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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ACEP podcast producer selected for mentorship program
April 21, 2026
Jennifer Pemberton, producer of the energy podcast "Closing the Gap with Gwen Holdmann," has been selected for the 2026 New Voices AMPLIFY Creators program by the Association of Independents in Radio.
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Alaska and Guam community energy leaders: Apply now!
April 09, 2026
ACEP is accepting applications for the 2026 Energy Leadership Accelerator program, held June through August. Designed for local energy champions, ELA connects remote, islanded communities.
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