Naomi Ochwat, cryosphere research and volunteer work

Ochwat studies how climate change affects glaciers on the West Antarctic Peninsula as well as mountain glaciers in Alaska. She approaches her work using a combination of remote sensing observations and field work to observe the rapid changes the cryosphere is undergoing. She is also dedicated to inspiring and training next-generation scientists: She has volunteered with Inspiring Girls Expeditions (IGE), a non-profit that runs a tuition-free wilderness science expeditions for high schoolers with a goal of increasing the participation and diversity of people with marginalized backgrounds in field sciences, art, and outdoor recreation. And she’s also worked with the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP), a program that takes undergraduate students on a glaciological course during a traverse of an Alaskan icefield.