Air Force cyber operations specialist finds new solutions at ACEP
May 22, 2026
Kjell Olson joined ACEP as an intern in February. Using expertise from his Air Force service, he tries to find practical and efficient ways to integrate technology into everyday life while ensuring systems remain secure, safe and energy efficient.
Air Force cyber operations specialist finds new solutions at ACEP
May 22, 2026
Kjell Olson joined ACEP as an intern in February. Using expertise from his Air Force service, he tries to find practical and efficient ways to integrate technology into everyday life while ensuring systems remain secure, safe and energy efficient.
UAF and NLR extend partnership
May 21, 2026
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has signed a new five-year partnership plan with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies.
ACEP student among top finalists at national competition
May 19, 2026
Kaarle Strailey, a Ph.D. student working at ACEP, was selected as one of six finalists in the highly competitive PITCHES competition and delivered an invited presentation at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in San Diego.
Energy in the North on electrifying shore power and more
May 19, 2026
The "Energy in the North" episode on May 27 will feature Bri Gabel, the sustainability coordinator for the City and Borough of Sitka, and on June 3, Matteo Kuizenga, an ACEP student researcher.
Hands-on STEM workshop sparks Alaska's future energy leaders
May 15, 2026
George Reising recently traveled to Kotzebue for a hands-on learning day with middle and high school students, where they learned about critical energy infrastructure and ongoing research with the development of practical skills.
Grid Edge team advances energy research and collaboration
May 06, 2026
April was a busy month for the Grid Edge research team, filled with conferences and collaborations on topics ranging from smart energy solutions to agrivoltaics.
ACEP studies river energy to support McGrath's energy future
May 05, 2026
As part of the effort to study how river energy could help provide reliable electricity for remote Alaska microgrid communities, ACEP's marine energy team visited McGrath for community meetings and winter fieldwork.
McCrary blends real-world art with digital storytelling
April 30, 2026
At the intersection of digital storytelling and hands-on artistry, Mika McCrary brings complex concepts to life with creativity and precision.
ACEP student awarded $7,000 renewable energy scholarship
April 24, 2026
Matteo Kuizenga, a junior mechanical engineering student at UAF and student assistant with ACEP, has been awarded the Larry Bekkedahl Scholarship from the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation.
Lambries turns curiosity into cybersecurity innovation
April 22, 2026
Since joining ACEP as a student assistant in September 2025, Kylie Lambries has focused on securing older power plant computer control systems with very little built-in security, using zero trust principles.
Presentations on portable micro nuclear reactors and federal nuclear energy priorities
May 26, 2026
The Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting in May will feature two presentations, one on portable micro nuclear reactors and the other on federal nuclear energy priorities.
Alaska sustainable energy conference May 19-21
May 19, 2026
The fifth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will take place May 19-21 in Anchorage. Join researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and investors from across the world as the energy transition unfolds and emerging technologies advance.
Explore Arctic research at the 2026 open house
May 14, 2026
Discover and interact with innovative research by ACEP and other research programs on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus at the annual Arctic Research Open House on Thursday, May 14.
Presentation on federal nuclear energy priorities
April 21, 2026
The April 21 Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting will feature a presentation and update on the Trump Administration's priorities related to nuclear energy and key initiatives currently underway.
Workshop on alternative and synthetic fuels
April 01, 2026
A free two-day virtual workshop, "Alternative and synthetic fuels for energy and transportation systems," will take place April 1-2, hosted by the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in partnership with ACEP.
April 01, 2026
Lydia Andriesen will defend her M.S. thesis, titled "Annual Riverine Hydrokinetic Energy Resource in Remote Northern Microgrid Communities: A Case Study of McGrath, AK."
Update on decommissioning Fort Greely nuclear reactor
March 24, 2026
The Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting on March 24 will feature an update on the decommissioning of the reactor at Fort Greely.
Seminar on iterative turbine deployment for river energy
March 04, 2026
Ben Loeffler will give a talk, titled "BladeRunner iterative deployments at the Tanana River Test Site."
Discussion on nuclear waste management
February 24, 2026
The Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group will launch its first 90-min meeting this month, featuring presentations on nuclear waste management.
Presentation on hydrogen generation with AI
February 03, 2026
The upcoming Alaska Hydrogen Working Group meeting will feature a presentation titled, "AI-driven discovery of H2 generators (ADD-H2)."