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  Wicked problems such as climate change require complex and interdisciplinary solutions.
As Mike Toman from the World Bank put it: "Climate change is an issue that presents
great scientific and economic complexities, some very deep uncertainties, profound
ethical issues, and even lack of agreement on what the problem is." Preparing students
for interdisciplinary work while also acquiring deep knowledge is a goal of UAF and
the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. Teams in CNSM and other colleges have
developed programs that allow students, both undergraduates and graduates, to sharpen
their interdisciplinary skills. The new Bachelor of Science in Climate and Environmental
Change and the Earth Systems Science graduate programs provide new opportunities to
students at UAF.
Join the International Arctic Research Center for the March IARC Salon on Thursday, March 30 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This month’s discussion is with Nathan Kettle, Carl Schmitt, Christi Buffington
and Kaila Banister on air and snow quality research in Fairbanks. Register to attend. This semester’s IARC salon graduate student coordinators are Ph.D. students Michael
Lundberg and Addie Norgaard.
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Deadlines and reminders
In June 2023, UAF Facilities Services will perform planned preventative maintenance
work at the Combined Heat and Power Plant. The work includes an annual inspection
and cleaning of the boiler, steam turbine generator, and associated equipment to ensure
reliable operations for the life of the power plant. Given the size of the plant,
the work usually takes approximately three weeks to complete. During this period,
FS Utilities will utilize alternate, backup power and heat sources to keep the Troth
Yeddha' Campus operational.
March 31 is the last day for committees to make their scholarship recommendations for the 23-24 school year!
Please contact Josephine at Financial Aid if you would like to extend your deadline.
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