Ronald Daanen, Justin Germann, and Tori Moore passed away tragically during a helicopter crash while doing hydrology and geology fieldwork in the Arctic Coastal Plain of Northwest Alaska on July 20, 2023. Whether collaborating on local, state, and global scientific research, ice carving, climbing, taking part in life's adventures, or helping others, their lives impacted and inspired many. Their intellect, companionship, and kindness will be greatly missed.
May 10, 1972 - July 20, 2023
Cold-climate hydrology, permafrost, slope stability, programming and modeling, drainage systems, groundwater resources, and water flow in snow
September 14, 1995 - July 20, 2023
Alternative energy, hydrated minerals, cold climate hydrology and geomorphology, planetary evolution
January 18, 1997 - July 20, 2023
Geochemistry, planetary science, environmental science, microbiology, and field geology
