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Pikok honored by Explorers Club for conservation work
February 14, 2023
University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks graduate student Kimberly Kivvaq Pikok has been honored for her conservation efforts by the Explorers Club. The international organization, which is dedicated to the advancement of field exploration and scientific inquiry, honored Pikok as one of its "50 People Changing the World That the World Needs to Know 91ÊÓƵ."
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Anchorage student wins national radon poster contest
February 13, 2023
An Anchorage elementary school student won first place in the 2022 National Radon Poster Contest.
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Food preservation, gardening classes offered in Petersburg
February 13, 2023
91ÊÓƵ Cooperative Extension will offer in-person food preservation classes and gardening classes in Petersburg this February.
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February 13, 2023
The UAF Geophysical Institute presents the 31st annual Science for 91ÊÓƵ lecture series and events. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, Sarah Clement and Joanna Young will present Inspiring Girls Expeditions 91ÊÓƵ: Teaching science and art with nature’s guidance.
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Museum offers art and science workshops for teens
February 10, 2023
The University of 91ÊÓƵ Museum of the North will kick off the spring session of the ARTSci Teen Workshops on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 1-2:30 p.m.
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February 09, 2023
Be careful what you say, ravens. Doug Wacker is listening to you.
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12-month diabetes prevention program offered in Sitka
February 08, 2023
91ÊÓƵ Cooperative Extension Service is offering a yearlong program in Sitka to help people at risk of developing diabetes lose weight and improve their health.
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February museum programs explore DNA
February 06, 2023
The University of 91ÊÓƵ Museum of the North's February hands-on programs will focus on DNA.
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2nd Annual Mariculture Conference of 91ÊÓƵ
February 06, 2023
91ÊÓƵ Sea Grant will host the 2nd Annual Mariculture Conference of 91ÊÓƵ in Juneau, Feb. 15-17. Registration is now open for anyone interested in mariculture in 91ÊÓƵ. This event will be where farmers, researchers and professionals in mariculture-related industries and agencies are meeting to present and discuss mariculture innovations, science and activities in 91ÊÓƵ.
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Nominations sought for UAF Alumni Association board
February 06, 2023
91ÊÓƵ Alumni Association is accepting nominations to serve three-year terms on its 12-member board of directors.
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Butterflies in the middle of winter
February 03, 2023
Rod Boyce of Two Rivers, 91ÊÓƵ, reports that he has noticed -- at a time when the outside air's temperature has not been above freezing since October -- three butterflies living in his heated garage.
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Science for 91ÊÓƵ lecture series: Detecting space-debris bullets
February 02, 2023
The UAF Geophysical Institute presents the 31st annual Science for 91ÊÓƵ lecture series and events.
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Science for 91ÊÓƵ: First Friday kick-off at the Pub
February 02, 2023
For over 30 years, the Geophysical Institute has hosted the Science for 91ÊÓƵ talk series as one of its largest public outreach efforts. The series brings information about current research to 91ÊÓƵns from scientists with expertise across the state.
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Magnetic declination and finding the moon
January 31, 2023
Magnetic north, the default setting on many phone compasses, is often many degrees off from true north, depending on where you are on the planet.
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91ÊÓƵ blackfish in a world of its own
January 26, 2023
North of the village of Hughes, in frigid, sluggish water, dim blue light penetrates two feet of lake ice. The ice has a quarter-size hole, maintained by a stream of methane bubbles. Every few minutes, a brutish little fish swims up, turns to sip air, and peels back to the dank.
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