BLaST Scientist of the Month: Tony Thompson

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Anthony "Tony" Thompson is a second-year BLaST Scholar and UAF senior who will graduate in May with a B.S. in biological sciences. Read more

Student performance notifications March 15-22

Instructors will be identifying students they have concerns about through Nanook Navigator from
March 15-22. Read more

How to host a safe Zoom event

Zoombombing can happen to anyone. Follow these simple steps to make sure your event is safe and successful. Read more

Deadline extension for Research and Creative Activity Days

URSA has extended the deadline to Friday, March 19, for students to register and submit their poster session materials for Research and Creative Activity Days. Read more

Scholarship applications open for women studying science

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Apply by April 8 for the Doyle Scholarship, which supports female undergraduates and graduates studying science at UAF. Read more

Lectures and seminars

Launching Alaska’s commercial space boom: Ben Kellie ’10

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Read about how the former SpaceX engineer created his own technology firm in Alaska in the latest edition of Aurora online. Read more

A little extra

Book reading and Q&A with author Katie Eberhardt (March 19)
If you have K-12 kids at home, they can get free math and science tutoring

Sign up to be a 2021 class ambassador

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Help celebrate this year's graduates by becoming a class ambassador. The first 21 to sign up will get UAF swag! Read more

Virtual interview skills workshop for STEM undergrads

The BLaST workshop on virtual interview skills will be held March 19 from 1-2 p.m. It's focused on STEM undergraduates but is open to all. Read more

Also for STEM students: Participate in a STEM success project and get a $35 gift card!

Download the UAF Mobile app

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Get the information and tools you need for your campus life on the go with the UAF Mobile app.
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Graduate School town hall

The UAF Graduate School will host a graduate student town hall Thursday, March 18, at 1 p.m. via Zoom. If you have a question about something, chances are good that someone else needs that same information, so don't be shy. Read more

Graduate School Q&A for first-gen students

A Q&A about going to graduate school will be held for first-generation students on Tuesday, March 23, from 1-2 p.m. Read more

Laci Andrew: BBC Student of the Month for March

UAF's Bristol Bay Campus has named Laci Andrew as the Student of the Month for March 2021. Read more

Professional development for health care students

Health profession students are invited to take part in a professional education event Friday, March 26, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. via Zoom. Read more

Health and happiness

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The return of the sun is great, but taking care of yourself might take more than a pair of shades and some sunscreen.

Free weekday meditation online
Student counseling services — six sessions per semester are covered by your student fee
Worried about another student? Contact the Student CARE team (you can be anonymous).

Summer research funding for underrepresented undergrads

Applications are open through April 2 for the 2021 Alaska INBRE Summer Academic Enrichment Diversity Opportunity. This is a paid research experience for underrepresented undergraduates. Read more

Eielson Air Force Base and UAF Honors College collaboration

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Honors students are engaged in a variety of projects at Eielson Air Force Base, some of which have high practical or commercial potential. Read more