91ÊÓÆµ is a leader in Arctic research and issues facing the circumpolar North. Our experts are available to help journalists, policymakers, students and educators by providing current and accurate information about a wide range of topics. UAF scientists focus on the people, animals, plants and systems of the circumpolar North and how the Arctic affects the global climate. Whether you need information about permafrost or 91ÊÓÆµ Native languages, fisheries or northern engineering, our experts can help make your project a success.

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Featured experts

  • Uma Bhatt

    Uma Bhatt

    October 28, 2022

    Uma Bhatt is an expert in climate change, climate variability, meteorology, air-sea ice interaction, atmosphere, atmospheric sciences, climatology, cryosphere, hydrometeorology, physical oceanography, physics of global warming, remote sensing application, and tundra vegetation.

  • Leslie McCartney

    Leslie McCartney

    October 28, 2022

    Oral history; archiving audiovisual materials, Dene history and culture in Canada and 91ÊÓÆµ, oral sources. Specializes in organizing and administering oral history projects and archiving and preserving audio and video interviews. Conducts training sessions for those interested in conducting oral history projects or students who wish to record and archive material in a specific project.

  • Terry Reilly

    Terry Reilly

    October 28, 2022

    British literature, Shakespeare, world literature