Join us for a voyage across the Bering Sea — an exploration of science, culture and communication aboard the R/V Sikuliaq. This talk highlights a 16-day summer Convergence Research Cruise, funded by the National Science Foundation, which sailed from Seward to Nome with port calls for research and community-driven science and public engagement in Chignik Bay, Atka and Gambell. The cruise served as a grand experiment in co-producing knowledge across disciplines and cultures.

The science crew included Indigenous research partners, interdisciplinary scientists and students from four universities, a program evaluator and a filmmaker. Together, they advanced the mission of the Alaska Coastal Cooperative ACTION Project, which aims to strengthen communication among universities, agencies and coastal communities; deliver applied science that addresses local priorities; and provide workforce development and youth engagement.

An interdisciplinary team will share key highlights from the voyage and discuss the broader outcomes and lasting impacts of this work.