Science and Stewardship Symposium

The Denali Science and Stewardship Symposium, formerly known as "Resources Days", is an annual opportunity to learn about cultural, physical, and biological resources from Denali National Park and Preserve and park-affiliated scientists and scholars. All are welcome!

This year, the symposium will be offered on May 9 and 10, 2024.

How to Attend

Morning Presentations

The morning presentations will be offered virtually and in person at the Denali Bus Depot. No registration is required.

The virtual option will be hosted via Microsoft Teams. Links to join the meetings will be posted here before the symposium.

Field Trips

For field trips, meet at the Murie Science and Learning Center. Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows.

 

2024 Schedule

Please note that presentation times and details are subject to change. Check back close to the event for the most updated schedule.

Day One: Thursday May 9, 2024

Morning Presentations

Virtual and in person at the Denali Bus Depot

Speaker	Topic	Time (AKDT)
Britta Schroeder	Remote Sensing Applications	8:00–9:00
	Break
Phoebe Gilbert	Cultural Topics (100th anniversary of the 1924 fire, native place names, current updates)	9:15–10:15
Brad Wendling	ADFG Sheep Survey	10:15–11:00
	Break
Kaija Klauder	Wolf Update	11:15–11:30
Carl Roland	Spruce Bark Beetle Outbreak	11:30–12:00

Afternoon Field Trips

Meet at the Murie Science and Learning Center

Speaker	Topic	Time (AKDT)
Carol McIntyre	Birding Walk near the MSLC	1:00–5:00
Jennifer Mcmillan & Jennifer Barnes	Fire, Forests, and Disturbance in the Boreal	1:00–5:00

Day Two: Friday May 10, 2024

Morning Presentations

Virtual and in person at the Denali Bus Depot

Speaker	Topic	Time (AKDT)
Steve Mandt	Pretty Rocks Bridge	8:00–9:00
	Break
Kim Arthur	Getting to know the DENA Collections	9:15–10:15
Davyd Halyn Betchkal	"Sound"	10:15–11:15
	Break
Andrea Blakesley	Dragonfly Mercury Project	11:30–12:00

Afternoon Field Trips

Meet at the Murie Science and Learning Center

Speaker	Topic	Time (AKDT)
Dave Schirokauer	Ecology Walk near the MSLC	1:00–5:00
Jennifer Mcmillan & Jennifer Barnes	Fire, Forests, and Disturbance in the Boreal	1:00–5:00

 

Speakers

Affiliated with Denali National Park and Preserve unless otherwise noted.

Andrea Blakesley, Environmental Specialist
Brad Wendling, Biologist (Alaska Department of Fish and Game)
Britta Schroeder, GIS Specialist
Carl Roland, Plant Ecologist
Carol McIntyre, Wildlife Biologist
Dave Schirokauer, Science and Resources Team Leader
Davyd Halyn Betchkal, Biologist/Geographer/Acoustician
Jennifer Barnes, Regional Fire Ecologist (Alaska Region, National Park Service)
Jennifer Mcmillan, Fire Ecologist (Alaska Region, National Park Service)
Kaija Klauder, Wildlife Technician
Kim Arthur, Museum Curator
Phoebe Gilbert, Cultural Resources Program Manager
Sarah Stehn, Fire Ecologist
Steve Mandt, Engineer