Alaska

Many coastal communities on the west and north coast of Alaska are threatened by coastal hazards (erosion, storm surge, permafrost thaw, sea ice loss) and that vulnerability is increasing as the environment changes with rapid warming. Using thermal sensors for thaw, an Argus camera system for wave dynamics, and survey instruments for erosion, Community-Based Monitors measure 9 beach profiles over time to determine changes from these hazards in collaboration with the North Slope Borough Office of Emergency Management (NSB OEM) and Applied Research in Environmental Sciences Nonprofit, Inc.

The freshwater cycle in the Arctic is greatly affected by anthropogenic climate change. To provide “useable” rather than just “useful” climate information, we actively engage Indigenous participation in the research progress. As a foundation of capturing a trustworthy climate sensitivity of the freshwater cycle, we performed a multi-objective optimization on snow and river flow for a state-of-the-science land model, the Community Terrestrial Systems Model.

This project is an investigation of ancient Bering Sea bear bones from the Margaret Bay archaeological site on Unalaska. Our goal is to provide cultural and morphological data for use in educational outreach and modern polar bear conservation. We used ethnographic methods to understand the cultural context of the Margaret Bay site and history of the Unangan peoples, their trade with nearby tribes, and traditional resource usage. We took comparative linear morphometrics from museum specimens to determine the species of origin through principal component analysis (PCA).

Virtual tours of landscapes and facilities may be created using low-cost 360-cameras, standard software packages, and basic web-hosting capabilities. Additional media may be layered onto tours to enhance the user experience. While the workflow is not arduous, time needs to be dedicated by a staff member who is comfortable with technology and willing to learn the process. Having a team willing to co-create a compelling narrative for the tour and design it with end use in mind is critical.

Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) is one of NSF's 10 Big Ideas. NNA projects address convergence scientific challenges in the rapidly changing Arctic. The Arctic research is needed to inform the economy, security and resilience of the Nation, the larger region, and the globe. NNA empowers new research partnerships from local to international scales, diversifies the next generation of Arctic researchers, enhances efforts in formal and informal education, and integrates the co-production of knowledge where appropriate.

Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) is one of NSF's 10 Big Ideas. NNA projects address convergence scientific challenges in the rapidly changing Arctic. This Arctic research is needed to inform the economy, security and resilience of the Nation, the larger region, and the globe. NNA empowers new research partnerships from local to international scales, diversifies the next generation of Arctic researchers, enhances efforts in formal and informal education, and integrates the co-production of knowledge where appropriate.

Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) is one of NSF's 10 Big Ideas. NNA projects address convergence scientific challenges in the rapidly changing Arctic. This Arctic research is needed to inform the economy, security and resilience of the Nation, the larger region and the globe. NNA empowers new research partnerships from local to international scales, diversifies the next generation of Arctic researchers, enhances efforts in formal and informal education, and integrates the co-production of knowledge where appropriate.

Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) is one of NSF's 10 Big Ideas. NNA projects address convergence scientific challenges in the rapidly changing Arctic. The Arctic research is needed to inform the economy, security and resilience of the Nation, the larger region and the globe. NNA empowers new research partnerships from local to international scales, diversifies the next generation of Arctic researchers, enhances efforts in formal and informal education, and integrates the co-production of knowledge where appropriate.

Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) is one of NSF's 10 Big Ideas. NNA projects address convergence scientific challenges in the rapidly changing Arctic. The Arctic research is needed to inform the economy, security and resilience of the Nation, the larger region and the globe. NNA empowers new research partnerships from local to international scales, diversifies the next generation of Arctic researchers, enhances efforts in formal and informal education, and integrates the co-production of knowledge where appropriate.

Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) is one of NSF’s 10 Big Ideas. NNA projects address convergence scientific challenges in the rapidly changing Arctic. This Arctic research is needed to inform the economy, security and resilience of the Nation, the larger region and the globe. NNA empowers new research partnerships from local to international scales, diversifies the next generation of Arctic researchers, enhances efforts in formal and informal education, and integrates the co-production of knowledge where appropriate.