In conjunction with the fall 2009 production of ‘Terra Nova,’ the UAA Dept. of Theatre & Dance hosted a symposium on climate change in the Arctic. Panelists included UAA faculty Dr. Lillian Alessa, Dr. Birgit Hagedorn, and Dr. Jeff Welker. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Kerry Feldman.

This podcast was recorded on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.

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Conversation with director Tom Skore

Why he chose the play, how he worked with the actors.

Terra Nova

Press release on the production

UAA’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance produced ‘Terra Nova’ in October 2009, dedicated to science and the opening of UAA’s new ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building.

Director Tom Skore explains why he chose this drama, inspired by a 1981 article by Northrop Frye, titled “Where Metaphors and Equations Meet: a Convergence of the Arts and Sciences.” He is speaking with Kathleen McCoy from University Advancement.

This podcast was recorded on Oct. 20, 2009.

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Terra Nova

Press release for the production

Climate change panel

Podcast of an Oct. 18 post-play panel of scientists on climate change

UAA biology professor Jeff Welker co-authored an important paper identifying gaps in our knowledge on how climate warming is changing the Arctic. An international team of scientists collaborated on the paper, reviewing dozens of research documents on the effects of circumpolar warming and noting numerous direct effects. They issued a call to action, describing what we need to do in global climate change research and where the public needs to spend its money. The paper was published Sept. 11, 2009 in the journal “Science.”

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Science

Abstract for the article

ENRI Home

Environment and Natural Resources Institute Web site

UAA’s 2009 Faculty and Staff Convocation. This podcast was recorded on August 20, 2009.

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What drives Alaska’s economy? Scott Goldsmith, an economist with the Institute of Social and Economic Research, discusses sources of jobs for Alaskans. How much does oil matter? How about the federal government? This study is part of a new ISER initiative called Investing for Alaska’s Future, underwritten by a grant from Northrim Bank in partnership with the University of Alaska Foundation.

This podcast was recorded on December 4, 2008.

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Institute of Social and Economic Research

Summary: What drives Alaska's economy?