Atmospheric Sciences

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Uma Bhatt
Atmospheric Sciences

Specializes in climate variability, from seasonal to multidecadal time scales
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Nathaniel Brockway
Atmospheric Sciences

Studies atmospheric chemistry using airborne remote sensing and radiative transfer modeling
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Richard Collins
Atmospheric Sciences

Studies the weather and climate of the atmosphere and interactions with space weather
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Jingqiu Mao
Atmospheric Sciences

Uses observations and global models to study the evolution of trace gas composition of the atmosphere
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Carl Schmitt
Atmospheric Sciences

Studies ice cloud microphysics to improve model interpretation and light absorbing particles in snow
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William Simpson
Atmospheric Sciences

Studies atmospheric chemistry and pollution using rugged instruments and remote sensing
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Martin Stuefer
ACRC Director and State Climatologist
Studies weather and climate

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Since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1946, scientists at the Geophysical Institute have studied geophysical processes from the center of the Earth to the surface of the sun and beyond, turning data and observations into information useful for state, Arctic and national priorities.

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The GI is located on the West Ridge of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.

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