Arctic Research underway
This research led by Professor of Mathematics Ken Golden and Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences Court Strong has received a lot of attention! See one or more of the following:
https://unews.utah.edu/ising-melt-pond/
https://eos.org/articles/a-nearly-100-year-old-physics-model-replicates-modern-arctic-ice-melt
https://www.wired.com/story/magnetic-materials-help-explain-how-arctic-ice-melts/