Este video contiene los subtítulos en español. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
This video is part of the We are Water story collection. These stories explore the diverse experiences and unique perspectives about water from people who live in the Four Corners Region of the Southwestern United States.
Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Curtis Quam. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Lionel Lee. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Larthanio Stevens. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Vanessa Hansen. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Stanley Ghachu. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Brandon Francis. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Olivia Romo. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Charles Weiss. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Marie Horn. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Dixie Cook. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Anna Appenzeller. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
This recording captures the Nov. 13, 2024 Data Puzzle webinar focused on the Wind Farms of the Future lesson in which students analyze mean wind speeds and land surface ‘roughness’ datasets to explore the best locations for wind farms.
¿Qué tipo de trabajo está presentando que muestra su reflejo o conexión con el agua? ¿Qué se siente al darse cuenta de que el agua que usted y su familia han estado bebiendo está contaminada? Esta es una historia de cómo una comunidad se organizó para limpiar su agua, de Theresa Bustos-Ortega. Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Theresa Bustos-Ortega.
Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) entrevista a Iriana Medina (Grand Junction, CO) sobre sus experiencias y conexiones con el agua. Este video tiene subtítulos en español.
Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) entrevista a Dawn Adams (Grand Junction, CO) sobre sus experiencias y conexiones con el agua. Este video tiene subtítulos en español.
Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) entrevista a Richard Brochner (Grand Junction, CO) sobre sus experiencias y conexiones con el agua. Este video tiene subtítulos en español.
Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) entrevista a Al Laase (Grand Junction, CO) sobre sus experiencias y conexiones con el agua. Este video tiene subtítulos en español.
This recording captures the Oct. 2, 2024 Data Puzzle webinar focused on the Not All Warming is Equal lesson in which students analyze global temperature and carbon dioxide datasets to explore the inequities of climate change. Please find the landing page and slide deck referred to in this recording below:
En este video, James Stetson entrevista a Abigail Stetson, educadora, madre y residente de Montrose, Colorado, sobre su relación con el agua en el desierto alto.
En este video, James Stetson entrevista a Alondra Ramírez sobre la importancia del agua para la vida y cómo el agua ha impactado sus propias experiencias.
En este video, James Stetson entrevista a Frederick Brown sobre sus recuerdos con el agua y cómo la gente del valle de Uncompahgre usa el agua.
En este video, James Stetson entrevista a Peter Dubinski para hablar sobre la importancia del agua en su vida y en su comunidad.
En este video, James Stetson entrevista a Katie Alexander, miembro de la comunidad agrícola y ganadera, quien comparte cómo la gente vive y trabaja con agua en el valle de Uncompahgre.
Grace Sossaman (Bayfield, CO) comparte cómo cambió su relación con el agua después de mudarse al suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Bryce Jenkin (Bayfield, CO) reflexiona sobre lo que significa el agua para él como bombero y residente en la región de Four Corners.
Dennis Hillyer (Bayfield, CO) comparte sus recuerdos sobre trabajar duro para conseguir agua después de mudarse a Colorado desde el Medio Oeste.
Shelley Walchak (Bayfield, CO) reflexiona sobre su año de agua cuando renunció a su trabajo y se fue a pescar con mosca durante un año.
Phyllis Ludwig (Bayfield, CO) comparte recuerdos sobre el agua, esta historia del agua en la ladera occidental, y habla sobre las dificultades asociadas con el acceso al agua y los derechos de agua.
Daniel Jenkin (estudiante de secundaria de Bayfield, CO) comparte sus pensamientos sobre el agua y sus cosas favoritas sobre el agua.
¿Cómo puede el trabajo de regar un campo conectar a alguien con su familia y su historia? Estas historias del Dr. Reyes Roberto García te mostrarán cómo. Parte 2/2. Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia del Dr. Reyes Roberto García (parte 2).
¿Cómo puede el trabajo de regar un campo conectar a alguien con su familia y su historia? Estas historias del Dr. Reyes Roberto García te mostrarán cómo. Parte 2/2. Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia del Dr. Reyes Roberto García.
¿Cómo podemos respetar y honrar el agua que es parte de nuestra vida cotidiana? Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk comparte lo que aprendió sobre el agua de su familia. Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk.
¿Qué significa depender de la nieve y usarla en tu vida diaria? Fred Blackburn comparte cómo su comunidad de montaña valora la nieve y lo que significa para él y su familia. Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Fred Blackburn.
La agricultura en el valle de San Luis requiere una relación especial con el agua. En este podcast, Eli comparte lecciones y valores sobre el agua con su hija. Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Eli Rael.
