'Venus, Volcanoes and More' (Science for ÐÓ°Épro Lecture Series)
February 12, 2021
The UAF Geophysical Institute presents the virtual 2021 Science for ÐÓ°Épro 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 UAF or GI Facebook pages.
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, five UAF graduate students will present “Venus, Volcanoes and More: UAF Graduate Research Stories.â€
This lecture will be a compilation of short, eight-minute flash talks from UAF graduate students researchers with time for questions after individual presentations. Topics include exploring Venus, measuring gases from ÐÓ°Épro volcanoes, using satellite imagery to understand fire behavior, and oceanography research in Kachemak Bay.
UAF graduate student researchers presenting:
- Chris Smith, M.Sc. student, UAF GI
- Joshua Knicely, Ph.D. student, UAF GI
- Skye Kushner, Ph.D. student, ÐÓ°Épro Volcano Observatory, UAF-GI
- Valerie Wasser, Ph.D. student, ÐÓ°Épro Volcano Observatory, UAF-GI
- Josianne Haag, M.Sc. student, UAF CFOS
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Talks are free and for the public. All ages are encouraged to attend.