Norbert E. Yankielun

Dr. Norbert E. Yankielun, P.E. (Bert), is a former research electrical engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cold Regions Laboratory. He has participated in many Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, developed, fielded, and patented many geophysical instrumentation devices and authored several technical journal articles..

"How to Build an Igloo" evolved through more than 20 years instructing snow shelter building workshops throughout New England and experience on expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctic and other cold, snowy places.

Bert is a consulting electrical engineer in private practice, Fellow of the Explorers Club, an Amateur Radio operator, and wilderness emergency technician (WEMT). He maintains an active interest in Arctic and Antarctic science and is eager to participate in research expeditions.

During the winter he conducts several igloo-building workshops, which draw hundreds of people, including family and scouting groups as well as serious outdoor adventurers..

Web site is www.DoctorWhy.com.