Alaska National Lab Day public events scheduled

May 18, 2018

Marmian Grimes

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host two public events on Tuesday, May 29, in conjunction with Alaska National Lab Day.

A free self-guided walking tour through 11 UAF research facilities is scheduled from 3-5 p.m. Climate science, geosciences, natural resources and engineering researchers will talk about their projects and show visitors around their labs. The walking tour includes stops for refreshments along the way. Visit http://bit.ly/aknatlabdayopenhouse for more information and to download a tour map.

From 6-9 p.m. Alaska researchers and Native leaders will present TED-style talks focused on energy and other Alaska challenges. The talks are open to people 21 and older, and admission is $50. Visit http://bit.ly/aknatlabdaytalks to purchase tickets.

MEDIA CONTACT: Marmian Grimes, 907-474-7902, mlgrimes@alaska.edu.