Alaska climate specialist

University affiliation

• International Arctic Research Center
• University of Alaska Fairbanks

Contact information

• Email: rthoman@alaska.edu
• Phone: (907) 474-2415

Media contact

Heather McFarland

• Phone: (907) 474-6286
• Email: hrmcfarland@alaska.edu

Areas of expertise

• Atmospheric and space science
• Earth science

Research interests/biography

Rick Thoman is an expert in Alaska climate and weather. He produces reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities and media.