¿Qué opinas del agua cuando tienes que hacer un poco de estiramiento para muchos usos? Dennis Lopez comparte cómo su familia le enseñó a apreciar el valor del agua. Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Dennis Lopez.
Las comunidades urbanas y rurales necesitan agua, ¿cómo equilibramos eso? Aquí está por qué el agua es importada al condado de Costilla, y la ciudad más antigua en Colorado de Jeremy Elliott.Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Jeremy Elliot.
What is it like to be a kid growing up in a water-scarce place? Patrick Keyope shares how his family and landscape shaped his memories and experiences around water. This video contains the English captions for Patrick Keyope's story.
Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) interviews Iriana Medina (Grand Junction, CO) about her experiences with and connections to water.
Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) interviews Cheyanna Cruze (Grand Junction, CO) about her experiences with and connections to water.
Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) interviews Dawn Adams (Grand Junction, CO) about her experiences with and connections to water.
Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) interviews Richard Brochner (Grand Junction, CO) about his experiences with and connections to water.
Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) interviews Al Laase (Grand Junction, CO) about his experiences with and connections to water.
In this video, Dorthy Williams interviews Anna Appenzeller about her family history of water in Arboles, CO. This video is part of the We are Water story collection. These stories explore the diverse experiences and unique perspectives about water from people who live in the Four Corners Region of the Southwestern United States.
Dorothy Williams (Ignacio Community Library) interviews Marie Horn (Ignacio, CO) to learn what it's like living on a houseboat.
Dorothy Williams (Ignacio Community Library) interviews Dixie Cook (Ignacio, CO) about her experiences hauling water.
In this video, James Stetson interviews Abigail Stetson, an educator, mother, and resident of Montrose, CO, about her relationship with water in the high desert.
In this video, James Stetson interviews Alondra Ramirez about water's importance for life and how water has impacted her own experiences.
In this video, James Stetson interviews Frederick Brown about his memories with water and how people in the Uncompahgre Valley use water.
In this video James Stetson interviews Peter Dubinski to talk about the importance of water in his life and community.
In this video, James Stetson interviews Katie Alexander, a member of the farming and ranching community, who shares how people live and work with water in the Uncompahgre Valley.
Grace Sossaman (Bayfield, CO) shares how her relationship with water changed after she moved to the Southwestern United States.
Bryce Jenkin (Bayfield, CO) reflects on what water means to him as a firefighter and resident in the Four Corners Region.
Shelley Walchak (Bayfield, CO) reflects on her year of water when she quit her job and went fly fishing for a year.
Phyllis Ludwig (Bayfield, CO) shares memories about water, this history of water on the Western Slope, and talks about the difficulties associated with water access and water rights.
Dennis Hillyer (Bayfield, CO) shares his memories about working hard to get water after he moved to Colorado from the Midwest.
Daniel Jenkin (Bayfield, CO middle schooler) shares his thoughts on water and his favorite things about water.
How can the work of irrigating a field connect someone to their family and history? These stories from Dr. Reyes Roberto García will show you how. Part 2/2. This video contains the English captions for Dr. Reyes Roberto García's story (part 2).
How can the work of irrigating a field connect someone to their family and history? These stories from Dr. Reyes Roberto García will show you how. Part 1/2. This video contains the English captions for Dr. Reyes Roberto García's story.
How can we respect and honor the water that is a part of our everyday lives? Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk shares what she learned about water from her family. This video contains the English captions for Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk's story.
Kacey Luna (Zuni Tribal Arhives) interviews Stanley Ghachu to learn how water has changed in Zuni, NM.
How can water connect you with the past? Brandon Francis shares how water has impacted his life as a farmer and how water also connects him with his ancestors.
An original poem about ancestral land and water, written and performed by Olivia Romo.
Trisha Moquino comparte cómo sus tradiciones familiares y de pueblo han dado forma a su visión del agua. Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Trisha Moquino.
Trisha Moquino shares how her family and Pueblo traditions have shaped her views on water. This video contains the English captions for Trisha Moquino's story.
¿Cómo es crecer con una acequia en tu patio trasero? Es mucho trabajo, solo pregúntale a Kevin Terry.
What's it like to grow up with an acequia in your backyard? It's a lot of work, just ask Kevin Terry. This video contains the English captions for Kevin Terry's story.
Chili Yazzie comparte cómo la vida, la cultura y el agua están estrechamente conectados y cómo el cambio climático está impactando el agua en su comunidad.
Chili Yazzie shares how life, culture, and water are tightly connected and how climate change is impacting the water in his community. This video contains the English captions for Chili Yazzie's story.
