New UAA Faculty discuss exciting work in Hydrology, Resource Economics, Violence and Climate Change
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Matt Reeves (Geological Sciences) discusses his research including climate change impacts on water resources; Alex James (Economics) discusses a creative approach to environmental and resource economics, and Frank Witmer (Computer Science) discusses the effects of climate change on violent conflict in sub-Sahara Africa.
Presentation timeline with Q & A: Matt Reeves, 24:50-35:55; Alex James, 36:44-101:47; Frank Witmer, 103:07-131:00.
Alaska Authors Caroline Van Hemert and Lisa Maloney come together to discuss writing about wild relationships in Alaska.
Caroline Van Hemert is a wildlife biologist and author of The Sun Is A Compass, A 4,000-Mile Journey into The Alaskan Wilds. She received her PhD in the Dept. of Biology and...
Published 12/18/19
Dahr Jamail discusses and reads passages from his book The End of Ice: Bearing Witness and Finding Meaning in the Path of Climate Disruption. After nearly a decade overseas as a war reporter, acclaimed journalist Dahr Jamail returned to America to renew his passion for mountaineering only to...
Published 11/20/19
In the new guidebook Day Hiking Southcentral Alaska, Lisa Maloney explores the most rewarding trails in and around the Mat-Su Valley, Chugach State Park, Skilak and Kenai Lakes, Whittier, Seward, Homer, and more. 100 hikes are featured with detailed route descriptions and color photos to help...
Published 04/23/19