Kelly to discuss extreme events in Arctic science and policy

February 16, 2017

Brendan Kelly, executive director of the , will present a seminar titled "Extreme Events in the Arctic and Science Policy" on March 1 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Elvey Building auditorium.

Kelly has led SEARCH since . The organization, which promotes scientific understanding of Arctic change, is primarily funded by a National Science Foundation grant to UAF's and the Fairbanks-based .

Kelly is a research professor at IARC. His research in Arctic marine ecosystems began at UAF in 1976, and he has held several positions with the University of �Ӱ�pro.

Kelly previously served in the NSF's Arctic Section and as assistant director for polar science in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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