At this event, two experts in different fields of study come together to discuss fisheries management and science. Professor Doug Butterworth is from the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is known worldwide for his research on fisheries management and stock assessments. The title for his talk is What I Have Learned from 400+ International Scientific Fisheries Meetings. (The audio podcast also posted in iTunes)

At this event, two experts in different fields of study come together to discuss fisheries management and science. Professor Doug Butterworth is from the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is known worldwide for his research on fisheries management and stock assessments. The title for his talk is What I Have Learned from 400+ International Scientific Fisheries Meetings. (Doug Butterworth's audio podcast ends at 1:13:08. The...

In The Last Road North, Alaskan photographer Ben Huff explores life along Dalton Highway where “the physical and psychological line between wilderness and oil” marks the Alaskan frontier. At this event, Ben shares his experience creating the book and his views about photography and wilderness. The Last Road North is Published Kehrer Verlag and includes an introduction by Barry Lopez and Karen Irvine (Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago). Ben Huff first followed the road north...

This is the presentation for Jon Allen's event about Climate modeling. Since the development of the first general circulation model and the advent of computing in the 1950's, climate modeling has evolved rapidly in complexity and accuracy, as well as breadth of application. Current models track the movement of fluids and energy transfer between the atmosphere, land and ocean to most commonly output either short-term weather forecasts or long-term climate change predictions. At this event,...

Since the development of the first general circulation model and the advent of computing in the 1950's, climate modeling has evolved rapidly in complexity and accuracy, as well as breadth of application. Current models track the movement of fluids and energy transfer between the atmosphere, land and ocean to most commonly output either short-term weather forecasts or long-term climate change predictions. At this event, Jon Allen reviews the evolution of climate modeling; explores complex...

Questions about caring for trees in Southcentral Alaska are answered by horticulturist Gregg Terry. Learn about water needs, space demands, root systems, soil nutrients and pruning. Gregg Terry teaches for UAA Continuing Education and at UAA Chugiak-Eagle River Campus. His courses include: Landscape Design for the Homeowner, Greenhouse Design and Operation, Sustainable Gardening, Pruning for the Homeowner, Organic Gardening class.

What does research tell us about wind energy and what are the wind energy challenges facing Alaska and Alaska Native Villages are questions discussed at this event with Dr. Jifeng Peng. Dr.Jifeng Peng is an Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering at UAA. He has a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, California Institute of Technology, a M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Stony Brook University, NY, and a B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Science & Technology of China, China.

Philippe Amstislavski shares his research about Northern Siberian nomadic reindeer herders and the advance of water on once firm land. Philippe Amstislavski is an Associate Professor of Public Health (Dept. of Health Sciences) at UAA. His research focus is on the interactions between natural and social systems, particularly between climate change and community adaptation and resilience in the Circumpolar North.

Philosopher and writer Kathleen Dean Moore, singer/song writer Libby Roderick, human rights attorney Robin Bronen, and journalist Yereth Rosen come together to discuss the challenges in writing about climate change and global responsibility. Libby Roderick, who brought the guest speakers together for this special event, leads the discussion with the panelists. Topics include scientific data and ethics, governments and displaced peoples, advocacy and coping with change. This event is...

Translators of "Steller's History of Kamchatka; Collected Information Concerning the History of Kamchatka, Its Peoples, Their Manners, Names, Lifestyles, and Various Customary Practices", Margritt Engel and Karen Willmore, are working together again on newly found diaries of naturalist and explorer Georg Wilhelm Steller. The challenges they face in translating 18th century German, handwriting writing analysis, matching geographic descriptions with nomenclature, and sourcing words from ...

Wildlife and Alaskans: Life amongst Complex Relations Author Bill Sherwonit, Audrey Taylor and Matthew Reimer discuss their relationship with wildlife. Audrey Taylor, UAA Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, whose research involves shorebirds, wildlife conservation, climate change and using citizen scientists as observers for data. (Her presentation can be viewed while listening to the audio podcast of the event.) The aim of the event is to highlight the various ways that...

