Hazards Program Instrumentation Specialist
M.S. Candidate Natural Resources, 2010-2012, University of Vermont
B.S. Environmental Science, GIS minor, 2008, Montana State University
Avalanche Pro, ICS and SAR certifications
Malcolm installs and maintains instrumentation for hazard monitoring, primarily for the Climate and Cryosphere and Landslide Hazards Programs. In addition to fieldwork on weather stations, slope instability sensors and other remote systems, Malcolm works on data processing and visualization interfaces. With a background in Alaska's hazard-rich mountains and experience in Mountain Rescue, Malcolm especially enjoys working with community partners to develop monitoring solutions suitable to Alaska's steep terrain and challenging climate.
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