Join this expedition led by Dr. Bruce Molnia, an expert on Alaska glaciers and author of more than 500 publications, including the monumental 550-page Alaska ‘chapter’ of The Satellite Image Atlas of The Glaciers of the World.

 

You’ll start with a one-week online course covering glacier dynamics, techniques for documenting landscape changes, and the geography and geology of Alaska. Then you’ll board the research vessel Endeavour, where you’ll spend the next two weeks exploring glaciers around Alaska’s Prince Williams Sound.

 

You will learn to use repeat photography, which compares images you’ll collect with historical photographs taken in the same location, to show changes in the landscape. You’ll see different kinds of glaciers and learn about how they shape the environment. Using smaller shore boats, we will approach the terminus of several glaciers and explore the coastline on foot. This program is limited to 6 students and features communal living onboard the ship.

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Students (of any age) can receive college credits through our partner, the Institute for Field Research. Ask us for details.

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• Onboard: July 1- Jul 12

• Faculty: Dr. Bruce Molnia

• Credits: 6 semester (12 quarter)

Flights are into Cordova and out from Seward/Anchorage.