Speakers discuss how wildlife are central to their work and how that work -- for data, scientific observation and nature writing—changes their relationship to the wild. • Bill Sherwonit, author of more than a dozen books "whose writings explore the complicated relationships we humans have with wildlife." His newest book is Animal Stories: Encounters with Alaska's Wildlife. • Audrey Taylor, UAA Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, whose research involves shorebirds, wildlife...

Matt Reeves teaches in the Geological Sciences Department at UAA . This presentation coincides with the audio podcast of his talk at the event "New UAA Faculty discuss their exciting work in Hydrology, Resource Economics, and Climate Change" which begins 03:56-24:50 min with Q &A until 35:55 min. Matt Reeves received ah.D. in Hydrogeology from the University of Nevada, and worked as a Research Professor at Desert Research Institute.

Frank Witmer teaches in the Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering at UAA. His presentation "Modeling Human‐Environment Interactions" coincides with the audio podcast of his talk at the event "New UAA Faculty discuss their exciting work in Hydrology, Resource Economics, and Climate Change" which starts at 103.07-131:00 min. His presentation focuses on the effects of climate change on conflict in sub-Sahara Africa.

Alex James teaches at the College of Business and Public Policy, Department of Economics at UAA. This presentation coincides with the audio podcast of his talk at the event "New UAA Faculty discuss their exciting work in Hydrology, Resource Economics, and Climate Change" which begins at 36.44-101:47 minutes.

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.

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. Glacier melting, iron and CO2 relations, and arctic haze are topics touched upon. (Note: The audio recording of the event with Peter Olsson and Birgit Hagedorn is also posted on iTunes.)

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...

Topics include Pebble Mine with Davin Holen (ANTH 101), Climate Change Adaptation with Lia Slemons.(ENVI 211), and Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights with Ryan Fortson (JUST 485/LEGL 485). Other themes touched on include Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), ocean acidification, social geography, and court rulings effecting Alaska Native land ownership. Challenges facing faculty teaching in distance education are also discussed (1:40:57).

Dr. Darren Prokop is editor The Business of Transportation. He holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Manitoba and is Professor and Chair of the Department of Logistics and Director of the Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management Program at UAA. His two-volume work explores the transportation industry in all its many guises.

At this event Darren Prokop discusses The Business of Transportation, how it relates specifically to Alaska and demonstrates how transportation is vital to most businesses, trade and globalization. Darren Prokop holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Manitoba and is Professor and Chair of the Department of Logistics and Director of the Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management Program at UAA

Topics include: A Water Farmer’s view of hydroponics and aquaponics with Cecil Ellsworth; Small Space Strategies for Growing Food with Julie Riley and Q & A with Master Gardeners from the UAF Cooperative Extension Program. This event is held in celebration of Earth Day 2014!

Panelists Dr. Riki Ott (Earth Island Institute), Dr. John French (Pegasus Environmental Solutions), Carl Wasille (Alaska's Big Village Network), Pam Miller (Alaska Community Action on Toxics) and Rachel Noblin (Center for Biological Diversity) come together to make a compelling case that Alaska and national oil spill response policies are seriously outdated. Learn what offshore oil, tar sands, and fracking have in common and the role we can play to protect Alaska’s waters and people.

The event recording includes 1. an introduction to the fish of Alaska with Bill Hauser--Bill is author of Fishes of the Last Frontier, Life Histories, Biology, Ecology, and Management of Alaska Fishes. 2. Life with Fish: Learning from Alaska Native Traditions and Values with Chantel Justice--Chantel Justice teaches in the Alaska Native Community Advancement in Psychology Department at UAA. 3. The Future of Fish: A Look at Changing Habitats and Ecologies in Alaska with Daniel...

Sherry Simpson is an acclaimed teacher in the UAA MFA Program. She is author of the books "Accidental Explorer" and "The Way Winter Comes. Her book “Dominion of Bears: Living with Wildlife in Alaska” brings attention to Alaska bear images, and conflicts with people. Marybeth Holleman is author of Heart of the Sound: An Alaskan Paradise Found and Nearly Lost" and co-editor with Anne Cory of "Crosscurrents North: Alaskans on the Environment". Her book “Among Wolves: Gordon Haber’s...