¿Cómo es ser un niño creciendo en un lugar donde el agua escasea? Patrick Keyope comparte cómo su familia y el paisaje dieron forma a sus recuerdos y experiencias en torno al agua. Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Patrick Keyope.
What does it mean to depend on and use snow in your daily life? Fred Blackburn shares how his mountain community values their snow and what it means to him and his family. This video contains the English captions for Fred Blackburn's story.
Farming in the San Luis Valley requires a special relationship with water. In this podcast, Eli shares lessons and values about water with his daughter. This video contains the English captions for Eli Rael's story.
How do you feel about water when you have to make a small amount stretch for many uses? Dennis Lopez shares how his family taught him to appreciate the value of water. This video contains the English captions for Dennis Lopez's story.
Urban and rural communities both need water, how do we balance that? Here is why water is import to Costilla County, and the oldest town in Colorado from Jeremy Elliott. This video contains the English captions for Jeremy Elliot's story.
Larthanio Stevens (Page, AZ) talks about how water connects with many different aspects of culture, politics, and life. Interview by Megan Marks (Page Public Library).
Michael Kotutwa Johnson reflexiona sobre el agua y la vida como agricultor Hopi. Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Michael Kotutwa Johnson.
A 'Behind the Puzzles' piece, which illustrates the goals and process of a study tracking flowering times of alpine species of plants. Interview provided courtesy of Dr. Meredith Zettlemoyer of the University of Montana's Plant Ecology Lab.
In this video, middle school science teacher Erin Mayer describes how she engaged her students with the Supporting Ongoing Changes in Thinking practice in the context of the "Tracing Carbon Through the Arctic Food Web" Data Puzzle. Note that Erin used this Data Puzzle as part of a larger learning expedition (unit).
In this video, middle school science teacher Erin Mayer describes how she engaged her students with the Constructing Evidence-Based Explanations practice in the context of the "Tracing Carbon Through the Arctic Food Web" Data Puzzle. Note that Erin used this Data Puzzle as part of a larger learning expedition (unit).
In this video, middle school science teacher Erin Mayer describes how she engaged her students with the Identifying Important Science Ideas practice in the context of the "Tracing Carbon Through the Arctic Food Web" Data Puzzle. Note that Erin used this Data Puzzle as part of a larger learning expedition (unit).
In this video, middle school science teacher Erin Mayer describes how she engaged her students with the Eliciting Students' Ideas practice in the context of the "Tracing Carbon Through the Arctic Food Web" Data Puzzle. Note that Erin used this Data Puzzle as part of a larger learning expedition (unit).
In this Data Puzzle, students will engage with an interactive reading before analyzing authentic datasets to discover how and why the number of megafires has changed over time.
In this Data Puzzle, students analyze and interpret authentic data to trace the amount and type (ocean algae vs. sea ice algae) of carbon-based fat in Arctic animals to determine whether the animal's diet is more dependent upon ocean algae or sea ice algae and ultimately make predictions about how Arctic organisms large and small may be impacted by the decline in sea ice.
In this Data Puzzle, students engage with an interactive reading before analyzing and interpreting authentic datasets to discover that rising temperatures increase the reproductive success of moss campion up to a certain point, the tipping point, beyond which the plant's reproductive rates dramatically decline! The results of this study inspire many other interesting questions, What does this mean for the rest of the tundra ecosystem? And what other climate "tipping points" should we be aware of?
Declining water levels in two of the largest reservoirs in the United States, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, provide visible evidence for the ongoing megadrought (a period of extreme dryness that lasts for decades) in the Colorado River Basin. Scientists studying weather and climate in this region are analyzing temperature and precipitation patterns over time to determine the root cause of the ongoing megadrought.
This recording captures the Feb. 21, 2024 Data Puzzle webinar focused on the Snow in the Rockies lesson in which students analyze snowfall and timing of snowmelt datasets from Colorado's East River Watershed and reflect on how changing snow conditions in Rocky Mountain watersheds like the East River Watershed might impact downstream water users (e.g., Colorado River water users). Please find the landing page and slide deck referred to in this recording below:
In this Data Puzzle, students will engage with an interactive reading before analyzing authentic datasets to discover how and why the number of megafires has changed over time
This recording captures the Jan. 31, 2024 Data Puzzle webinar focused on the To Reflect Or Not To Reflect lesson in which students analyze Arctic sea ice and albedo datasets to explore the Arctic amplification phenomenon. Please find the landing page and slide deck referred to in this recording below:
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de John Pflaumer. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Este video contiene los subtítulos en español para la historia de Esther Yazzie-Lewis. Este video es parte de la colección de historias de Somos el Agua. Estas historias exploran las diversas experiencias y perspectivas únicas sobre el agua de personas que viven en la región de Cuatro Esquinas del suroeste de los Estados Unidos.
