Arctic research open house, TED-style talks
May 24, 2018
UAF will share its Arctic expertise during two public activities as part of Alaska
National Lab Day. Both events will be held Tuesday, May 29.
A self-guided walking tour through 11 UAF research facilities is scheduled from 3-5
p.m. Climate science, geosciences, natural resources and engineering researchers will
talk about their projects and show visitors around their labs. Dozens of researchers
are participating, including Helena Buurman of the Alaska Earthquake Center; John
Eichelburger, who will be on hand to discuss magma; and Hajo Eicken, who uses his
sea ice expertise to help the U.S. Navy safely conduct under ice submarine exercises
in the Arctic Ocean. The walking tour is free and includes stops for refreshments
along the way. Visit http://bit.ly/aknatlabdayopenhouse for more information and to download a tour map.
Bill Schnabel and Nettie LaBelle-Hamer will moderate six presenter-storytellers at
a TED-style talk at 6 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium. University of Alaska Board of Regents
Chair Gloria O'Neill will talk about how a tribal nonprofit is combing traditional
knowledge with digital technology. Chris Rose, of the Renewable Energy Alaska Project,
will present a new perspective on how to address climate change. Cordova Mayor Clay
Koplin, who is also the CEO of the Cordova Electric Cooperative, will give a presentation
on common and alternative forms of energy. Meera Kohler, with the Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative, will discuss potential global applications of energy use in rural Alaska.
Ethan Schutt of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium will address potential
heating solutions in Alaska, while Gwen Holdmann will explain how Alaska is at the
forefront of research on alternative energy systems.
The talks are open to people 21 and older, and admission is $50. Visit http://bit.ly/aknatlabdaytalks to purchase tickets.