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Tour the Fairbanks office of the National Weather Service

Have you ever wanted to see what the inside of the local National Weather Service looks like? On Thursday, May 16 from 4-7 p.m., you will have your chance during Arctic Research Open House. Learn more about the tour opportunity.


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Diane O'Brien elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Diane O'Brien, interim director of the Institute of Arctic Biology, is one of 120 newly elected members to the National Academy of Sciences that were announced at the organization's annual meeting. Read more on O'Brien and her election to the organization.


BLaST URE AY2024-2025 research funding

The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF invites students to apply now to earn up to $6,000* to conduct research for the 2024-2025 academic year. This award may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies, and services. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 27 by midnight.


Joey Sparaga sifts dirt through a sieve while participating in an archeological field camp at a dig site near Delta Junction.

Summer, sun and CLA

Ahhh, summer in Fairbanks! Precious time to enjoy the midnight sun - sitting on a blanket listening to live music, exploring the farmers' markets, treasure hunting at garage sales, sampling diverse food truck cuisines, floating down the river... and taking summer courses through the College of Liberal Arts! Wait? What? Yep! Summer is the perfect time to delve into the Liberal Arts to gain a well-rounded understanding of the world around us, and thus, a foundation that facilitates personal fulfillment, professional achievement, social awareness, and civic engagement. Read more about summer CLA opportunities.


Over 40 future teachers awarded UA Teacher Internship Scholarship at UAF

The University of Alaska is in its second year of offering the UA Teacher Internship Scholarship to help those interested in teaching to complete a degree and become a certified teacher for Alaska. The scholarship covers tuition and fees at UA Schools of Education as well as a stipend of up to $10,000 to offset living expenses during the critical full-time internship. Learn more about the internship. 

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A scientist (man) in a blue shirt talks to young visitors at the Arctic Research Open House in 2023.

Research event gives visitors a backstage pass to science fun

The rock-n-roll themed event -- Tundra Struck -- will offer the community a peek behind the curtain to see why the results of UAF research reverberate around the world. Get more info about the research open house, participants, parking and activities.


Gender inclusive options now available in Concur profiles

Concur has introduced an improvement aimed at promoting inclusivity for non-binary travelers. Specifically, within the TSA Secure Flight section of the Concur Travel Profile page, two additional gender options have been incorporated: unspecified (X) and undisclosed (U). This update ensures a broader representation of gender identities, fostering a more inclusive environment for travelers. Read more about the new Concur option.


A dark tree outlined against a brilliant pink aurora.

Solar storm -- not HAARP -- creates intense auroral display

Night skies over the weekend erupted with vivid colors and awed people all around the globe as the solar wind from a severe geomagnetic storm produced by our sun entered Earth's upper atmosphere and created auroral displays. The spectacular aurora sparked questions about possible connections to recent experiments by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program, or HAARP. Learn more about the solar storm and space weather.


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