UAF Science & Math Outreach

	Home Community K-12 Teachers College Students K-12 Students See all programs Education Resources Publications for Sale List Your Program New Listings SEON Overview About Us Contact Us Researchers Get Network eNews	Biology Programs: Alaska 4-H Program The Alaska 4-H Program is a practical, learn-by-doing, agriculture based educational program for K-12 students coordinated by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service. Alaska EPSCoR Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Reseach Alaska EPSCoR Student Travel Awards The goal of the Alaska EPSCoR Student Travel Awards Program is to enhance undergraduate and graduate education in science, engineering, and mathematics at the University of Alaska in the three Research Focus Areas supported by Alaska EPSCoR. Alaska INBRE - Idea Network of Biomedical Reseach Excellence Alaska Master Gardener Correspondence Program Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who aid University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service staff by helping people in the community better understand horticulture and their environment. Alaska Master Gardener Program Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who aid University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service staff by helping people in the community better understand horticulture and their environment. Alaska Native Knowledge Network Alaska Native Cultural Material The Alaska Native Knowledge Network is a database driven website designed to serve as a resource for compiling and exchanging information related to Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing. Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program Alaska Native Cultural Material The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) is an undergraduate academic program for Native students from Alaska, North America and the Pacific Rim Islands who are majoring in the sciences, engineering and/or mathematics. Alaska Quaternary Center Alaska Region National Ocean Sciences Bowl The Alaska Region National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is an annual competition for Alaska high-school students that includes a Jeopardy style quiz and research project focused on ocean studies. Alaska Science Forum A weekly column dedicated to sharing the lastest scientific research in Alaska with the world. Alaska Statewide High School Science Symposium (ASHSSS) Grades 9-12 can participate in Science, Math, Engineering and Technology (SMET) Mentored Research. Participation includes writing a scientific paper on student research performed and submitting a formal paper and abstract for competitive revie American Indian Science and Engineering Society Alaska Native Cultural Material The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national organization that provides support for Alaska Natives and American Indians pursuing studies in science, engineering and other academic areas. Arctic Climate Modeling Program Alaska Native Cultural Material The Arctic Climate Modeling Program (ACMP) provides a pipeline of progressive instruction that uses Arctic weather and climate observations to teach progressive levels of science at elementary to high-school levels. Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society The UAF Student Chapter of the Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society is open to any UAF student enrolled in a biology or biochemistry program with at least a 3.0 GPA and a sophomore status. CES Land Resources and Community Development Program The UAF Cooperative Extension Service Land Resources and Community Development Program uses research-based knowledge to help Alaskans benefit from the land while maintaining the land's health and productivity for future generations. Assistance CES Sustainable Rural Communities Program Alaska Native Cultural Material Part of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service, the Sustainable Rural Communities Program addresses rural youth development, sustainable natural resource based income opportunities, adult workforce and community development among underserved rur Doug Schamel Memorial Fund Funding opportunity for promoting and supporting science education and enthusiasm for science in K-12 age children. International Arctic Research Center School Tours Join staff for a tour of the International Arctic Research Center (IARC), which serves as headquarters for scientists studying arctic and global climate. International Arctic Research Center Summer Tours Join staff for a tour of the International Arctic Research Center (IARC), which serves as headquarters for scientists studying arctic and global climate. Tours meet every Wednesday from June - August at 3:30 p.m. in the IARC Lobby. Large Animal Research Station Dedicated to understanding the biology of muskoxen, caribou and domestic reindeer. Museum Docent Led School Tours Alaska Native Cultural Material Docent led tours are conducted by volunteer docents (museum teachers) for K-6 students on a variety of program themes using the Hands-on Collection and Museum exhibits. Observing Locally Connecting Globally Alaska Native Cultural Material Observing Locally Connecting Globally provides Alaska teachers and students the opportunity to engage in original global change research through the international Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is designed for Alaskans over age 50 who are interested in continued learning. Membership provides lectures by UAF faculty and travel opportunities with like-minded individuals. Reindeer Research Program Tours and School/Community Presentations The UAF Reindeer Research Program is available to provide classroom presentations on reindeer as well as tours of the Reindeer Research Facility for K-12 classrooms as well as various organizations within interior Alaska. Science Potpourri Science Potpourri is a science open house held annually at the UAF Natural Science Facility. Children and their families can participate in many fun science experiments offered throughout the day at the chemistry, physics, geology and bi SNAP - Scenarios Network for Alaska Planning Offering interactive climate change maps for statewide use. Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society The CES Water Quality Program The Cooperative Extension Service Water Quality Program offers information on a wide range of water related topics, including drinking water concerns, ground and surface water quality, monitoring and regulations. UA Museum of the North School Tours Alaska Native Cultural Material The UA Museum of the North provides an introduction to the Native culture, science and natural history of Alaska. Teachers can bring their students to the museum for self-guided tours and specific assignments related to classroom studies. UAF Alaska Summer Research Academy The UAF Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) is a two-week summer camp for students in grades 8-12 administered by the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. UAF American Fisheries Society Student Subunit University of Alaska Museum of the North Consistently rated the best museum in Alaska, the UA Museum provides an excellent introduction to the Native culture, science and natural history of Alaska. The museum is a thriving visitor attraction as well as a vital component of UAF’s res Upward Bound Classic Upward Bound Classic is a year-round college-prep program designed for low-income high-school students from target high schools in Alaska interested in strengthening their academic performance. Weekly Science Calendar Similar Educational Resources Handbook for Culturally Responsive Science Curriculum Alaska Native Cultural Material Handbook for Culturally Responsive Science Curriculum is a guide to creating science curricula that integrates Native and WesternKnowledge to teach science topics with goals of enhancing the cultural well being and the Village Science Alaska Native Cultural Material Developed by Alan Dick, Village Science is a resource handbook for rural K-12 teachers that contains ideas and lesson plans demonstrating basic science concepts as they relate to village life. Reindeer Roundup! A K-12 Educator's Guide to Reindeer in Alaska Alaska Native Cultural Material Reindeer Roundup! A K-12 Educators Guide to Reindeer in Alaska is curriculum designed to help teachers use reindeer to teach science, math and social studies in their classrooms. Translating Standards to Practice: A Teacher?s Guide to Use and Assessment of the Alaska Science Standards Alaska Native Cultural Material Translating Standards to Practice: A Teacher?s Guide to Use and Assessment of the Alaska Science Standards was developed to help teachers understand the Alaska Science Content standards and to explain what students need to know. Life on the Beach: Among Friends and Anemones Kids explore the ecology of Alaska’s rocky intertidal zone near Homer, Kodiak and Southeast Alaska. This new video features a fascinating array of coastal creatures in the intertidal zone. Alaska Seas and Rivers Curriculum Standards-based marine/aquatic science units for K-8. Science for Alaska Public Lecture Series International Polar Year Program Observing Locally, Connecting Globally Our project engages and supports teachers, students and community members as they investigate climate change issues. Alaska Science Forum The Alaska Science Forum is provided as a public service by the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks. Cooperative Extension Publications Index A database of 100s of informational publications!		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