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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


Online Only-Register to Attend
Bi-Polar Microbiology Poster
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
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Migratory Connections Poster
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
 
 
 


Science Lecture Recordings:
Watch the "Pacific Crest Coddiwomple" documentary video by Ray Voley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgWAvNRH-eo
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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
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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.

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  • Home
  • About WISE
    • Mission and Goals
    • President's Message
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Partners
    • Location
    • Policies
    • Donors and Grantors
    • Annual Reports and Newsletters
  • What We Do
    • Education Programs >
      • Aquatic Ecology Camp
      • Alaska Forum on the Environment
      • Changing Seasons
      • Copper River Stewardship Program
      • Outdoor and Wilderness Leadership Skills
      • Earth Discovery Day
      • In-Class Science
      • Science Lecture Series
      • Summer Hikes
      • Wild Plants Workshop
    • Research & Citizen Science >
      • Salmon Blitz
      • Willow Creek Research Consortium
      • Christmas Bird Count
    • Other Programs >
      • 20th Anniversary Challenges
      • Copper Country Discovery Tour
      • Family Ice Fishing Day
      • Project Healing Waters
      • Winter Fun Day
  • Get Involved
    • Employment
    • Volunteer
  • Support WISE
    • Donate
    • WISE Store
    • Take Our Nature Tour
  • Contact Us
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