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Matthew "Matt" Druckenmiller
Matthew Druckenmiller earned his Ph.D in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2011 where he studied sea ice dynamics and local traditional knowledge near Barrow, Alaska. His dissertation is titled Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use. As part of his research, Matt conducted interviews with Inupiat whalers about seasonal and changing ice conditions. Some of these interviews are included in the Northern Alaska Sea Ice Project Jukebox. Matt also has done research on northern sea ice at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSDIC) at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and the U.S. Agency for International Development's GeoCenter in Washington, DC.
As Interviewer
| Interview Title | Archive #: Oral History | Project | Abstract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Adams, Interview 1 | 2013-25-12 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Billy Adams was interviewed on January 16, 2009 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). In this interview, Billy talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2008 spring season. |
| Billy Adams, Interview 2 | 2013-25-13 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Billy Adams was interviewed on June 24, 2009 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). In this interview, Billy talks about the seasonal ice conditions and features, trails, safety, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2009 spring season. |
| Jacob Adams, Sr., Interview 1 | 2013-25-10 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Jacob Adams, Sr. was interviewed on July 11, 2008 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. Craig George was another interviewer for part of the interview. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). In this interview, Jacob talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2008 spring season. |
| Eugene Brower, Interview 1 | 2013-25-16 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Eugene Brower was interviewed on June 25, 2009 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). In this interview, Eugene talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2009 spring season. |
| Joe Leavitt, Interview 1 | 2013-25-15 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Joe Leavitt was interviewed on June 25, 2009 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). In this interview, Joe talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2009 spring season. |
| Herman Ahsoak, Interview 1 | 2013-25-08 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Herman Ahsoak was interviewed on July 11, 2008 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). In this interview, Herman talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2008 spring season. |
| Roy Ahmaogak, Interview 1 | 2013-25-11 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Roy Ahmaogak was interviewed on July 13, 2008 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). Roy was also interviewed on June 24, 2009. In this interview, Roy talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2008 spring season. He also talks about the 1997 ice break-off event in Barrow where many people had to be rescued from drifting ice, and the importance of listening to crew members who understand and observe the ice. |
| Nathaniel Olemaun, Jr. | 2013-25-18 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Nathaniel "Nate" Olemaun, Jr. was interviewed on June 26, 2009 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). In this interview, Nate talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2009 spring season. |
| Thomas Brower, III, Interview 2 | 2013-25-19 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Thomas "Tommy" Brower, III was interviewed on June 29, 2009 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). In this interview, Tommy talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2009 spring season. |
| Benjamin Nageak | 2013-25-20 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Benjamin "Ben" Nageak was interviewed on July 1, 2009 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). In this interview, Ben talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2009 spring season, and how conditions have changed over time. |
| Crawford Patkotak | 2013-25-17 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Crawford Patkotak was interviewed on June 26, 2009 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). In this interview, Crawford talks about the ice conditions and whaling in Barrow during the 2009 spring season. In particular, he talks about his decision to not go whaling in spring 2009, the effect of current on ice conditions, and the importance of observation and studying to understand the sea ice environment. |
| Roy Ahmaogak, Interview 2 | 2013-25-14 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Roy Ahmaogak was interviewed on June 24, 2009 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). Roy was also interviewed on July 13, 2008. In this interview, Roy talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2009 spring season.
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| Thomas Brower, III, Interview 1 | 2013-25-09 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Thomas "Tommy" Brower, III was interviewed on July 12, 2008 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Barrow, Alaska. This interview was part of Matthew's research for a Ph.D. in Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For his project, he mapped the trails built by whalers to their camps at the edge of the sea ice and talked with local residents about ice conditions, whale camps, and trail building. Results of his research can be found in his dissertation Alaska Shorefast Ice: Interfacing Geophysics With Local Sea Ice Knowledge and Use (2011). Tommy was also interviewed on June 29, 2009. In this interview, he talks about the ice conditions, trails, camp locations and whaling in Barrow during the 2008 spring season. He talks about how the ice conditions have changed since the 1970s, the difficulties of trying to pull up and butcher whales on thin ice, and use of modern technology like satellite imagery, trail maps, and GPS for navigation and assessing ice conditions. He also talks about experiences with ice break-off events. |
| Gene Angnaboogak | 2013-25-21 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Gene Angnaboogak was interviewed on May 8, 2008 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Wales, Alaska. In this interview, Gene talks about sea ice conditions around Wales and changes he has observed in his lifetime. He discusses the effect of wind and current on the ice, a lack of flat ice developing in the fall, the dangers of spinning ice, and learning about ice safety from elders. He also shares an experience when he observed unusual waves. |
| Luther Komonaseak, Interview 1 | 2013-25-22 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Luther Komonaseak was interviewed on May 9, 2008 by Matthew Druckenmiller in Wales, Alaska. In this interview, Luther talks about changing sea ice conditions, the relationship between ice conditions and whaling, the effect of wind and current on ice conditions, thinning ice, the fast movement of the ice, and the presence of open water. He also discusses dangerous ice conditions and how to be safe on the ice. |
| Winton Weyapuk, Jr., Interview 1 | 2013-25-23 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Winton "Utuktaaq" Weyapuk, Jr. was interviewed on February 25, 2008 by Hajo Eicken and Matthew Druckenmiller in Wales, Alaska. In this interview, Winton shares his observations of the year's ice conditions and how things are changing. He talks about the formation of slush ice, the presence of pressure ridges, the effect of wind and current on ice conditions, changes in the timing of freeze-up and break-up, the rapid movement of the ice, and the presence of thin ice. He also talks about the effect of tides on the ice, and ice safety. |
| Winton Weyapuk, Jr., Interview 2 | 2013-25-24 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Winton "Utuktaaq" Weyapuk, Jr. was interviewed by Matthew Druckenmiller on May 8, 2008 in Wales, Alaska. In this interview, Winton talks about the effect of sea ice conditions on spring whaling, the effect of wind and current on ice conditions, thickness of the ice, and the effect of tides on the ice. He also talks about ice safety. |