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A proposal to cover Arctic sea ice with layers of tiny hollow glass spheres about
the thickness of one human hair would actually accelerate sea-ice loss and warm the
climate rather than creating thick ice and lowering the temperature as proponents
claim.
Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of Alaska
are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 for a research project using
any collection at the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives at the Elmer
E. Rasmuson Library.
Nanook Recreation is opening up another youth Beginning Rec Climbing Club for youth
ages 8-18 who are interested in rock climbing.
University Relations will be implementing changes to the UAF Omni CMS web template themes as part of our ongoing brand refresh.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training will be offered Tuesday, Nov. 1, from
2-5 p.m. via Zoom by the Office of Research Integrity. It is an NIH requirement that
all BLaST GMRAs, Scholars, UREs and other funded projects participate in RCR training.
This is the only formal RCR training at UAF this semester, and is a two-part training where both parts are required to earn your RCR certificate.
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is exploring bats during hands-on programs
in October. Families are invited to drop in with children 5 and younger at Early Explorers on
Friday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m.-noon. Junior Curators, designed for children 6 and older
with an adult, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2-4 p.m. These programs are
included with admission and are free for members.
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Deadlines and reminders
UAF faculty tenure and promotion
Congratulations to 30 UAF faculty members who received either tenure, promotion or
both during the 2021-2022 academic year! Visit the UAF facebook page to see the photo album highlighting our faculty and join us in recognizing them!
Please join me and members of my leadership team for an online forum on UAF's budget
and tuition from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13. Submit questions before or during the forum, and we will answer them as time permits. Please register in advance for the online forum and you will receive a confirmation email containing information
about joining the webinar.
The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library will host a book discussion of: 'The Alaskan Blonde: Sex, Secrets, and the Hollywood Story that Shocked America'.
Join us Monday, Oct. 10 from 1-2 p.m. in the main floor of the Rasmuson Library to
hear the author speak in person about his research methods and the unfolding of the
true crime that was one of Fairbanks' most shocking unsolved mysteries.
Spring Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects
up to $3,000 for individuals or up to $6,000 for a group of two or more students.
Funds may be used toward fellowships (student stipends), tuition, travel, or supplies/services.
The deadline to apply is Nov. 6, 2022. Learn more and apply on the URSA website or contact the URSA Office for more details at 907-450-8772 or via email.
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