Discover the intricate web of climate, drought, and climate change in the Southwestern US in this engaging 25-minute talk and 20-minute LIVE Q&A. Our seasoned climatologist, Russ Schumacher, will explore Colorado's climate, the significance of mountain snowpack, and the path of water to rivers. Uncover key climate metrics like temperature and precipitation and their impact on water resources. Explore the diverse nature of drought, its definitions, and its evolving face under the influence of climate change.
Join Daniela Pennycook from the Cooperative Institute of Research in Environmental Sciences, Dr. Mimi Hugues, Research Meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Andy Anderson, Forecaster at the Sierra Nevada Avalanche Center in this special webinar on Atmospheric Rivers, learn all about what they are, how we measure them, and the impact this environmental phenomenon has had on the U.S. in 2023.
In this webinar, we reviewed program specifics for the year and were joined by Dr. Alison Boardman, professor at the CU Boulder School of Education.
Hear from mental health expert, Dr. Courtney Welton-Mitchell, to learn about how disasters (including COVID-19) affect students' mental health. Courtney studies disaster psychology locally and internationally and gives a fantastic overview of the mental health challenges students face, and how educators can create safe spaces for students to learn about traumatic topics.
This webinar is a part of the Natural Hazards Resilience Teacher Professional Development Series.
In this webinar Seth Arens focuses primarily on the natural hazards we encountered this year in Colorado, starting with an average snowpack and ending with varying levels of drought across the state, as well as some historic wildfires.
Videographer Lianna Nixon presented about her experiences on the MOSAiC Expedition and filming a planetarium show in the Arctic Circle.
Si te llaman la atención los eventos del tiempo como las tormentas eléctricas, los huracanes y los tornados, esta presentación es para ti. Arelis M. Rivera-Giboyeaux, meteoróloga del Departamento de Energía compartirá su experiencia en el campo de las ciencias atmosfericas. Aprenderemos qué es la meteorología, cual es la diferencia entre un meteorólogo y un climatólogo, y discutiremos las diferentes opciones de empleo que puede tener un meteorólogo - más allá de trabajar en la radio y televisión.
La candidata a doctorado Lina Pérez Angel presentará sobre paleoclimatología.
La candidata a doctorado Claudia Corona presentará sobre impactos de precipitación extrema bajo la superficie.
La Dra. Ríos-Berrios presentará su investigación sobre huracanes.
Dr. Rios-Berrios presented on her research on hurricanes and forecasting.
How does one repair a buoy frozen in sea ice? Click and drag in this 360-degree video from the MOSAiC expedition to find out!
Watch MOSAiC researchers work near a meteorological tower on Arctic sea ice in this 360-degree video experience. Click and drag for a full 360-degree view!
What's it like working in a remote lab on board a ship in the middle of the Arctic? Click and drag in this 360-degree video to find out.
Watch one of the most extreme soccer games you'll ever see being played on sea ice in the Arctic during the 2019-2020 MOSAiC research expedition. Click and drag for a full 360-degree view!
In this 360-degree video, scientists park a large weather balloon nicknamed "Miss Piggy" in a tent during the 2019-2020 MOSAiC Arctic research expedition. Click and drag for a full 360-degree view!
Watch as scientists climb a meteorological tower on the ice to repair instruments that collect atmospheric data during the 2019-2020 MOSAiC research expedition. Click and drag for a full 360-degree view!
CU Boulder photographer and videographer Amy Richman spent months in the Arctic last year on leg 1 of MOSAiC. This planetarium show allows viewers to experience what Amy witnessed: finding the initial ice floe, setting up the network of instruments and science research camps on the ice, and the seasonal transition from daylight into 24 hours of polar night.
Watch a helicopter land on sea ice near MOSAiC researchers in this immersive video captured by scientist Chris Cox. Click and drag for a full 360-degree view!
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe conclude the series "Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic" with a summary of the course's major lessons.
In this specific lesson, Alysa McCall and Dr. Steve Amstrup talk all things polar bear! You'll learn how climate change affects them and hear from Trude Hohle about their role in the MOSAiC expedition.
In this specific lesson, Kaare Sikuaq Erickson discusses the Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) and its role in nearly twenty-five thousand research sites in/around Barrow, Alaska. You'll also learn about Arctic indigenous populations that live in areas affected by climate change.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Katrin Vorkamp describes the Arctic as a recipient of global pollution. You'll learn how man-made pollutants contaminate sea ice and the food chains Arctic communities rely on and how governing bodies tackle the issue.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Scott Stephenson focuses on the link between climate change and human activities. You'll learn how melting sea ice contributes to economic transformation of the Arctic.
