WISE Science Lectures
Saturday, March 25, 6pm
Bi-Polar Microbiology: Trial, Tribulations, and Triumphs on the Ice
With Brandon Briggs, PhD UAA
Online only via Zoom
Dr. Brandon Briggs is an Associate Professor of Microbiology at University of Alaska Fairbanks. This presentation will focus on what it is like to perform research in the Arctic and Antarctic to unlock microbial mysteries. Understanding the ecology, activity, and roles of the microbial communities in these environments gives us clues about life on other planets, early life, and the effects of climate change.
To register for this online only event, go to tinyurl.com/WISEColdMicrobes
Friday, April 7, 6pm
Migratory Connections
With Taylor Bobowski, Colorado State University
Online only via Zoom
Taylor Bobowski is a biologist and ornithologist currently living in Costa Rica. He recently received a Masters in Ecology from Colorado State University, where he researched the timing of bird migration using the Common Yellowthroat as a study species.
This talk will provide an overview of the many challenges migratory birds face, as well as some of the unique solutions to these challenges in both research and management.
To register for this online only event, go to tinyurl.com/WISEMigration
Migratory Connections
With Taylor Bobowski, Colorado State University
Online only via Zoom
Taylor Bobowski is a biologist and ornithologist currently living in Costa Rica. He recently received a Masters in Ecology from Colorado State University, where he researched the timing of bird migration using the Common Yellowthroat as a study species.
This talk will provide an overview of the many challenges migratory birds face, as well as some of the unique solutions to these challenges in both research and management.
To register for this online only event, go to tinyurl.com/WISEMigration
Saturday, April 8, 11am-3pm
Raptor Migration Field Day
Wrangell Mountains Wilderness Lodge, Mile 28 Nabesna Road
Join National Park Service Wildlife Biologist Carol McIntyre to observe the spring migration of raptors. All ages and experience levels are welcome, but please come prepared to hike on snowshoes about 2 miles round trip, and spend several hours outdoors.
We will learn about migration and hawk identification at the lodge, then head out on snowshoes for a hike (1 mile each way) to the observation site. We plan on several hours at the observation site, and you may stay longer if you wish.
Lunch and snacks will be available by donation.
What to Bring: Warm clothing, snowshoes, binoculars, sunglasses, day pack, water bottle.
Snowshoes and Binoculars will be available to borrow.
This program will be held at Wrangell Mountains Wilderness Lodge, mile 28 Nabesna Road. The Nabesna Road is maintained, but plan on about an hour driving time from Slana. For more information about travel and lodge services please contact owners Michael and Victoria Rego. Website: www.at28mile.com wrangelllodge@gmail.com (907) 308-4043
Questions? Contact WISE (907) 822-3575 www.wise-edu.org contact@wise-edu.org
Raptor Migration Field Day
Wrangell Mountains Wilderness Lodge, Mile 28 Nabesna Road
Join National Park Service Wildlife Biologist Carol McIntyre to observe the spring migration of raptors. All ages and experience levels are welcome, but please come prepared to hike on snowshoes about 2 miles round trip, and spend several hours outdoors.
We will learn about migration and hawk identification at the lodge, then head out on snowshoes for a hike (1 mile each way) to the observation site. We plan on several hours at the observation site, and you may stay longer if you wish.
Lunch and snacks will be available by donation.
What to Bring: Warm clothing, snowshoes, binoculars, sunglasses, day pack, water bottle.
Snowshoes and Binoculars will be available to borrow.
This program will be held at Wrangell Mountains Wilderness Lodge, mile 28 Nabesna Road. The Nabesna Road is maintained, but plan on about an hour driving time from Slana. For more information about travel and lodge services please contact owners Michael and Victoria Rego. Website: www.at28mile.com wrangelllodge@gmail.com (907) 308-4043
Questions? Contact WISE (907) 822-3575 www.wise-edu.org contact@wise-edu.org
Science Lecture Recordings:
Watch the "Pacific Crest Coddiwomple" documentary video by Ray Voley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgWAvNRH-eo
The WPA Poster Art of our National Parks with Doug Leen Click Here to Access Recording
The Shape of Melt: Investigating Feedbacks between glacier melt and topography on the Kuskulana Glacier with Ryan Strickland, University of Arkansas -Fayetteville.
Recording: https://alaska.zoom.us/rec/share/d5L9BBDWmWNu8inAwOX-ds0jEikwps3UYlOebe616IbkJbqQ32FNBxSU5Vn0zTAN.bYjTXr-Y6mu3vKCC
Passcode: ?26Sz7ED
Pollinators and Other Insects in Alaska's Gardens with Derek Sikes and Jozef Slowik Click Here to Access Recording Passcode: 69.@eYp#
Migration Patterns and Energy Use of Returning Adult Sockeye Salmon in the Copper River with Pete Rand and Kristen Gorman Click Here to Access Recording Passcode: LmW%r6Pc
Malaspina Glacier with Anna Thompson Click here to Access Recording Passcode: 2i@t^Gb0
Introduction to Ahtna Place Names Lecture by Marce Simeon, Native Village of Tazlina
Click Here to Access Recording
Part One: Geolinguistic Evidence of Ahtna/Dene Presence at High Water Levels of Glacial Lake Atna with Richard VanderHoek, Alaska State Archaeologist
Click Here to Access Recording
Part Two: Geolinguistic Evidence of Ahtna/Dene Presence at High-water Levels of Glacial Lake Atna with Jim Kari and Gerad Smith of University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Click Here to Access Recording Password Passcode: E9Q^W#%@
WISE, in partnership with Prince William Sound Community College, Copper Country Alliance, and the Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., hosts a public science lecture series beginning in the fall of each year. Venues vary depending on lecture. Past lecturers have included professional storytellers, biologists, seismologists, and historians.
WISE would like to thank our partners and sponsors for the science lecture series: US National Park Service, University of Alaska's Prince William Sound College, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, and the Copper Country Alliance. With their support. WISE is able to continue to provide this informative and engaging service to the Copper River Basin.
WISE would like to thank our partners and sponsors for the science lecture series: US National Park Service, University of Alaska's Prince William Sound College, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, and the Copper Country Alliance. With their support. WISE is able to continue to provide this informative and engaging service to the Copper River Basin.
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