Researcher recognized by peony industry

The Alaska Peony Growers Association awarded its Growers Cup to longtime UAF researcher Bob Van Veldhuizen. Read more

Undergraduate research in ocean acidification

The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences is seeking two upper-level undergraduate students to participate on a research cruise aboard the USCGC Healy to study ocean acidification in summer 2020.

Four people sit around small desks. Papers and coffee cups are in front of them.

A university faculty member or postdoctoral researcher will review entrepreneurs' ideas or problems. Read more

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Music at One

Sitka Winter Classics recital

Deadlines and reminders

Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Feb. 21)

Nanook Pledge applications open

Better Poster Workshops

Learn how to improve communicating your science or research through a poster during a Better Poster Workshop on Feb. 25 and March 24. Read more

Taking a deep dive into Alaska’s record-breaking warm year

Images courtesy of International Arctic Research Center. Maps show the 13 climate divisions defined by Peter Bieniek and his team of UAF scientists and National Weather Service forecasters. The bottom map with its bright red coloring illustrates the record heat experienced around Alaska in 2019. The top map with cooler colors shows the temperature across Alaska in 1986, which was considered a typical year prior to the current warming trend.

Alaska had its warmest year on record in 2019, making a big splash across state, national and even world news. That ranking would not be possible without the diligent and forward-looking work of a handful of UAF scientists. Read more

The physics of slap shots and mid-ice collisions

When two National Hockey League players collide, their pads and body tissues can absorb enough energy to power a 100-watt light bulb for a minute and a half. During the 60 minutes of a hockey game, players can burn 6,000 calories and lose up to 15 pounds. Read more