In this specific lesson, Dr. James Overland discusses how sea ice loss can cause major changes in the Arctic climate — and more specifically, in the polar jet stream.
In this specific lesson, Dr. John Walsh discusses how climate change is apparent throughout the Arctic (air, land, ice, and ocean) and that these changes are already impacting humans, wildlife, and the environment.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 7: Challenges in the Arctic.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Amy Solomon defines process modeling as an iterative process between observations and theory. You'll learn with specific examples how scientists in both the SHEBA and MOSAiC expeditions move through this process in their work.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Marika Holland will teach you about climate models. She also asks the question: How will climate extremes and environmental changes in the Arctic reverberate around the world?
In this specific lesson, Dr. Wieslaw Maslowski explains the process of formulating regional models of the Arctic. You'll learn about the relative benefits of such models compared to those at the global scale.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Amy Solomon will teach you about her role in MOSAiC in coordinating international forecasting efforts. Data collected in the Arctic during the expedition form the basis of more accurate regional and global models in the future.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Gunilla Svensson explains how important Earth system models are to understanding where both global and Arctic climate systems are headed. You'll also learn about the key role MOSAiC's modeling team plays in the expedition.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 6: Modeling.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Brice Loose covers the topics of microbial carbon cycling and ocean circulation. He poses the question: What happens to ecosystems and to ocean biogeochemical cycles in the new Arctic?
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jessie Creamean discusses how aerosols affect clouds and precipitation in the atmosphere and why they're important to the Arctic.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Clara Hoppe sheds light on the small but mighty phytoplankton! You'll learn about MOSAiC's special interest in primary production, carbon export, and groundbreaking data scientists expect to glean from the expedition.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Hauke Flores describes sea ice as an important driver in Arctic food webs. You'll learn about the serious threats climate change poses to biodiversity and key species dependent on ice cover.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jeff Bowman touches on differences between the adaptive strategies of warm vs. cold-bodied organisms. You'll learn about homeostasis and thermal equilibrium as they relate to the harsh Arctic environment.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jeff Bowman will teach you about metabolic challenges and opportunities present for organisms living in Arctic sea ice.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Carin Ashjihan will introduce you to Arctic marine life by highlighting important organisms in the food chain. She'll take you through a 4-step process to answer the question: How can we protect, conserve, and manage Arctic ecosystems in the future?
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 5: Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Marcel Nicolaus describes his role as MOSAiC's sea ice team leader and why their work is so crucial to the expedition. In studying sea ice, snow, and microorganism habitats, the team hopes to improve Arctic forecasts and better understand how drifting patterns/processes interact.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Donald Perovich discusses sea ice mass balance. You'll learn about the data collection tools used by MOSAiC scientists including stakes, temperature strings, and autonomous buoys that measure Arctic ice melt and growth through the seasons.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jennifer Hutchings defines sea ice kinetics. Throughout the MOSAiC expedition, scientists will be monitoring the kinematics of ice motion and determining the forces involved in opening, shearing, and closing sea ice.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jennifer Hutchings describes Arctic sea ice dynamics and how ridges and leads form during the transpolar drift.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Bonnie Light adds new meaning to her name! You'll learn about sunlight's vital role in the Arctic system — specifically, how it affects melting in the summer and how different albedos play into this.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Melinda Webster explains sea ice formation. You'll learn about its role in driving ocean circulation, different shapes the ice can take on, and what affects sea ice growth vs. reduction.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Julienne Stroeve explains her research with MOSAiC in studying Arctic sea ice thickness. Using 40 years of satellite observations, she can track how quickly sea ice volume is declining.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 4: Sea Ice. The metaphorical "glue" that keeps the Polarstern in place, sea ice plays a leading role in both MOSAiC and the Arctic system.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Benjamin Rabe talk about the MOSAiC expedition as a whole and what kinds of things scientists will be studying. From observing tiny microorganisms to larger weather patterns, MOSAiC aims to better understand the Arctic system and how it affects change on a global scale.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Allison Fong discusses Arctic ice melt and what this means for the surrounding biological environment. You'll ponder the question: Will the Arctic be net primary productive or will it ultimately be a source of carbon?
In this specific lesson, Dr. Allison Fong introduces you to nutrient biogeochemistry in the Arctic Ocean. You'll learn about nutrient distribution and how it influences primary production.
