May 2015 TV Highlights: Frontier Scientists Debuts

 

Cory Williams of UAA Dept of Biological Scientists researches the lives of arctic squirrels. (Photo: Courtesy of Frontier Scientists)
Cory Williams of UAA Dept of Biological Scientists researches the lives of arctic squirrels. (Photo: Courtesy of Frontier Scientists)

May showcases a new series – FRONTIER SCIENTISTS – a featuring a range of research being conducted in the Last Frontier. The series follows scientists around Alaska as they explore the mysteries of this vast state. Some of the episodes include: capturing the migratory patterns of birds; the role of supercomputers in research; volcanoes and volcanic activity; the lives and times of arctic squirrels; mapping Arctic waters.

The series starts May 6 at 9 p.m. right after NOVA and runs every Wednesday night through much of the summer.

Other May highlights include: 

  • Ken Burns’ The Roosevelts will repeat on Tuesday nights starting May 5 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Pacific Heartbeat‘s new series. The episodes start Thursday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Arctic Entries. This encore presentation broadcasts Saturday, May 9 starting at 10:00 p.m.
  • Salute to the Troops. In Performance at the White House. Friday, May 22 at 9:00 p.m.
  • National Memorial Day Concert. Sunday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Rx: the Quiet Revolution. Thursday, May 28 at 9:00 p.m.

Complete Schedules:

Primetime

Daytime

Early Morning

 

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