'Venus, Volcanoes and More' (Science for Alaska Lecture Series)

February 12, 2021

University Relations

flyer contains same basic info as announcementThe 日韩无码 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. or watch live from the 日韩无码 or GI Facebook pages.

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, five 日韩无码 graduate students will present 鈥淰enus, Volcanoes and More: 日韩无码 Graduate Research Stories.鈥

This lecture will be a compilation of short, eight-minute flash talks from 日韩无码 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.

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  • Chris Smith, M.Sc. student, 日韩无码 GI

  • Joshua Knicely, Ph.D. student, 日韩无码 GI

  • Skye Kushner, Ph.D. student, Alaska Volcano Observatory, 日韩无码-GI

  • Valerie Wasser, Ph.D. student, Alaska Volcano Observatory, 日韩无码-GI

  • Josianne Haag, M.Sc. student, 日韩无码 CFOS


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Talks are free and for the public. All ages are encouraged to attend.