Alaska – The Argonaut

Department of Geological Sciences Ph.D. student studies glaciers in Alaska

Meet Chris Miele who talks about his research, glaciers and icebergs

Emily Pearce03.10.2021

Chris Miele, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Geological Sciences came to the University of Idaho in search of new opportunities in research and travel. Originally from Canada, Miele […]

Vandals take on the tundra

UI Glacier Dynamic Lab teams up with BSU to understand glacier surges in Alaska

Emily Pearce03.03.2021

The Turner Glacier in south Alaska used to move at stable speeds until 2020. Now, the glacier charges forward 65 feet a day, bulldozing sand and debris into the ocean. […]

Football: Engineering the Gridiron

Josh Grissom08.29.2016

When people think about the state of Alaska, they would likely be quick to mention outdated stereotypes ranging from igloos to dogsleds. These misconceptions can hamper the recruitment of high […]

Off the cuff

Staff Report04.21.2014

I remember