Dr. Elena Sparrow, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dr. Katie Spellman, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Malinda Chase, Association of Interior Native Educators & Alaska Regional Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison at the Alaska Climate Center
Christina Buffington, Geographic Information Network of Alaska, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Tori Brannan, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Emily Sousa, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Tohru Saito, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Mary Walker, Elder Speaker and Knowledge Holder, Holy Cross
Sam Dementieff, Elder Speaker and Knowledge Holder, Holy Cross
Brandi Kamermans, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Kristen Reese, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Javier Fochesatto, Department of Atmospheric Science, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fawn Jelinek, Association of Interior Native Educators, Fairbanks, Alaska
Roben Itchoak, Shishmaref School, Shishmaref, Alaska
Faith Lussow, Knik Charter Schook, Wasilla, Alaska
Scott Faulkner, Fairbanks Soil & Water Conservation District, Fairbanks, Alaska
Kelly Kealy, Evaluator, Goldstream Group LLC.
Lori Petraus, Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, Fairbanks, Alaska
Lin Chambers, NASA Science Mission Directorate, Washington D.C.
Core Resources
Workshop Framing Presentation - Metlakatla Example
Project Implementation Planning Worksheet - Water and Fish
Project Planning Guide - 3 pager (in Packet)
The heart of this workshop is engaging youth in meaningful science investigations that weave local or indigenous knowledge with GLOBE environmental observation to address a climate change issue important to your community. It is often easy to overlook the importance of long-term monitoring of the environment for solving problems, advocating for change, and planning for the future. Instructors Elena Sparrow, Malinda Chase, and Katie Spellman discuss the value of environmental monitoring for local problem-solving, self-advocacy, and the importance of collaboration between Alaskan youth and communities.