In this specific lesson, Tim Stanton talks about the relationship between the ocean and atmosphere in the Arctic. You'll also learn how the presence or absence of ice can affect ocean currents, vertical heat transport, solar radiation, and albedo feedback.
In this specific lesson, Tim Stanton discusses the role of ocean stratification in controlling the way heat interacts with sea ice in the Arctic.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Bill Shaw will teach you about ocean circulation driven by wind patterns and buoyancy.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 3: Ocean.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Matthew Shupe breaks down the work of MOSAiC's atmosphere team. Following team goals and using such tools as lasers, radar technology, and weather balloons, scientists can better understand the Arctic system (air, ice, and sea) as a whole.
In this specific lesson, Drs. Jennifer Kay and Ariel Morrison introduce positive and negative albedo feedbacks that are important to the Arctic climate system (and polar bears!).
In this specific lesson, Dr. Matthew Shupe explains the significance of clouds in the Arctic system and how they play important roles in precipitation, energy transfer, and climate modeling.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Chris Cox will teach you about Earth's atmosphere. You'll learn about its chemical composition, temperature structure, energy fluxes, and how MOSAiC scientists measure the atmosphere's energy budget.
In this specific lesson, Dr. John Cassano describes the role of the Arctic in the Earth's energy budget and climate system.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 2: Atmosphere.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Matthew Shupe broadly defines MOSAiC. From the very first expedition of Fridtjof Nansen to present day, Arctic research remains at the forefront of environmental science and developments in our world's changing climate.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Sandy Starkweather discusses geopolitics concerning the "Arctic Eight" nations and the six indigenous peoples organizations that make up the Arctic Council.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 1: Introduction & Course Basics.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe welcome viewers to the series "Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic".
AWI's Thomas Krumpen discusses how scientists use satellite information to identify ice floes in the Arctic Ocean.
In this webinar, Dr. Amy Butler talked about the Polar Vortex. She focused on why she became an atmospheric scientist, presented a brief overview of the stratosphere and the ozone layer, and discussed how we might use information about the stratospheric polar vortex to make extended-range weather forecasts.
Alberto Enrquez, helicopter mechanic and technical crew member on Legs 1 and 4 of the #MOSAiCExpedition, talks about what it takes to use helicopters for research in the Arctic.
Hear from the Baker on Leg 1 of the MOSAiC Expedition. Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate is an international expedition to study the Arctic climate system, from ocean to ice to atmosphere. 500+ scientists...19 nations...12 months...
In the final video lecture of the series, Eric Gordon and Anne Gold from CIRES wrap up the series by giving an overview of the previous lectures and discussing possibilities of future challenges facing water in the west.
In this lecture, Kristen Averyt from the University of Colorado Boulder gives a lecture on the link between water and energy, also known as the Water-Energy Nexus. Learn about how water can generate power. This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
In this part of the Water in the Western US lecture series, Eric Gordon from the University of Colorado Boulder discusses the rapid growth of Las Vegas and the history of its water use. This western water story can help us learn about how desert towns can improve their water sustainability.
Peter Goodwin and Phil Isenberg of the Delta Stewardship Council gave this lecture on the story of the California Bay Delta. They discuss complex management issues with California's water supply and more. This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
In this video, Sheila Murphy from the US Geological Survey gives a lecture on the effects that wildfire has on water quality and quantity. This lecture is part of the Water in the Western US project.
