Interpreting for Astronauts on the International Space Station—a Last Outpost in U.S.-Russian Relations
| by Mark C. Anderson
Alum Tatiana Lind ‘08 draws on her talent for languages and advanced training at the Institute as an interpreter at NASA.
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Field Work: Wildfires, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis Make for Interesting Emergency Planning
| by Caitlin Fillmore
Environmental policy student Jack Anderson was fully immersed in the complexities of emergency response planning through his work at the City of Monterey, which has to plan for a wide range of risks.
Students Win Fellowships for Language Study and Research in Taiwan and Kazakhstan
| by Jason Warburg
Two nonproliferation and terrorism studies students have won highly competitive Boren Fellowships.
In the News: The Warming Ocean is Leaving Coastal Economies in Hot Water
| by Charles Colgan
Scientists estimate that more than 90% of the excess heat produced by human activities has been taken up by the ocean. That’s having a big impact on coastal economies, as researcher Charles Colgan breaks down in an explainer piece in The Conversation.
Building a Land Acknowledgment from the Ground Up
| by Sierra Abukins
Over a two-year period, students, faculty and staff worked to shape a land acknowledgment that they hope will be the start, not the end, of a process of learning and deepening relationships with local Indigenous people and tribal nations.
Alum Honored for Investigative Reporting on Alaska's Commercial Fishing Industry
| by Sierra Abukins
The Society of Environmental Journalists presented an ‘Outstanding Feature’ award to Nick Rahaim ’22 for his 2022 piece in Hakai Magazine: “Clever Whales and the Violent Fight for Fish on the Line.”
MIIS Environmental Policy/Ocean and Coastal Resource Management Alum & Journalist Nick Rahaim (IEP OCRM “22) was honored by the Society of Environmental Journalists for his 2022 piece in Hakai Magazine: “Clever Whales and the Violent Fight for Fish on the Line: As a commercial fisher, I’ve watched colleagues shoot at whales looting from their lines. Here’s why everyone loses when that happens.” Now two years later, an Alaska fishing captain has been held accountable for a similar crime.
Student Cyber Group Hosts AI Expert to Explore Emerging Security Threats
| by Jake Lopata
Students recently hosted Gary Wright, CEO and Chief Technology Officer of an AI company, for a conversation on challenges at the intersection of cyber threats, emerging AI technology, and national security.
Interpreting in the Wild—Sometimes Literally
| by Sierra Abukins
Interpretation students at the Institute hone their interpretation skills by practicing in a wide range of settings, from plant nurseries to the aquarium, conferences to wastewater treatment plants.
Turning the Tide: Ocean Climate Action Next Steps
Ahead of World Oceans Day 2024 on June 8, the Center for the Blue Economy in partnership with more than 60 marine and environmental organizations released a report highlighting the Biden Administration’s leadership on ocean climate action and key next steps.