Intro to the Arctic

Mark C. Serreze is a Distinguished Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado Boulder and serves as the Director of the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). With a Ph.D. in Geography from CU Boulder, he specializes in Arctic climate research, focusing on critical areas such as atmosphere-sea ice interactions, synoptic climatology, and climate change. His extensive fieldwork in the Canadian and Alaskan Arctic has provided valuable insights into the rapid environmental changes occurring in these regions, which have significant implications for global climate patterns.Professor Serreze has authored numerous publications, including the award-winning textbook The Arctic Climate System and the popular science book Brave New Arctic: The Untold Story of the Melting North. His contributions to understanding Arctic dynamics have earned him recognition as a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society and numerous awards for his research and teaching. In addition to his academic work, he is actively engaged in science communication, having testified before Congress and appeared in various media outlets to discuss climate issues. Through his courses like "Intro to the Arctic" and "Polar Peril," he educates students about the complexities of Arctic systems and their broader impacts on the planet. Mark C. Serreze's work continues to shape our understanding of climate change and its effects on both local and global scales.