News from AK CASC
This summer, Alaska Voices is on the radio. Airing on KUAC out of Fairbanks, KSKA out of Girdwood, KSTK out of Wrangell, and KNOM out of Nome, the six-episode series highlights the climate adaptation lessons…
Melting glaciers could speed up carbon emissions into the atmosphere
Article adapted from the University of Leeds The loss of glaciers worldwide enhances the breakdown of complex carbon molecules in rivers, potentially contributing further to climate change. AK CASC researcher and UAS Professor of Environmental…
Position Opening: Postdoctoral Researcher in Boreal Wildfire Dynamics
The Alaska CASC and the University of Alaska Fairbanks are seeking early career researchers interested in wildland fire and climate change. We are searching for a scientist interested in boreal wildfire dynamics and natural resource…
AK CASC Supports Inaugural Cohort of UAF Climate Scholars
The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ new Climate Scholars Program launched last spring to meet student demands for climate science focused courses, and workforce demands for interdisciplinary climate science skills. This year’s cohort will receive financial…
Applications open for Inspiring Girls Expeditions
By Heather McFarland, International Arctic Research Center Inspiring Girls Expeditions invites applications for its summer 2021, tuition-free, wilderness science education programs. The expeditions are open to 16- and 17-year-old girls. Alaskans are encouraged to apply,…
AK CASC Request for Proposals FY 2021
The Alaska CASC invites proposals for projects to be initiated in the Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. AK CASC expects to initiate 5-10 new projects with FY21 funds. For more details on this opportunity, please…
Position Opening: Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate Variability/Dynamics
The Geophysical Institute and the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher in climate variability/dynamics. This full-time position will have two years of funding, with potential…