Hello Robin -
I am forwarding your request to Yvette Gillies, who coordinates these types of activities for AVO Anchorage personnel. Regrettably, due to staffing limitations, we might not be able to accommodate this request. (Although it sounds like a great one! I am ever-hopeful.)
Another thought: have you asked the geology departments at APU and UAA?
Thank you,
Cheryl Cameron
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Robin Underwood wrote:
I am working on setting up a series of science lectures for Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment (WISE) an environmental education non-profit here in the Copper River Valley. Charismatic mega-geology such as volcanoes always make popular topics. The recent Alaska Park Science articles on the anniversary of the Katmai eruption were fascinating, with the intersection of human and geologic history. Information on the background and current status of our local Mount Wrangell would also be most welcome.
The goal of our science lectures is to share current, locally relevant scientific knowledge with the community in an enjoyable and accessible manner. The audience is typically 20 to 40 people from all walks of life, with a wide variety of backgrounds. Lectures are often held at the auditorium at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park headquarters, but we also have the option of using Prince William Sound Community College facilities and teleconferencing with Valdez and Cordova if it is a topic of interest to those areas.
I would appreciate referrals to AVO colleagues who might be able to do a presentation for us. We usually schedule lectures for Friday evenings but can be flexible. We can cover reasonable travel expenses, and offer accommodations and meals while you are here.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Sincerely
Robin Underwood
Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment
(907) 822-3575
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Cheryl Cameron
Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory
Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050
