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Lina Madaj
I am a polar scientist and isotope geochemist. My research deals with reconstructions of past ice-sheet dynamics of the western Greenland Ice Sheet. The Greenland Ice Sheet is the largest storage of freshwater on the northern hemisphere and its development and variations in freshwater contribution to the surrounding seas may significantly impact ocean currents and hence global circulation and climate patterns.
As a polar climate scientist science communication is an essential tool to me, because all changes happening especially in the Arctic can have direct impacts on our life in lower latitudes. I feel that it is our responsibility as scientists to communicate the facts and findings to all interested people. Besides blogging for my research training group I joined the once upon a time project to promote marine and climate science in a refreshing and straightforward approach. Within the project I am part of the outreach and social media team, support public events and help out with translations and prove-reading.