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“Using artificial intelligence in college studying” prompt, Adobe Firefly, 15 Sep. 2023, firefly.adobe.com/

Using AI as a student

There has been a lot of talk about the emergence of widely available artificial intelligence programs, especially ones that can produce well-written text such as ChatGPT. Read more about the do's and don'ts of using AI in your studies.

Responsible Conduct of Research training

Responsible Conduct of Research is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF awards and UAF's training is open to all UAF-, UAS- and Ilisagvik-affiliated individuals. Email Carla McCain in the Office of Research Integrity to sign up for the Sept. 30 session from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or the Oct. 3 session from 1-4:30 p.m. This training is a two-part training. You must complete both parts to receive your RCR certificate. Read more about RCR training.

Brant Schalk, eCampus I.T. guru, displaying some of his favorite tech.

Tips for being your own tech support

Whether you are a new student or a returning one, here are a few tech tips or reminders to keep in mind to help avoid tech crises. Read more on tech and other helpful advice.

A small dog sitting with a yellow toy ball looks forward during a photo.

Kindness to Animals Day Pet supply drive

Pets and furry friends do so much for us. Let's show our appreciation for our furry companions and help support our UAF student and staff pets, especially emotional support companion animals, and service animals. Read more about the upcoming drive and events.

NDAC Inclusive Excellence Awards

The Nanook Diversity and Action Center would like to congratulate departments, programs and individuals for their commitment to creating inclusive excellence within their area of work. Learn more about the award winners.

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders

  • NSF I-Corps Site program: Customer Discovery (Oct. 3)

  • Deadline to apply for admission for spring semester (most graduate students; some programs have different deadlines) (Oct. 15)

  • Deadline to apply for fall 2023 graduation (Oct. 15)

  • Spring 2024 course list available at UAOnline (Oct. 30)

Workshops, groups for mental wellness

Student Health and Counseling reminds students, staff and faculty of the various groups and workshops to support mental well-being. These are open to all UA students, regardless of campus location. Read more and get registration links for the various workshops and groups. 

Fall non-credit course registration now open

UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning has opened registration for fall non-credit courses for adults. Read more about the courses. 

UAF graduate student Shelby Bacus performs ocean warming and acidification experiments on marine invertebrates.

Temperatures, acidity stress limpets, crabs

Warmer, more acidified water increases stress in a species of limpet in Alaska's Kachemak Bay, a University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate student has found. Shelby Bacus' discovery, along with her ongoing study of Bering Sea crabs, adds to scientific understanding of how much environmental change marine species can tolerate. Read more about the details of the study.

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The Cornerstone student newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed weekly to all students. You can submit news items here. If you are no longer a student, please contact us at UAF-Cornerstone@alaska.edu.
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