Speakers to explore the energy of the Arctic and its people
September 17, 2015
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø will host a series of short talks about the Arctic on Sunday, Sept. 27, in advance of the 2015 Arctic Energy Summit in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.
The free presentations from 10 university researchers and administrators will run from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Blue Loon, 2999 George Parks Highway. Each speaker will have 10 to 15 minutes to deliver a "TED"-style talk about the work that helped make UAF a world leader in Arctic research, culture, innovation and development.
UA President Jim Johnsen will emcee the event. The speakers will be:
- Daisy Huang, assistant professor, mechanical engineering, UAF Alaska Center for Energy and Power.
- Erin Whitney, research assistant professor, data management lead, UAF ACEP.
- Dan White, UA vice president for academic affairs and research.
- Evon Peter, UAF vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education.
- David Newman, professor, UAF Department of Physics.
- Richard Wies, associate professor, electrical and computer engineering, UAF Institute of Northern Engineering.
- Jeremy Kasper, research assistant professor, engineering, UAF ACEP.
- Peter Webley, associate research professor, volcanology group, UAF Geophysical Institute.
- Teisha Simmons, director, UAF Interior Alaska Campus.
- Tom Marsik, assistant professor, environmental science, UAF Bristol Bay Campus.
A free shuttle service will operate between the Blue Loon and several hotels. Contact ACEP's Marcia Cassino at mcassino@alaska.edu to reserve a seat.
The 2015 Arctic Energy Summit will be held Sept. 28-30 at the Carlson Center in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø. For more information, go online to .
ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Max Frey, 907-474-1143, mefrey@alaska.edu.