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Researchers study linking wind power to heat pumps

UAF researchers are finding innovative ways to provide heat in Alaska with help from the Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship. Read more

CFOS Seminar: Ocean change impacts on 3 marine species

CFOS Seminar: Ocean change impacts on three marine species
Marina Washburn will discuss ocean change's impact on three marine species during the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences weekly seminar, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 17, via Zoom. Read more

IAB Life Science Hour Seminar: Chantel Michelson

IAB Life Science Hour Seminar: Chantel Michelson
Trophic ecologist Chantel Michelson will present "A Journey Through Space and Time: Using Stable Isotope Approaches to Identify Ecosystem Responses to Environmental Change" at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, via Zoom. Read more

What's on today

FairAir series: 'Wildfire smoke and health'
CFOS Seminar: Ocean change impacts on three marine species

Deadlines and reminders

Blue and Gold Celebration (Feb. 27)
Cornerstone Award nominations (March 12)
Faculty professional development grants

Virtual TRIO Day celebration

The University of Alaska will celebrate TRIO Day on Friday, Feb. 19, from 2-4:30 p.m. The UAF Justice Department will receive the UAF TRIO Champion Award. Read more

TEK Talk 09: 'Indigenous Participation in Research'

The ninth TEK Talk is a panel discussion, "Indigenous Participation in Research," with UAF Indigenous researchers Judy Ramos, Evon Peter and Jessica Black. The discussion will begin at noon Monday, Feb. 22. Read more

'Tectonic Social Distancing Along the Denali Fault'

Sean Regan will present “Tectonic Social Distancing Along the Denali Fault” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, as part of the Geophysical Institute's virtual 2021 Science for Alaska Lecture Series. Read more

Teaching Tip: Managing large online classes

Lecture hall full of students
It's possible to provide a strong instructor presence, give expert-level feedback on assignments and maintain a quality learning experience. Read more

About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone employee newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed to all UAF staff and faculty. You can submit news items here.
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