Cryosphere

The Cryosphere Concentration is located within the geosphere cohort of ESS tracks. This concentration focuses on snow, sea-ice, glaciers, and permafrost. Research within the Cryosphere Concentration is grounded in physics, mathematics, numerical modeling and data science. Methods and applications in the Cryosphere seek to understand earth surface processes at high latitudes and how they are responding to ongoing climate change as well as associated impacts on both the built and natural environment. The courses and research associated with snow, sea-ice, glaciers, and permafrost connect with the full spectrum of topics in the Earth System Science curriculum, including geospatial sciences, geosciences, climate science, hydrology, ecology, and sustainability. The Cryosphere Concentration at UAF is strengthened by the expansive natural laboratory and faculty expertise. Ph.D. and MS coursework and graduate research will be conducted closely with the Geophysical Institute.

Before you apply

Before applying for admission into ESS Cryosphere, students should review the materials with the Department of Geosciences.

Students wishing to apply should complete the ESS Summary Form and then proceed to UAF admissions.

Our faculty

Dmitry Nicolsky

Geophysical Institute

Admissions Committee

Ken Tape

Geophysical Institute

Admissions Committee

Andy Aschwanden

Geophysical Institute

Jennifer Delamere

Geophysical Institute

Hajo Eicken

Department of Geosciences

Mark Fahnestock

Geophysical Institute

Louise Farquharson

Geophysical Institute

Benjamin Jones

Water and Environmental Research Center

Alexander Koholodov

Geophysical Institute

Chris Larsen

Geophysical Institute

Andy Mahoney

Geophysical Institute

Matthew Sturm

Geophysical Institute

Martin Truffer

Department of Physics

Geophysical Institute