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Fire burns in black spruce during the Nenana Ridge Project in June 2009. Photo by Scott Rupp/IARC Nenana Ridge Project.

Aurora: To find and fight fires

A flood of satellite data from UAF becomes the latest tool for soaking Alaska's wildland blazes. Find out more in the fall 2022 Aurora.


Applications closing soon for BLaST Spring 2023 URE funding

Applications are being accepted for the Biomedical Learning and Student Training Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Experience until Nov. 6, 2022, at midnight. Current undergraduate students from Fort Lewis College, Salish Kootenai College, Diné College, Alaska Pacific University, Iḷisaġvik College, all UAS and UAF campuses, from all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds are invited to apply. The BLaST URE award is up to $2,500 for Spring 2023. Information about requirements and a link to the online application can be found on the BLaST website.


Faculty/Staff training: First-Gen student identity in the classroom

Nearly half of UAF's student population identify as first-generation, meaning that neither parent or guardian achieved a bachelor's degree. Using an asset- and strengths-based approach to understanding this student population, and modifying your curriculum to reduce unnecessary barriers that you may not be aware of, can create an inclusive space for first-gen students to be successful. Attendees of this online session Nov. 8 from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom will gain a foundation in what the first-gen identity looks like at UAF, key barriers that these students encounter, and how to practically aid first-gen students both inside and outside of the classroom. The training will be presented Ronnie Houchin, associate director of Student Engagement and ASUAF advisor; and Victoria Smith, director of Student Support Services (TRIO).

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Photo of Micah Hahn sitting in a field of tall grass in Alaska.IAB Life Sciences seminar on Nov. 4

The IAB Life Sciences Seminars continue Nov. 4 from 3-4 p.m. through a combined format, in-person in the Murie Auditorium and via Zoom. This week, Micah Hahn, Ph.D., MPH, UAA associate professor of Environmental Health, Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies, will present "Preparing for extreme heat in Alaska." For more information, please visit the IAB website about this seminar.


Byte Smart Fridge at CTC and Patty Center

UAF Dining has installed two new refrigerated smart fresh food vending machines. 


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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