Nanook ice bear on the Fairbanks campus.
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EPSCoR conference and development awards

Apply by March 5 for awards that can be used to participate in conferences and other academic activities in STEAM-related fields. Read more

ACEP teams up with REAP and 365 SMART

A partnership with UAF and the National Science Foundation offers a solar challenge course for home-schooled students in grades five through eight.
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UAF announces 2021 honorary doctorates, service awards

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UAF has selected recipients of this year’s honorary doctoral degrees and Meritorious Service Awards. Writer Dan O’Neill and geotechnical engineer James Rooney will receive honorary doctorates. Educator Esther Green, Nanooks hockey pioneer Scott Roselius and arts advocate Kesler Woodward will each receive UAF’s Meritorious Service Award. Read more

Series invites public to explore drought in Alaska

Series invites public to explore drought in Alaska
Recent drought in Southeast Alaska has challenged people living and working in the region. But drought can affect all of Alaska, with impacts on wildfire, snowpack, glaciers, agriculture and subsistence resources. These topics will be discussed starting Feb. 16 in a free seven-part virtual series hosted by UAF and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Northwest Climate Hub. Read more

What's on today

Music at One
Science Communication Club
'Picture a Scientist' film screening
'Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise' film screening

Deadlines and reminders

Honorary degree nominations (Feb. 19)

Step up to the eCampus Workbench

Hammer and a wrench with the words "WORKBENCH, collaborate, build, connect"
Looking for a space to connect with other educators? The eCampus Workbench on Feb. 12 is a collaborative space where you can work on projects and talk about big ideas. Read more

Geoscience Seminar: Julie Brigham-Grette

Geoscience Seminar: Julie Brigham-Grette
Julie Brigham-Grette will discuss Russia's Lake El’gygytgyn and knowledge of polar climate on Friday, Feb. 12, at 11:45 a.m. via Zoom. Read more

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