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The Speakers Bureau is a directory of arctic researchers and experts that are available to visit organizations, communities or schools to give presentations. The directory contains names, addresses, science specialties, and presentation experience.
We encourage organizations and communities applying to the Arctic Visiting Speakers Series to use the Speakers Bureau to select a visiting speaker. If a particular subject or speaker is not listed, please contact Judy Fahnestock at avs [at] arcus [dot] org, for suggested speakers.
Michelle Ridgway
About:
Life-long Alaskan Michelle Ridgway has engaged in marine ecological research and exploration in Alaskan Arctic and Subarctic waters for over 20 years. From coastal kelp forests to deep-sea habitats, Michelle has examined the role of physical and biogenic features in supporting the diversity and abundance of species in Alaskan seas. Recently focused on the unique role of submarine canyons, Michelle is studying continental margin geomorphology, biogeochemistry, and attempting to quantify chemosynthetically- derived carbon sources feeding into northern foodwebs. Diver, submarine pilot and ROV operator, Michelle continues to probe the depths of Alaskan marine waters using cutting edge technology to examine facets of some of the most productive ocean ecosystems in the world.
Michelle has experience lecturing to a broad range of audiences including school students, graduate students, and the general public. Michelle's accomplishments include: keynote speaker at the Alaska Marine Science Symposium in January 2007; UAS Egan Lecture Series Speaker October 2008; New England Aquarium Lecture Series in September 2008; and Invited Bering Sea Days Speaker in April 2008 for the communities of St. Paul and St. George. Because of summer fieldwork, Michelle is generally more available to participate in the Arctic Visiting Speakers' program during the autumn and winter.
