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Introduction to TREND Phase 0: Financial Support for SBIR Applications

Every year, the Technology Research Education and Development Center of Alaska offers the TREND Phase 0 competition that allows participants to submit a preliminary Small Business Innovation Research Phase I proposal and a request for assistance outlining how they could utilize up to $5,000 in award amount to enhance the proposal’s development. Register now for the webinar happening tomorrow from from 2-3 p.m.


A person's hand gently touches the edge of a showy white mushroom on  ground covered with fallen brown leaves.

Lectures, field days offer plethora of mushroom information

Mushroom enthusiasts will have several opportunities to learn more about Alaska’s fungi — and get their hands dirty — via lectures and field trips in August. Mycologist Gary Laursen will lead a three-day workshop in Delta Junction on Aug. 16-18 and another in Palmer on Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Learn more and register for the various opportunities.


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Learn to pickle vegetables in hands-on workshop

Discover the ancient and delicious art of pickling in a two-hour, hands-on workshop in Anchorage. Learn more and register for the workshop. 


Week's events: Roger Brunner, arthritis surgery, space torpor, musical fusion

University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here's what's happening during the week of July 29-Aug. 4.


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University, state of Alaska to host 2nd annual International Drone Conference

Alaska's pivotal role in drone and autonomous systems research will be highlighted at the upcoming Global Autonomous Systems Conference scheduled for Aug. 13-15 at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage. Read more and register for the conference.


Student options with UAF Bookstore Bundle program

UAF Bookstore Bundle is the new all-encompassing, affordable textbook rental program you've heard about this summer. The Bookstore Bundle ensures transparent and predictable costs to help plan college expenses. With this program, students have two options. Either verify their book order and preferred way to receive materials, or choose to opt out of the program by Sept. 13, 2024. Read more on the options.

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A wolverine with a radio collar for tracking digs into the snow as researchers stand behind it.

BBC Mammals to feature UAF research on Aug. 3

The new BBC nature documentary Mammals will highlight UAF wolverine research on Alaska's North Slope in an upcoming episode titled "Cold". Read more about the research featured in the documentary and when to watch.


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training options

All UAF community members deserve a life free of interpersonal violence and fear. We cannot do this work alone; we need the help of informed and trained bystanders. Several training options are available and free for university staff, faculty, and students. Learn more about the various training options available.


About Cornerstone

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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