, recognizes individuals for their “sustainable lifetime contribution” to research and the University of Alaska. Read More

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