University Of Alaska Anchorage: Nov. 9: Wildfire & Wine Science Pub

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

November 5, 2021

Alaska NSF EPSCoR Fire & Ice program and Telesomm present: A Science Pub chat with Zav Grabinski on wildfire science drivers in Alaska, and Kaitlin Kolarik on
the effect of wildfire in wine-growing regions of the US, on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 4:30
p.m.

Register in advance to join us online on Zoom or come watch this science pub in person at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Pub,
in the Wood Center. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the meeting.

About Zav GrabinskiOriginally from Fairbanks Alaska, Zav received a master’s in natural resources from
Humboldt State University. His background includes geospatial and visual modeling
of fire interactions on landscapes, regional-scale data analysis of drought impacts
on forests, and website development and design. Currently, Zav is interested in communicating
complex biophysical processes to diverse audiences using modern visualization techniques
and digital-media formats.

This presentation will provide an overview of Alaska’s vast, complex, and changing
wildfire environment presented by the Alaska Fire Science Consortium, based on the
recent report 'Alaska's Changing Wildfire Environment'. An intensified pattern of
wildfire is emerging in Alaska as rapidly increasing temperatures and longer growing
seasons alter the state's environment. The impacts of these fires are felt across
the state. Topics will include seasonal fire phases, emerging fire trends, wildfire
impacts, wildfire management, and the application of science in wildfire management.

About Kaitlin KolarikKaitlin is a photographer turned wine professional based in Atlanta, GA. They manage
3 Parks Wine Shop, an Atlanta wine institution and mainstay of the natural wine scene
in Atlanta. Kaitlin got their start in wine after taking a job at a fancy Spanish
restaurant to pay some bills. Kaitlin quickly discovered there was more to wine through
the restaurant’s incredible wine program. They discovered a penchant for the nerdy
sides of wine: the history, the culture and everything else that happened to get that
bottle into a wine lover’s hands.

Kaitlin’s focus is on “weird wines” made by small producers with incredible stories
and funky flavor profiles. Kaitlin believes that there is no end to learning in the
wine world and looks forward to meeting you on your wine journey.

This press release was produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. The views expressed here are the author’s own.