Kevin Shionalyn
@kevinshionalyn.bsky.social
Ph.D. Candidate, University of Texas at Austin
- glaciology
- machine learning applications
- STEM teaching
- early career networking
- glaciology
- machine learning applications
- STEM teaching
- early career networking
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10th Annual International Polar Film Festival ❄️📸⛷️
USAPECS is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the international Polar Film Festival (PFF) in March 2026!
Learn more and submit your film to the festival here:
www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
USAPECS is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the international Polar Film Festival (PFF) in March 2026!
Learn more and submit your film to the festival here:
www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
10th Annual International Polar Film Festival ❄️📸⛷️
USAPECS is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the international Polar Film Festival (PFF) in March 2026!
Learn more and submit your film to the festival here:
www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
USAPECS is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the international Polar Film Festival (PFF) in March 2026!
Learn more and submit your film to the festival here:
www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
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🧊 Are you a US polar or cryo early career researcher? 🌎✨
Take our 10–15 min anonymous survey about how science policy & funding changes affect ECRs.
💡 Enter an optional gift card raffle using a separate form!
🔗 Survey: princetonsurvey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
📩 Questions? USAPECS@gmail.com
Take our 10–15 min anonymous survey about how science policy & funding changes affect ECRs.
💡 Enter an optional gift card raffle using a separate form!
🔗 Survey: princetonsurvey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
📩 Questions? USAPECS@gmail.com
Assessing Challenges for Polar Early Career Scientists During Science Policy Upheaval
This survey is designed for early career researchers based in the United States and affiliated with a U.S. institution who work in polar and cryosphere science. Our goal is to better understand your e...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
🧊 Are you a US polar or cryo early career researcher? 🌎✨
Take our 10–15 min anonymous survey about how science policy & funding changes affect ECRs.
💡 Enter an optional gift card raffle using a separate form!
🔗 Survey: princetonsurvey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
📩 Questions? USAPECS@gmail.com
Take our 10–15 min anonymous survey about how science policy & funding changes affect ECRs.
💡 Enter an optional gift card raffle using a separate form!
🔗 Survey: princetonsurvey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
📩 Questions? USAPECS@gmail.com
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📢 The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists is inviting bids to host the APECS International Directorate starting in 2027!
Supporting 5800+ early career polar researchers worldwide
🔹 Expressions of interest due: Dec 14, 2025
🔹 Full bids due: Feb 15, 2026
www.apecs.is/news/apecs-n...
Supporting 5800+ early career polar researchers worldwide
🔹 Expressions of interest due: Dec 14, 2025
🔹 Full bids due: Feb 15, 2026
www.apecs.is/news/apecs-n...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
📢 The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists is inviting bids to host the APECS International Directorate starting in 2027!
Supporting 5800+ early career polar researchers worldwide
🔹 Expressions of interest due: Dec 14, 2025
🔹 Full bids due: Feb 15, 2026
www.apecs.is/news/apecs-n...
Supporting 5800+ early career polar researchers worldwide
🔹 Expressions of interest due: Dec 14, 2025
🔹 Full bids due: Feb 15, 2026
www.apecs.is/news/apecs-n...
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UGH! When will it end. 😭
"Effective October 15, 2025, due to non-renewed funding, NSIDC has suspended or reduced several Sea Ice Today tools and services."
nsidc.org/data/user-re...
"Effective October 15, 2025, due to non-renewed funding, NSIDC has suspended or reduced several Sea Ice Today tools and services."
nsidc.org/data/user-re...
October 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
UGH! When will it end. 😭
"Effective October 15, 2025, due to non-renewed funding, NSIDC has suspended or reduced several Sea Ice Today tools and services."
nsidc.org/data/user-re...
"Effective October 15, 2025, due to non-renewed funding, NSIDC has suspended or reduced several Sea Ice Today tools and services."
nsidc.org/data/user-re...
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USAPECS and COLDEX are proud to partner for Assessing Challenges for Polar Early Career Scientists During Science Policy Upheaval through the Polar Partnership Networking Event Collaboration Funding Support provided by @psecco.bsky.social
Stay tuned for more updates!
Stay tuned for more updates!
October 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
USAPECS and COLDEX are proud to partner for Assessing Challenges for Polar Early Career Scientists During Science Policy Upheaval through the Polar Partnership Networking Event Collaboration Funding Support provided by @psecco.bsky.social
Stay tuned for more updates!
Stay tuned for more updates!
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🚨 New Publication 🚨
I’m excited to share our new paper out in @jgrearthsurface.bsky.social!
Read more about calving mechanisms at Helheim Glacier from two autonomous terrestrial laser scanners (ATLAS) results here doi.org/10.1029/2024...
I’m excited to share our new paper out in @jgrearthsurface.bsky.social!
Read more about calving mechanisms at Helheim Glacier from two autonomous terrestrial laser scanners (ATLAS) results here doi.org/10.1029/2024...
Calving Mechanisms Inferred From Observations of Surface Depressions at Helheim Glacier, Greenland
Surface depressions on Helheim Glacier appear at a consistent location on the lee side of a subglacial ridge and have increased in frequency
Observed calving episodes, regardless of calving style...
doi.org
October 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
🚨 New Publication 🚨
I’m excited to share our new paper out in @jgrearthsurface.bsky.social!
Read more about calving mechanisms at Helheim Glacier from two autonomous terrestrial laser scanners (ATLAS) results here doi.org/10.1029/2024...
I’m excited to share our new paper out in @jgrearthsurface.bsky.social!
