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Arctic Ocean changes driven by sub-Arctic seas
July 10, 2020
New research explores how lower-latitude oceans drive complex changes in the Arctic Ocean, pushing the region into a new reality distinct from the 20th-century norm.
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New tools track freshwater fish in changing climate
June 25, 2020
Three new research tools will help scientists and the public better understand the effects of climate change on freshwater fish.
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IARC releases ‘Bering Science’ publication
June 22, 2020
The Bering Sea continues to see dramatic changes in its climate, sea ice conditions and wildlife, according to a new publication.
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Updated Leader in Arctic Research report: “Forces at Work”
June 01, 2020
"Forces at Work" samples some of the investigations undertaken by UAF researchers into factors influencing biological, physical, and economic and social change.
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Climate specialist Rick Thoman receives NOAA career award
May 30, 2020
Rick Thoman was honored after a 30-year career with the National Weather Service for continued efforts to improve climate services in Alaska and for outstanding outreach efforts to work with Alaska Native communities.
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NOAA awards new cooperative institute to UAF and partners
May 20, 2020
A new university-led institute will address climate, ocean and coastal challenges with greater collaboration and sharing of scientific resources. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected a partnership between the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the University of Washington and Oregon State University to lead the institute.
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New method may help anticipate large volcanic eruptions
May 18, 2020
Volcanic eruptions are not easy to anticipate. Now, a new paper proposes a way to provide early clues by evaluating magma movement far beneath volcanoes.
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Geophysical Institute director joins space research board
May 11, 2020
Robert McCoy, director of the Geophysical institute at UAF, was elected to the governing board of the Universities Space Research Association, or USRA, in early May.
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Lawrence Duffy wins award for supporting students in chemical sciences
May 08, 2020
Lawrence K. Duffy was the 2020 awardee of American Chemical Society Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences.
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Chemistry department mobilizes to produce hand sanitizer for hospital
May 07, 2020
The UAF Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has teamed up with the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital to produce hand sanitizer.
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Robert Ziel receives 2019 Paul Gleason Lead by Example Award
May 06, 2020
Robert "Zeke" Ziel has been instrumental in the evolution of interagency fire management and science enterprise in Alaska.
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Podcast amplifies Alaska voices on science and life
May 05, 2020
A University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher’s dream of combining science and storytelling will come to fruition as a podcast May 7. Alaska Voices will feature 60 conversations with scientists, community members, leaders and students from across the state.
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COVID-19 harms Alaska mariculture industry
May 04, 2020
Alaska's mariculture industry laid off employees after COVID-19 health mandates sharply reduced revenue, according to a new Alaska Sea Grant survey.
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Beaver invasion on the Baldwin Peninsula
May 01, 2020
Scientists have documented a recent population explosion of beavers on the Baldwin Peninsula near Kotzebue. Using satellite images, the researchers counted an increase from two to 98 beaver dams near Kotzebue between 2002 and 2019.
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Alumnus’s journey includes role identifying new marine reptile
May 01, 2020
Eric Metz’s timing could not have been better when he chose to seek a master’s degree in paleontology at UAF. Metz was interested in ancient marine reptiles, which led him to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study with Patrick Druckenmiller at the University of Alaska Museum of the North.
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