This lecture by Dr. Mark Williams from the University of Colorado Boulder gives an overview on the controversial topic of hydraulic fracturing (also known as "fracking"). What is it and how does it affect our water supply? This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
This lecture by Dr. Jack Schmidt from Utah State University gives an overview on the physical attributes of the Colorado River and how that affects river restoration. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this lecture, Dr. Ken Novak from the US Bureau of Reclamation examines a case study on the water supply and demand of the Colorado River Basin. Learn about how increasing demand for water affects reservoirs and other infrastructure. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This video features Jeff Lukas from CIRES' Western Water Assessment who discusses the overall climate patterns of the Colorado River Basin, and how we can use this information to study the past, present, and future climate of the western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this video, Dr. Paul Lander from the University of Colorado Boulder gives a lecture on the history of two important dams: Hoover and Glen Canyon. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
CIRES' Anne Gold delivers a lecture on the physical geographic overview of the Colorado River Basin and the legal and political aspects of water management in the west. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this lecture, Dr. Joanna Endter-Wada from Utah State University discusses water demand for urban areas. Learn about the nature of urban water demand, urban water management, and more. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Dr. Reagan Waskom, director of the Colorado Water Institute at Colorado State University, provides an overview on agricultural water use in the west. Learn about types of agriculture, how water is used in agriculture, and why so much water is needed for agriculture in the west. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This video features Eric Gordon, who delivers a lecture on the effects that climate change will have on water in the Western United States. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Research scientist Dr. Kelly Mahoney explores rivers and flash flooding in the west. This video covers different kinds of floods, what causes flash flooding, why flash flooding is more of a risk in the Western US, and what happened in the 2013 Front Range floods. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this lecture, Eric Gordon covers how the state of watersheds in the west can impact life in the surrounding areas. This includes an overview of the effects of wildfires, bark beetle infestations, and desert dust deposition on snow on the watershed. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this video, Dr. Ben Livneh from CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder gives an overview of all things groundwater in the Western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This lecture by Anne Gold discusses water quality challenges in the Western United States and how that affects aquatic habitats and drinking water. This video covers streamflow, salinity, pollution, sediment load, and more. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Jeff Lukas with Western Water Assessment discusses how the climate of the Western United States affects the availability of water resources. Learn more about the natural processes that drive our water cycle in the Western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This lecture by Dr. Mark Squillace of the University of Colorado Law School covers water, public rights, and the Endangered Species Act. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Interstate Streams Division Administrator for the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, Sue Lowry, gives a lecture on important things to know about how interstate water conflicts can be resolved in the United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this video, Assistant Attorney General Kate Ryan from the Colorado Supreme Court gives an overview of water rights across the Western US and the Prior Appropriation Doctrine. Learn why this doctrine is important for learning about water in the west. This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
In this video, Dr. Anne Gold from CU Boulder explains the importance of infrastructure for the storage and delivery of water in the dry Western United States. Learn all about the history of this infrastructure and how it has helped societies in the Western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this video, Julie Nania from the High Country Conservation Advocates discusses tribal water uses in the Western United States. Learn more about the historical cultural relationship between Native American tribes and natural water. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Dr. Paul Lander from the University of Colorado Boulder gives a lecture on the history of water resources in the Western United States, from the pre-colonial time period onward. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
In this video Anne Gold and Eric Gordon give a brief review on the different processes involved in the water cycle, specifically in the Western United States.
Eric Gordon and Anne Gold give an overview on the geographic features that define the Western United States, both physical and political.
Eric Gordon and Anne Gold give an overview on the basics of the various subjects covered in the Water in the Western US lecture series.
This video serves as an introduction to the Water in the Western US lecture series. The instructors Anne Gold and Eric Gordon explain the importance of learning about water in the Western United States.
Esta película fue hecha por estudiantes de LOCC en Puerto Rico en el verano de 2019.
Learn all about the ins and outs of solar power and community solar power. This video was made by Upward Bound Math Science LOCC students in during the summer of 2019.
What do you know about uranium? Learn about uranium power with these LOCC students. This video was made by Upward Bound Math Science LOCC students in during the summer of 2019.
Meet Timothy, the sea turtle who has been forced to leave his home due to ocean pollution. This video was made by Upward Bound Math Science LOCC students in during the summer of 2019.
Follow the adventures of Water Man to learn the importance of water conservation and only using what you need according to middle school LOCC students from Whittier K-8.
This student-made film from LOCC in Boulder urges its audience to address the problem of pollution and litter in their community to "clean up our act."
Where does our groundwater come from, and how will climate change affect that? Learn what happens when Lisa and Allen from New Mexico discover that their neighborhood well has gone dry? This student film was produced in Boulder, Colorado.
What if the future of our planet was in the hands of two basketball teams? This student film from Boulder, Colorado shows us the struggle between environmentally-responsible and environmentally-irresponsible behavior.
This mock television news program covers the pine beetle epidemic, wildfire and a special bonus sneak peek at the future of fashion! This film was produced by LOCC students in Salida, Colorado.
A boy has a bad dream about what could happen to fishing, rafting and his other favorite outdoor activities if climate change goes unchecked for too long. How can he help fix it?
Check out this weather and news report from the future, where climate change has gone unchecked for so long that water is incredibly scarce. This student-made film was produced in Salida, Colorado.
In this video, LOCC students from Salida, Colorado learn about xeriscaping, a form of landscaping that conserves most of the water usually needed for lawn upkeep.
Check out this very special climate episode of the game show, Mindstorm! This was filmed by LOCC students in Boulder, Colorado.
Super Climate Girl saves citizens victimized by climate disasters and teaches her audience about climate change in the process. This was filmed by LOCC students in Boulder, Colorado.
How does climate change affect the bee population? Why do bees matter for our ecosystems? Students tell the story of Beeble the Bee, who has an important message for humanity. #SavetheBees
What is recyclable? What isn't? Students in this LOCC film learn how to properly recycle, and why recycling matters in the first place.
