University of Washington

University of Washington polar scientists are on Alaska’s North Slope this week for the 2016 Barrow Sea Ice Camp. Supported by the National Science Foundation, the event brings together U.S.-based sea ice observers, satellite experts, and modelers at various career stages to collect data and discuss issues related to measuring and modeling sea ice. The goal is to integrate the research community in order to better observe and understand the changes in Arctic sea ice.

Check out the group’s blog, written by a NASA ice expert who’s taking his first trip into the field, or follow updates on Twitter. The group is based just north of Barrow, from May 26 to June 2, at the northernmost point in the U.S.