Welcome to the Pratt Lab blog! Dr. Kerri Pratt is an assistant professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Earth & Environmental Sciences and faculty associate of the Program in the Environment at the University of Michigan. We study the chemical interactions of atmospheric trace gases, particles, clouds, and snow, with a focus on the Polar Regions and wintertime environments. Our interdisciplinary research has relevance to climate change, air quality, and human health. As an analytical chemistry lab, we primarily apply novel mass spectrometry techniques to our field research. We invite you to follow our adventures in (and outside!) the lab!

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Summer in Barrow, Alaska

I've been in Barrow for a few weeks now, and have gotten some reminders about what it is like to spend your summer above the Arctic Circle. This time of year, snow has already begun to fall!
The first snowfall since my arrival, covering the path to our lab.
On top of the snow, it is light out all day! The sunset is technically listed at 11:20 PM, but it never sets low enough to become very dark. The sun rise and set times change very rapidly up here, and the sun has been setting about five minutes earlier and rising about five minutes later every day.
This picture is from 12:20 AM. Hopefully Dr. Pratt notices the clock in the picture to see how late I've been working!
It is summer though, so I made sure to take some time to enjoy some typical summertime activities!
Me in my beach attire enjoying the Arctic Ocean. I can feel the tan starting already!
Even at the top of the world, there is always time for some football. Go Whalers!
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