Mike Sfraga received his Ph.D. in Geography and Northern Studies in 1997. Sfraga's areas of academic concentration are in polar geography, exploration, geography of the circumpolar north, geography of Alaska and the history of field science. He is the author of "Bradford Washburn: A Life of Exploration" (2004), the first comprehensive biography of celebrated American explorer, Bradford Washburn.
Sfraga has served in a number of administrative positions throughout the University of Alaska, most recently Associate Vice President.
He is currently the Chairman of the Denali Education Center , a member of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center Advisory Board, and member of the Interior Issues Council . He is Chair of the International Polar Year Community Outreach and Engagement Committee and a member of the International Polar Year Steering Committee.
Office: 182 Arctic Health Research Building
Phone: 907-474-7494
contact: michael.sfraga@alaska.edu
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