Deadline extended: Research and Creative Activity Days URSA has extended the deadline to Friday, March 19, for students to register and submit their poster session materials for Research and Creative Activity Days. Read more

Snow is the state of Alaska

In mid-March, it is snowing once again in Fairbanks, as it has snowed on many days since October. That makes it a good day to pick up Matthew Sturm’s new book, “Field Guide to Snow.” Read more

Study of Redoubt and other volcanoes improves unrest detection

Work led by research assistant professor Társilo Girona, with the UAF Geophysical Institute has revealed a method by which scientists — and the public — can have perhaps years of advance warning about a potential eruption. Read more

What's on today BLaST mentoring workshop on conflict resolution Deadlines and reminders Due: Student proposals for ocean acidification measurements (today) Due: Alumni Association board nominations (today) Late-semester progress reports (March 15-22) Computer bulk-buy discount March 15-31 Free weekday meditation online

BLaST One Health seminar: Harmful blooms in the aquatic environment

The seminar, on Monday, March 22, from 4-5 p.m., will discuss the impact of harmful blooms on animal health. Read more

Graduate School Q&A for first-gen students

A Q&A about going to graduate school will be hold for first-generation students on Tuesday, March 23, from 1-2 p.m. Read more

New UAF research center to focus on Arctic infrastructure

UAF has expanded the scope of its transportation-focused research center to include a broader emphasis on Arctic infrastructure as climate change reshapes the far north. Read more

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