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Friday Focus: Great teamwork means great trails, walkways

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— by Julie Queen. Considering the year we have had, I am not at all surprised to see a severe weather warning predicting heavy snow this weekend, just when we are looking forward to spring. Read more

Bristol Bay Campus Students of the Month for April

The Bristol Bay Campus named two high schoolers as its Students of the Month for April. Nyssa Tallekpalek and Dion Pleasant are currently enrolled in the Home Energy Basics class. Read more

BLaST Scientist of the Month: Todd Brinkman

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Todd Brinkman has been named the BLaST Scientist of the Month for April 2021. Brinkman is a UAF faculty mentor from the Department of Biology and Wildlife. Read more

What are commercialization gap and seed funds?

University research travels a long road before it can be used to improve society or the environment. Gap and seed funds play a critical role along that road. Read more

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Student job leads to successful startup

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When Zachary Mason joined UAF’s Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship team in March 2020, he had no idea the world of innovation and assisting startup companies would lead him to create his own business. Read more

White-winged crossbills and yellow snow

White-winged crossbills and yellow snow
While out on a springtime snow trail, I recently saw a dozen white-winged crossbills pecking at snow on the side of the trail. When I reached the spot, I saw a yellow stain from where a team of dogs had paused. Read more

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