James McClintock, Ph.D., Endowed Professor of UAB Polar or Marine Biology, co-director of UAB in Antarctica
• A spot on the coast of Antarctica is named McClintock Point in honor of his work
• One of 25 nationwide scientists selected in 2010 by National Academy of Sciences to develop definitive report on the effects of climate change
• Leads students and general public on annual educational Climate Change Challenge cruises to Antarctica
• Studies freshwater, estuarine and marine environments of the southeastern United States
• Has been published in Nature, Marine Biology, American Scientist and more
Video interview:
Selected media appearances:
(Washington Post) King crabs invade Antarctica
(NSF) Human impacts on the marine ecosystems of Antarctica
(APT - video) Interview with Dr. James McClintock
(CNN) Ice shelf collapse: What does it mean?
