There are other great opportunities for Arctic scholars to bring attention to their work. The "Arctic Relations: Scholarship & Stories" blog is one such avenue.
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Hanna Kauko
I am a marine biologist working on phytoplankton and sea ice algae. These organisms form the base of marine food webs and are therefore important to study and monitor. I combine bio-optical and ecological approaches in the attempt to better understand primary production and consequences of the rapid environmental changes happening in the polar areas. … Continue reading Hanna Kauko
Mîtdlârak Lennert
My name is Mîtdlârak Lennert. I was born in Nuuk and raised in Sisimiut, Greenland, where I spent much of my childhood being outdoors and cross-country skiing. During my high school years, I lived in the United States, Norway and Sweden, where I combined studying and competing internationally in biathlon. During those years I got … Continue reading Mîtdlârak Lennert
Megan Sheremata
I am a PhD Candidate in environmental science at the University of Toronto Scarborough, and am co-supervised by Dr. William Gough and Dr. Gita Ljubicic. I study Inuit knowledge of the cumulative impacts of environmental change on sea ice and salinity, and the associated effects on wildlife and Inuit land-users. My work has a strong … Continue reading Megan Sheremata
Initiative Evolution: Women in the Arctic and Antarctic!
The launch of the Women in the Arctic initiative in 2018 was met with a lot of interest and support from women around the world. This interest helped to motivate the growth of the initiative to include a website and a more active role in the promotion of women doing Polar studies. As a result … Continue reading Initiative Evolution: Women in the Arctic and Antarctic!

