Science Night returned this year, better than ever! This annual event, hosted by the Prince William Regional Citizens Advisory Council, focuses on research related to the safe transportation of oil through Prince William Sound.
Science Night
Science Night 2019
On December 5, the Council hosted Science Night, an evening to hear about the latest research affecting the safe transportation of oil through Prince William Sound. This annual event is an initiative of the Council’s Scientific Advisory Committee. SAC, as it’s known, ensures Council projects are based on the best scientific practices available.
Science Night 2018
On Thursday, December 6, the Council will host our annual Science Night at the Embassy Suites in Anchorage (600 E Benson Blvd). Hear about the latest research that affects the safe transportation of oil through Prince William Sound.
This event is an initiative of the Council’s Scientific Advisory Committee. SAC, as it’s known, ensures Council projects are based on the best science.
Doors open at 4:30pm, and presentations start at 5:15pm.
For a full list of speakers, featured topics, and presentation times please download the Science Night flyer (updated November 29). For more information: 907-277-7222 or info@pwsrcac.org.
Science Night 2017
The Council had some great presentations at our recent Science Night! See the list below for the presenter’s slides.
Presentations:
- “Canine Detection of Spilled Oil” by Scott Pegau, PWSSC
- “We Are Watching: A long-term monitoring program in the northern Gulf of Alaska” by Mandy Lindeberg, Auke Bay Laboratories
- “PWS Subsistence Survey” by James (Jim) Fall, AK Dept. of Fish & Game
- “Seabird Habitat Restoration: A case study in predation reduction” by Sam Stark, Graduate Student OSU
- “A Low Angle View: Making sense of Cook Inlet’s complex rock platform and reef habitats” by Susan Saupe, CIRCAC
Want to get notifications for next year’s event? Email Shawna Popovici to be added to the list!