Follow this student-filmed story about a farmer who fears for his family when he learns of a climate change-driven drought from lack of snowpack.
This LOCC video produced by students emphasizes the importance of individual choices (like types of milk, reusable cups and carbon-neutral transportation) in mitigating climate change.
In this webinar on microbes, CIRES Fellow Noah Fierer and CU Graduate Student Hannah Holland-Moritz present on microbial diversity in the environment.
What does the past tell us about Earth's climate future? Check out Jim White's lecture on paleoclimatology and how we can use our knowledge on past patterns to predict how Earth's climate will change.
CIRES Fellow Dr. Baylor Fox-Kemper goes over the basics of climate vs. weather, climate variability and how maritime and continental climates differ.
A big part of effective climate and science education is building effective curriculum. Cheryl Manning gives her lecture on curriculum development and implementation for effective climate education.
Why is abrupt climate change an important topic of study? In this lecture, Amy Wagner gives a brief lesson on abrupt climate change, including what defines it and how climate scientists study it.
This video is part of the Polar Visions series on climate change. This video gives a short overview on the history of the poles, including the exploration of Antarctica.
This video is part of the Polar Visions series on climate change. Watch as climate scientists discuss how they track moving glaciers in the Arctic to better understand different layers in the ice.
This video is part of the Polar Visions series on climate change. Learn about how changes in polar sea ice shift the Earth's climate.
This video is part of the Polar Visions series on climate change. This video details the process and the importance of ice core drilling to paleoclimatology.
The conclusion to the Polar Visions series interviews citizens and climate scientists about how we can all make a difference in our world and slow climate change.
Elizabeth Payton discusses the fourth chapter focused on water from the Fifth National Climate Assessment. The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States. From the 5th NCA, Chapter 4:
CIRES scientist Dr. Alessandra Pacini explains what space weather is, how it affects us here on Earth.
Si te llaman la atención los eventos del tiempo como las tormentas eléctricas, los huracanes y los tornados, esta presentación es para ti. Arelis M. Rivera-Giboyeaux, meteoróloga del Departamento de Energía compartirá su experiencia en el campo de las ciencias atmosfericas.
In this specific lesson, Jonathan Griffith tells the story of Fridtjof Nansen's trailblazing journey through the Arctic in the 1893 Fram Expedition.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Mark Serreze describes the Arctic as a highly varied environment undergoing some rapid changes. You'll learn that MOSAiC seeks to answer the questions: Why is the Arctic changing, and where are we headed?
This video introduces the HEART Force Drought game materials and gives an overview of how to play.
This video introduces the HEART Force Flood game materials and gives an overview of how to play.
Waverly Klaw, Hazards and Land Use Planner with the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs, describes what resilience looks like for the community sector in Colorado.
Megan Cattau, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Earth Lab at University of Colorado Boulder, discusses wildfire in Colorado for the HEART Force project.
Lizzie Kemp, Resilience Program Coordinator at the Colorado Department of Transportation, describes what resilience looks like for the infrastructure sector in Colorado.
Kevin Houck, Chief of Watershed and Flood Protection at the Colorado Water Conservation Board, describes what resilience looks like for watersheds and natural resources in Colorado.
Doug Kluck, the Regional Climate Services Director at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, discusses drought in Colorado for the HEART Force Project.
Jeff Lukas, a scientist at the Western Water Assessment, discusses flooding in Colorado for the HEART Force project.
Danielle Lendriet, Regional Coordinator and Analyst at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, describes what resilience looks like in the economic sector in Colorado
Kate Busse (Local Resiliency Program Manager) and Rob Pressly (Resiliency Program Manager) with the Colorado Resiliency Office at the Colorado Department of Local Affairs describe the Colorado Resiliency Framework.
Alison George, Housing Director for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, describes what resilience looks like in the housing sector in Colorado.
Aimee Voth Siebert, Behavior Health and Inclusion Worklead at the Colorado Department of Public Health, describes what resilience looks like in the health and social sector in Colorado.
How do wind turbines work? How can the wind’s kinetic energy be converted into electrical energy? In this video, we discuss the design of wind turbines, the basic physics behind the electricity production and what criteria are being used to locate wind farm by giving different examples from across the US.
What is wind, and what causes it? Why are wind patterns different in various parts on Earth? In this video, we explain how pressure systems generate the movement of air, we discuss the impacts that surface roughness and daily cycles of heating and cooling have on wind speed and how the Coriolis force steers the global wind circulation.
