Bonnie Light | Polar Scientist

Mar 25, 2021  13:00 - 13:45

(GMT -4:00) Eastern Time

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Dr. Bonnie Light is a Senior Principal Scientist at the Polar Science Center at the University of Washington in Seattle. She studies sea ice in the Arctic basin through a combination of laboratory work in a walk-in freezer, computer modeling, and field studies. Her main research focus is understanding the physical processes that are driving the observed retreat of the Arctic sea ice cover. This question requires understanding the physical, thermodynamic, optical, and structural properties of the ice. Bonnie lives near Seattle with her family, including a high-schooler and a middle-schooler, has participated in six field campaigns on Arctic sea ice, and loves engaging in educational outreach opportunities.