Dr. Peter Olsson is the Alaska State Climatologist with the Alaska State Climate Center (ASCC). Dr. Birgit Hagedorn is manager of the Applied Science and Engineering Technology Labs (ASET). Topics at this event include new research and technology, understanding climate data and an overview of their current projects. Peter Olsson also offers glimpses into his life and how he became a climatologist. And Birgit Hagedorn mentions research involving arctic haze and challenges researching elephant drinking water choices. Note: The question period begins at 1:09:44 and there are gaps in sound. Birgit Hagedorn's powerpoint presentation is also posted on iTunes.