Cool Scientists

Dr. Shari Gearheard

 

Name: Shari Gearheard
Born: 1973
Organization: Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)                     
Cool Science:  Climate Researcher

 


Who Am I:
As a kid, I was fascinated by National Geographic specials on TV and was especially drawn in by anything about the Arctic. I always dreamed of going there. I was so lucky to have that opportunity when I went to university. And now I live in the Arctic! So that dream came true. The first time I visited an Inuit community, about ten years ago, I became interested in climate from the Inuit perspective and have been learning about their knowledge of climate and the environment ever since. The Inuit I work with continually inspire me to learn more about the Arctic and life in this amazing place.

My Cool Research:
For over a decade, I have worked with Inuit communities in Nunavut, Canada, on a variety of environmental issues and research topics-in particular, Inuit knowledge of climate and environmental change.