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Michelle Ramirez stands on Rainbow Street in Reykjavik, Iceland, while attending the Arctic Circle Assembly in October 2023.

Climate scholar participates at Arctic Circle Assembly

Undergraduate biology major Michelle Ramirez attended the Arctic Circle Assembly in October 2023. The conference was the latest in a string of high-profile climate events and conferences that the climate scholar has participated in to hone her vision of how best to engage in climate-related activities. Read more about Ramirez's participation.


Nanooks Hockey player shooting the puck overlaid on a blue background with the words Gov Cup in yellow bold textGov Cup at the Pub!

The Pub will be streaming The Governors Cup Hockey Game at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. There will be door raffles, swag giveaways, and special drinks during the event. Huge thank you to the UAF Alumni Association for helping host this event! Read more about the event


Fireweed photo by Lisa Hupp USFWS

CRCD, IARC co-host new seminar series

The College of Rural and Community Development and the International Arctic Research Center are co-hosting a new virtual series called "A Place for Knowledge Exchange." The monthly seminar conversations will cover collaborative approaches to research, education and real-life community-based practices in rural Alaska. Learn more about the series.


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Williams editor-elect of Mathematics Magazine

UAF Mathematics Professor Gordon Williams has been selected as the editor-elect for Mathematics Magazine, one of the flagship publications of the Mathematical Association of America. His term as editor-elect will begin in January 2024. Read more on how Williams will apply his term with the magazine to enhance his work with students.


The legs, feet and skis of three cross-country skate skiers are visible in the photo as the skiers glide across a packed snow surface.

Surfing in winter on cross-country skis

With mild temperatures and ample snow, much of Alaska is now primed for cross-country skiing. It's a sport for all ages, made possible by friction. Learn more about the science under this wintertime sport.

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RFP for FY26 state of Alaska operating budget requests

In preparation for the FY26 State of Alaska budget cycle, UAF leadership is soliciting funding proposals from UAF faculty and staff for ongoing base funding or one-time initiatives. FY26 begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2026. Learn more about the RFP, including a link to the form and deadline for submissions.


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UAF AISES Chapter receives Cultural Practice Award

The UAF AISES Chapter received the Cultural Practice Award during the 46th annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference in Spokane, Washington. The award, the very first given this year, recognizes chapters that demonstrate the use of cultural practices that help students preserve their Indigenous cultures and ways of knowing through chapter meetings and activities. Learn more about the chapter and it's award.



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