Debbie Lorence’s high-school world history class presented a living museum with costumes, displays, and recitations about significant historical figures from ancient times until today.

WISE hosted a “double header” of lectures as part of its 2025 Science Lecture Series at the Wrangell St Elias National Park Visitor Center in Copper Center. Kelsey Stanbro from Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission (AITRC) spoke about toxicology research in moose populations in Ahtna region, and Travis Booms from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) discussed the connection between lead ammunition and poisoning in Alaska’s hunter and wildlife biologist who has spent years evaluating the impact of lead bullets on the Alaska ecosystem. He has worked for 16 years for ADF&G, based in Fairbanks.