Read more about calving mechanisms at Helheim Glacier from two autonomous terrestrial laser scanners (ATLAS) results here doi.org/10.1029/2024...
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USAPECS is looking for new Executive Board members for 2025–26!
Are you a student, postdoc, or early career polar researcher in the U.S.? Get involved, build connections, and help lead exciting projects across the polar science community.
Apply here: www.usapecs.org/post/call-fo...
Are you a student, postdoc, or early career polar researcher in the U.S.? Get involved, build connections, and help lead exciting projects across the polar science community.
Apply here: www.usapecs.org/post/call-fo...
August 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
USAPECS is looking for new Executive Board members for 2025–26!
Are you a student, postdoc, or early career polar researcher in the U.S.? Get involved, build connections, and help lead exciting projects across the polar science community.
Apply here: www.usapecs.org/post/call-fo...
Are you a student, postdoc, or early career polar researcher in the U.S.? Get involved, build connections, and help lead exciting projects across the polar science community.
Apply here: www.usapecs.org/post/call-fo...
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In honor of Women's History Month observed in March, please read about the history of Women in Polar Research: www.thearcticinstitute.org/women-polar-...
Women in Polar Research: A Brief History
This article explores the history of women in research working in the Arctic/Antarctic, drawing connections to women in polar research today.
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March 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
In honor of Women's History Month observed in March, please read about the history of Women in Polar Research: www.thearcticinstitute.org/women-polar-...
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Friday’s International Polar Film Festival (PFF) highlight: climate change’s impacts. See all PFF films, mini-blog, and join Friday’s filmmaker roundtable (happening today!) info at: www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
March 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Friday’s International Polar Film Festival (PFF) highlight: climate change’s impacts. See all PFF films, mini-blog, and join Friday’s filmmaker roundtable (happening today!) info at: www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
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USAPECS's 9th Annual International Polar Film Festival (March 17-21) is live! Monday spotlights films on hydrology specific topics highlighting paths water take across our planet.
Access all films, daily highlights, mini-blogs, & register for Friday's Roundtable: www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
Access all films, daily highlights, mini-blogs, & register for Friday's Roundtable: www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
March 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
USAPECS's 9th Annual International Polar Film Festival (March 17-21) is live! Monday spotlights films on hydrology specific topics highlighting paths water take across our planet.
Access all films, daily highlights, mini-blogs, & register for Friday's Roundtable: www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
Access all films, daily highlights, mini-blogs, & register for Friday's Roundtable: www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
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🚨❄️ USAPECS Call for Board Members ❄️🚨
We're excited to announce a new call for applications to join the USAPECS Executive Board! 🌍🧑🔬
If you're passionate about polar science and want to make an impact, apply now via an email to USAPECS@gmail.com
🔗 More info: usapecs.org/post/call-fo...
We're excited to announce a new call for applications to join the USAPECS Executive Board! 🌍🧑🔬
If you're passionate about polar science and want to make an impact, apply now via an email to USAPECS@gmail.com
🔗 More info: usapecs.org/post/call-fo...
Call for Board Members 2024-2025
Call for Board Members 2024-2025USAPECS announces a new call for applications to join the 2024-2025 executive board. Members of the USAPECS Board work together to develop and execute activities of int...
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March 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🚨❄️ USAPECS Call for Board Members ❄️🚨
We're excited to announce a new call for applications to join the USAPECS Executive Board! 🌍🧑🔬
If you're passionate about polar science and want to make an impact, apply now via an email to USAPECS@gmail.com
🔗 More info: usapecs.org/post/call-fo...
We're excited to announce a new call for applications to join the USAPECS Executive Board! 🌍🧑🔬
If you're passionate about polar science and want to make an impact, apply now via an email to USAPECS@gmail.com
🔗 More info: usapecs.org/post/call-fo...
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𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 (𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.
More info here: www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
More info here: www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
November 21, 2024 at 4:42 PM
𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 (𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.
More info here: www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
More info here: www.usapecs.org/polar-film-f...
Arctic Yearbook article- 10 years with USAPECS (US Association of Polar Early Career Scientists). @zacklabe.com @usapecs.bsky.social
Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of USAPECS: Lessons from a Decade of Supporting Early Career Research Across National and International Polar Networks
Susan B. Vanek, Zachary M. Labe, Olga Lauter, Kevin Shionalyn, Mohammad Afzal Shadab, Elena Adasheva, Annika Margevich, Meghan N. Schaberg, Lavanya Ashokkumar & Jonathan N. Naoukin
Navigating
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November 18, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Arctic Yearbook article- 10 years with USAPECS (US Association of Polar Early Career Scientists). @zacklabe.com @usapecs.bsky.social
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New paper!
The process of iceberg calving in Alaska is different than at the largest glaciers in Greenland, which is different than that in Antarctica. We show that up to 2/3rds of the calved mass in Greenland occurs through small events agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
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The process of iceberg calving in Alaska is different than at the largest glaciers in Greenland, which is different than that in Antarctica. We show that up to 2/3rds of the calved mass in Greenland occurs through small events agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
#InOtherNews
November 6, 2024 at 8:08 PM
New paper!
The process of iceberg calving in Alaska is different than at the largest glaciers in Greenland, which is different than that in Antarctica. We show that up to 2/3rds of the calved mass in Greenland occurs through small events agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
#InOtherNews
The process of iceberg calving in Alaska is different than at the largest glaciers in Greenland, which is different than that in Antarctica. We show that up to 2/3rds of the calved mass in Greenland occurs through small events agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
#InOtherNews