Friday Focus: The practical and economic value of research

UAF Vice Chancellor Larry Hinzman speaks with chief scientist John Walsh during an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the International Arctic Research Center on March 4, 2019, at the Akasofu Building.

UAF research benefits Alaska, addressing challenges that limit growth and development in the state. If we don’t do this work, who will? Read more

North Tanana closed between Toklat, Sheenjek

The work, which addresses erosion, is expected to last one to two weeks. Read more

Six Nanooks hockey players receive academic recognition

Six members of the Alaska Nanooks hockey team were recently recognized for their academic success by the American Hockey Coaches Association.

Unmanned aircraft flying over the pipeline.

A team led by UAF has completed the country’s first FAA-approved true beyond-visual-line-of-sight domestic flight of an unmanned aircraft system under the small UAS rule. Read more

On the calendar

Mushroom ID workshop in Palmer

Deadlines and reminders

Temporary Butrovich power outage (Sat.)

Utilities maintenance work (Aug. 4-11)

KUAC off the air

UAF Day will be Aug. 6 at Tanana Valley State Fair

UAF is sponsoring UAF Day at the Tanana Valley State Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Read more

Upcoming employee counseling sessions

Two employee assistance trainings are scheduled the coming week of Aug. 4-10. The sessions will provide some tools for dealing with the upcoming changes.

Mushroom expert Gary Laursen will lead a workshop and give a lecture on the wild mushrooms of Interior Alaska Aug. 16-18 in Fairbanks. Participants will collect, identify and learn how to preserve wild and/or edible mushrooms. Read more

Week’s events: UAF zoology, testosterone talk, Alaska farming, string tunes

UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting 40 free lectures, concerts and other events this summer. Here is what’s happening during the week of Aug. 4-10. Read more

Alaska Sea Grant helps oyster company expands its reach

An Alaska oyster farmer on Prince of Wales Island is hoping that a new device will increase his productivity and prove useful to others around the state. Read more