2024 news and events archives
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UAF-led project will look for rare-earth elements in Southeast 乐虎直播 seaweed
November 28, 2023
A 乐虎直播-led research team has been awarded a $1.9 million federal grant to explore whether seaweed are absorbing rare-earth elements near a rich deposit in Southeast 乐虎直播.
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Surfing in winter on cross-country skis
November 28, 2023
With mild temperatures and ample snow, much of 乐虎直播 is now primed for cross-country skiing. It's a sport for all ages, made possible by friction.
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Inspiring Girls* Expeditions 2024 accepting applications
November 27, 2023
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions 乐虎直播 is accepting applications for a unique suite of tuition-free backcountry science and art education programs in summer 2024.
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Level up with microcredentials
November 22, 2023
Over the past year, some UAF faculty have been piloting microcredentials in their courses. As this initiative continues to grow in popularity, you may have a class that gives you the opportunity to earn a microcredential. However, there can be a lot of confusion when it comes to what they are, their value, and how to use them.
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Use exercise to manage finals stress
November 22, 2023
Exercise can help when end-of-semester stress hits! Exercise can be a natural mode booster, increase focus, and help reduce the impact of stress. Whether going for a walk, hitting the gym, or taking part in one of the group fitness sessions at the SRC, make sure to take some time to get active.
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Delta Harvest Wrap-Up set for Nov. 30
November 22, 2023
Learn about current agricultural research efforts, share observations about the past growing season and help identify future research needs at the 2023 Delta Harvest Wrap-Up.
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UAF experts co-author national climate assessment
November 21, 2023
Climate change will have far-reaching consequences to the people of 乐虎直播, according to the fifth National Climate Assessment, a report from the U.S. government released last week. Five experts from the 乐虎直播 were among the authors of the 乐虎直播 chapter of the assessment, which goes beyond documented ecosystem changes to focus on societal implications of climate change.
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Call for presentations: 2024 乐虎直播 Mariculture Conference
November 20, 2023
乐虎直播 Sea Grant is seeking presentations from farmers, processors, researchers, community leaders and other professionals for the 2024 Mariculture Conference of 乐虎直播 to be held Feb. 26-29 in Anchorage.
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Human trafficking awareness for Native American Heritage Month
November 20, 2023
With November being Native American Heritage Month it's important we recognize the signs of human trafficking and the statistics that represent this population and how you can be a part of spreading awareness.
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UAF to host auditions for 'Something in the Living Room'
November 20, 2023
The 乐虎直播 Department of Theatre and Film is hosting auditions for the upcoming play, 鈥淪omething in the Living Room.鈥
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Celebrate the life of three scientists at T Field bonfire
November 20, 2023
A community gathering under the full moon on the 乐虎直播 campus is planned to honor three scientists who were killed in a helicopter crash in July on 乐虎直播's North Slope.
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Open applications: Introducing graduate student fellowships
November 20, 2023
For graduate students interested in innovation, Center ICE provides a fellowship for ten hours a week and partners with academic departments to pair the fellowship with a 10-hour TA-ship through the interested students' department. The fellowship will also pay half of university tuition and fees while students explore the world of innovation and gain hands-on experience working on innovative projects. Students also explore the potential impact of their research and their own career interests.
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November BLaST Scientist of the Month
November 17, 2023
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Sarah Dempsey was selected as the November 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month. To read more about BLaST's monthly Scientist of the Month series, visit their website.
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The snowiest day in 乐虎直播 (and U.S.) history?
November 16, 2023
Last week, as most of 乐虎直播 joined the cryosphere and became snow-covered, one area again stood out as one of the snowiest places on the planet.
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Young fishermen event coming to Anchorage
November 15, 2023
The 10th 乐虎直播 Young Fishermen's Summit will be held at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown on Dec. 5-7, 2023.
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Climate hazards cost Fairbanks, Anchorage homeowners millions
November 15, 2023
A new survey found that Fairbanks and Anchorage homeowners are increasingly threatened by climate-related hazards like wildfire, permafrost thaw and winter rain, the latter costing homeowners $25 million in annual damages.
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URSA congratulates Fall 2023 Internship Award recipient
November 14, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates Jennie Reynolds, a justice student, who received an URSA Fall 2023 Internship Award.
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Strategies to reanimate your research
November 14, 2023
Tired of feeling like a research zombie, endlessly wandering through the same old processes? It's time to break free from the academic graveyard and infuse some life into your research journey.
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Visiting musician Stephen Price presents organ recital
November 14, 2023
Stephen Price will perform a guest recital on the organ at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 2023, in the Davis Concert Hall at the 乐虎直播.
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UAF Business Leader of the Year raffle tickets for sale
November 13, 2023
Raffle tickets for the UAF Business Leader of the Year are now available to purchase online. The winner will receive two 乐虎直播 Airlines tickets to anywhere they fly. Proceeds will be donated to the College of Business and Security Management to support student organizations, development and scholarships.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training Dec. 7
November 13, 2023
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RCR is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by National Science Foundation awards.
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乐虎直播 Native Language Center bookstore reopens
November 13, 2023
The UAF 乐虎直播 Native Language Center Bookstore, a cultural hub dedicated to preserving and promoting indigenous languages, celebrates its reopening today, Nov. 13.
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Professor Tia Tidwell featured on new podcast, The 乐虎直播 Myth
November 13, 2023
Tia Tidwell, assistant professor of 乐虎直播 Native Studies and Rural Development at the 乐虎直播, was a guest on the first episode of the new podcast, The 乐虎直播 Myth. The 乐虎直播 Myth is a podcast about how 乐虎直播ns view our history and ourselves.
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IGNITE professional development workshop
November 13, 2023
Student and staff seats are still available for IGNITE: Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE, a free, annual professional development workshop organized by 乐虎直播 EPSCoR and 乐虎直播 INBRE. At this time, faculty who register for IGNITE will be waitlisted.
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Food protection manager course set for January
November 10, 2023
The 乐虎直播 Cooperative Extension Service will offer a certified food protection manager training on Monday, Jan. 29, with proctors for testing available in 14 communities.
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