Erin Pettit
@exploreice.bsky.social
Glaciologist and Geophysicist, Professor at Oregon State University Curious about ice, landscapes, climate, and the world around me
Always seeking creative ways to weave art, science, observation, and ideas together.
Always seeking creative ways to weave art, science, observation, and ideas together.
Tidewater glacier calving events inspire awe and remind us to be humble. Turns out they also stir up fjord waters and amplify melt. New paper "Calving as a Source of Acute and Persistent Kinetic Energy to Enhance Submarine Melting..." ❤️glaciology agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
October 9, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Tidewater glacier calving events inspire awe and remind us to be humble. Turns out they also stir up fjord waters and amplify melt. New paper "Calving as a Source of Acute and Persistent Kinetic Energy to Enhance Submarine Melting..." ❤️glaciology agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
Jane Goodall inspired so many of us. I was fortunate to get to stand next to her as she won a lifetime achievement award from Wings Women of Discovery at the same ceremony I won their Earth Award. Thank you @wingswod.bsky.social ❤️
October 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Jane Goodall inspired so many of us. I was fortunate to get to stand next to her as she won a lifetime achievement award from Wings Women of Discovery at the same ceremony I won their Earth Award. Thank you @wingswod.bsky.social ❤️
If you are in Portland this week, visit the Blackfish Gallery to see Myra Clark's Antarctic artwork.
And especially come this Friday Aug 22 at 5:30pm to hear Myra and I have a conversation about art and science in Antarctica.
www.myrawclark.com
#glaciology #sciart #antarctica
And especially come this Friday Aug 22 at 5:30pm to hear Myra and I have a conversation about art and science in Antarctica.
www.myrawclark.com
#glaciology #sciart #antarctica
August 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
If you are in Portland this week, visit the Blackfish Gallery to see Myra Clark's Antarctic artwork.
And especially come this Friday Aug 22 at 5:30pm to hear Myra and I have a conversation about art and science in Antarctica.
www.myrawclark.com
#glaciology #sciart #antarctica
And especially come this Friday Aug 22 at 5:30pm to hear Myra and I have a conversation about art and science in Antarctica.
www.myrawclark.com
#glaciology #sciart #antarctica
The basement is chilly, but it’s all worth it.
December 7, 2024 at 9:42 PM
The basement is chilly, but it’s all worth it.
Hello World. I never get bored of glaciers - humble, yet bold, and more.
December 5, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Hello World. I never get bored of glaciers - humble, yet bold, and more.