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The #ThinkArctic Podcast is about exploring the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic by shining a light on innovation. We aim to elevate the dialogue between those that live in...
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The #ThinkArctic Podcast is about exploring the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic by shining a light on innovation. We aim to elevate the dialogue between those that live in the Arctic and those that are looking to the Arctic for opportunity.
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11 JUN 2020 · In this episode, ThinkArctic teams up with another Arctic podcast: Alaska Voices! We're joined by co-creators and project leads Jessie Young-Robertson and Bob Bolton. Listen in as we learn about the origins of the podcast, how they're building bridges between Alaskans, and the human aspect of storytelling. We also hear from Alaska Voices guests about growing up in rural villages and what it's like living through a pandemic in the Arctic.
Join Jessie and Bob on their journey by listening to Alaska Voices at alaskavoices.org
Jessie Young-Robertson is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station
Bob Bolton is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in the International Arctic Research Center
14 MAY 2020 · On this special episode of ThinkArctic, we dig into our Awesome Box and uncover some of our most joyful, inspiring episodes to help lift us up during this troubling time. Dig in with us and hear from folks like American Ninja Warrior Nick Hanson, Arctic Youth Ambassador Laurel Katchatag, Molly of Denali Cultural Advisor Rochelle Adams, and more! Special thanks to NSIDC scientist Twila Moon for telling us all about her own Awesome Box.
28 FEB 2020 · ThinkArctic celebrates the 48th annual Iditarod with a special episode devoted to exploring its history, some stories from the trail, and what the future holds for this historic race. Our guests this time include 1984 winner Dean Osmar, Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach, racers Anna and Kristy Berington, and former musher and Brown University professor Bathsheba Demuth.
31 JAN 2020 · On Episode 58 of #ThinkArctic, we sat down with 3 women working in Arctic science about some of the challenges they’ve faced, the changes they’re witnessing, and their advice for overcoming adversity. Our special guests include Ice911 founder and CEO Leslie Field, US Arctic Observing Network Executive Director Sandy Starkweather, and science journalist Madison Dapcevich.
Music credits:
- Alexander Nakarada
20 DEC 2019 · "It's storytelling with fabric and thread," Madison Leiren tells us on a new episode of ThinkArctic. Along with Leiren, we talk with other Arctic fashion designers Rannva Simonsen and Alice Bioff about how they're weaving cultural histories into their fabrics and clothing.
Check out their designs here:
https://leirendesigns.com/
http://rannva.com/
https://naataqgear.com/
Music credits:
"Fashion" - Alex Menco
"Summer Coffee" - Barradeen
26 NOV 2019 · To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we talk with Rochelle Adams and Dewey Hoffman about creating "Molly of Denali," accurately representing Native peoples, and the show's impact on communities across Alaska.
Special thanks to PBS Kids for helping us coordinate with Rochelle and Dewey and providing us with the audio from "Grandpa's Drum" and the show's theme song.
Other credits:
"emotional" by Barradeen
"Faded Memories" from HookSounds
31 OCT 2019 · In this episode, we discuss how the changing Arctic is also changing the way developers build infrastructure and adapt to the new environment. Special guests include: Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, Cold Climate Housing Research Center CEO Jack Hébert, GCI VP Lori Davey, and the Launch Company founder Ben Kellie.
Song credits:
- "emotional" by Barradeen
- "Wishful Thinking" by Arthur Vyncke
26 SEP 2019 · As the Arctic goes through ecological, biological, and physical change, it's become more important to discuss this crucial issue. In this episode we talk with SEARCH executive director Brendan Kelly, Ice911 founder Leslie Field, and former Iceland president Olafur Grimsson about their work to combat and bring awareness to these changes.
30 AUG 2019 · Food security is a big problem in the Arctic. In this episode, we talk with University of Alaska Anchorage professor and FRESH founder Liz Hodges Snyder about the emotional, psychological, and cultural costs of food insecurity. We also learn from Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Chief Dana Tizya-Tramm about the changing migrations of porcupine caribou.
31 JUL 2019 · On this episode of ThinkArctic, we engage with multiple expert perspectives to explore the unique opportunities the Arctic provides for innovation on land, sea, and air. This episode features guests Marine Exchange Founder Ed Page, GCI VP of Enterprise Markets Lori Davey, Coast Guard Vice Admiral Linda Fagan, and Co-Founder of K2 Dronotics and CEO of the Launch Company Ben Kellie.
The #ThinkArctic Podcast is about exploring the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic by shining a light on innovation. We aim to elevate the dialogue between those that live in...
show more
The #ThinkArctic Podcast is about exploring the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic by shining a light on innovation. We aim to elevate the dialogue between those that live in the Arctic and those that are looking to the Arctic for opportunity.
show less
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