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Searching on Denali for microplastics

Two college students will soon be stuffing snow from the slopes of Alaska's highest mountain into Nalgene bottles. Their goal is to see if that precipitation contains tiny plastic particles that are ubiquitous everywhere else on Earth. Learn more about the students' research.

URSA announces 2024 ITE Award recipients

The UAF Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has recognized 19 individuals who received a 2024 Innovative Technology and Education award. Read more about the recipients. 

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Teaching tip: Help students with post-COVID mental health issues

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a massive increase in students requesting disability accommodations. Explore the data behind this trend, and learn what the UAF Disability Services office recommends to make your class more accessible. Read more in the teaching tip blog post.

UAF Summer Sessions still has openings for kids' camps

We have filled over 1,500 summer camp slots, but we still have openings. We have a camp for everyone, and we have added new sections of several popular camps, such as Little Nook Running Camp, Wood and Bark Carving, Going Ballistic with Physics, and Rifle Camp. Scholarships are available. Visit summer365.alaska.edu to view camp details and to register. 

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Students recognized during 2024 RCA Day

UAF's Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity recognized 16 undergraduate students for outstanding presentations during the 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day. Learn more about the students, their mentors and projects recognized.

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Get connected today!

Nanook Network has a fresh new look and now is the time to join. Discover the best resource for UAF students and alums. Get career advice, find jobs, connect with classmates, keep up with events and so much more. Learn more on creating an account.

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UAF scientist's research answers big question about our system's largest planet

New discoveries about Jupiter could lead to a better understanding of Earth’s own space environment and influence a long-running scientific debate about the solar system’s largest planet. Read more about the research into Jupiter.

Discover UAF: Overview for remote employees

Discover UAF: a brief overview of UAF for remote employees will take place May 16 from 1-2 p.m. This will cover UAF's mission, vision and structure, and updated information about university priorities. Sign up here to reserve your spot; Attendees  will receive a UAF branded T-shirt! Email UAF-welcome-team@alaska.edu for more information.

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