Research Associate at the International Arctic Research Center where I examine glacier mass loss and hydrological change in glacier watersheds, and downstream impacts. I have extensive experience in the field, both in planning and execution. I have also studied the impacts of exploring glacial landscapes on environmental identity formation in youth.
Director of Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska, including Girls* on Ice Alaska, which I co-founded in 2012. Inspiring Girls* Expeditions are unique, free, backcountry science programs for underserved high school youth, focused on developing youths' STEM, art, outdoor, and leadership skills. I also conduct education research on the impacts of these expeditions.
Climate change communication
I have experience working with film crews showcasing Alaska's glaciers, including an interview on CBC's The National, the German documentary Abenteuer Alaska, and the National Geographic IMAX film 'Extreme Weather.' I am also regularly interviewed by journalists, filmmakers, and podcasts.
Inclusive science
I am deeply passionate about and active in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sciences. This recent article describes ways in which Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska works to break down barriers. I have also organized and led 2-day leadership workshops to help form community and catalyze movement towards these goals.
RESEARCH
My research interests include: glacio-hydrology; applied studies on impacts of glacier loss on downstream freshwater availability and ecosystems; environmental and STEM education; science outreach and communication; justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM
Removing barriers in science and outdoors
Article - Young, J. C. et al. (2023). Removing Barriers to Science and the Outdoors for Teenage Youth and Early Career Professionals in the US Arctic and Beyond. Sibirica.
Glacier change impacts on water resources
Article - Young, J. C. et al. (2021). A changing hydrological regime: Trends in magnitude and timing of glacier ice melt and glacier runoff in a high latitude coastal watershed. Water Resources Research.
Exploring glacier landscapes
Article - Young, J. C. et al. (2020). “You really see it”: Environmental identity development through observing a climate change-impacted glacier landscape. International Journal of Science Education.
Consequences of glacier change for society
Video/presentation - Young, J. C. (2020). Six surprising ways that glacier loss impacts humankind. American Geophysical Union annual meeting.
Glacier change monitoring in challenging environments
Article - Young, J. C. et al. (2018). The challenge of monitoring glaciers with extreme altitudinal range: Mass balance reconstruction for Kahiltna Glacier, Alaska. Journal of Glaciology.
Arctic Climate Change
Educational video, "Role of glaciers in Arctic ecosystem" - part of Massive Open Online Course through EdX "Climate Change in Arctic Environments"
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