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The 29th Polar Libraries Colloquy: Arctic Connections

The 29th Polar Libraries Colloquy took place earlier this month, from June 9-14, 2024, in Tromsø, Norway. Participants, including Byrd Center members, Polar Archivist Laura Kissel and Education…
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Dr. Matilda van den Bosch Illuminates Urban Futures in Spring Speaker Series

On March 1, 2024, the Byrd Center, in collaboration with the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, hosted Dr. Matilda van den Bosch (MD, PhD) as part of the Spring Speaker Series…

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Undergraduate Senior Blake Murray, Second Place Winner at the Denman Forum

Last week, The Ohio State University undergraduate seniors shared their research at the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. This prestigious annual event, named after Richard J. and Martha D…

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Revolutionizing Wildfire Management: SAR Technology Enhances Detection and Response

Researchers at The Ohio State University are advancing wildfire management by integrating remote sensing technology, specifically Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), for more effective detection and…

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AGU23: WIDE. OPEN. SCIENCE.

Annually, the American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting brings together over 25,000 participants from more than 100 countries, fostering a global platform for sharing research and networking. This…

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Professor Terry Wilson Receives AGU's Ivan I. Mueller Award for Distinguished Service and Leadership

In recognition of her exceptional contributions to geodesy and her dedication to scientific research, Professor Terry Wilson has been awarded the American Geophysical Union's (AGU) …

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28th Biennial Polar Libraries Colloquy (PLC) Hosted at Laval University in Quebec City, Canada

Earlier this month, Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, hosted the 28th biennial Polar Libraries Colloquy (PLC). Byrd Center staff members Laura Kissel, Jason Cervenec and Karina Peggau…

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Congratulations to Lonnie Thompson and Ellen Mosley-Thompson!

The duo are the recipients of the BBVA Foundation's 14th edition of the Frontiers of Knowledge Awards. The BBVA Foundation’s 14th edition of the Frontiers of Knowledge Awards…

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ICESat-2 Workshop

By Karina Peggau 

On Tuesday June 11th, the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Glacier Dynamics group hosted an ICESat-2 workshop. ICESat-2, or Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation…