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

February 12, 2021

University Relations

flyer contains same basic info as announcementThe ÃÛÌÒTV 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 ÃÛÌÒTV or GI Facebook pages.

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, five ÃÛÌÒTV graduate students will present “Venus, Volcanoes and More: ÃÛÌÒTV Graduate Research Stories.â€

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

ÃÛÌÒTV graduate student researchers presenting:

  • Chris Smith, M.Sc. student, ÃÛÌÒTV GI

  • Joshua Knicely, Ph.D. student, ÃÛÌÒTV GI

  • Skye Kushner, Ph.D. student, Alaska Volcano Observatory, ÃÛÌÒTV-GI

  • Valerie Wasser, Ph.D. student, Alaska Volcano Observatory, ÃÛÌÒTV-GI

  • Josianne Haag, M.Sc. student, ÃÛÌÒTV CFOS


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