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CNSM News
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Rivers melt Arctic ice, warming air and ocean
November 6, 2020Read articleA new study shows that increased heat from Arctic rivers is melting sea ice in the Arctic Ocean and warming the atmosphere.
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UAF receives $8 million for teacher mentoring in Alaska
December 22, 2020The grant will expand the Alaska Statewide Mentor Project, which provides support for early-career educators.Read article -
Omega-3 fat helps keep hibernating ground squirrels warm
January 14, 2021By feeding arctic ground squirrels special diets, researchers have found that omega-3 fatty acids help keep the animals warmer in deep hibernation.Read article -
February 2, 2021One of professor Uma Bhatt's grad students had a unique experience, during December's AGU event.Read article -
They’re Arctic Survivors. How Will They Adapt to Climate Change?
February 11, 2021Stunning photos from photojournalist Peter Mather Photography highlight this The New York Times feature about doctoral student Tom Glass' work with the Wildlife Conservation Society to study wolverines in the Arctic.Read article
Events
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Feb 01+
February museum virtual programs
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is exploring colors during virtual family programs in February.
Activities will be posted on Feb. 12 and will remain available at on the museum's website . -
Feb 08
One Health Virtual Seminar Series
Guest speaker Dr. Michael T. Hatcher from the CDC will present "Influencing Change and Adoption in Public Health Practice"
FOR WHO: All undergrads, graduate students, faculty, and staff from the UA system, and partner institutions and programsWHAT: One Health virtual seminar with Dr. Michael T. HatcherWHEN: February 8 from 4-5pmWHERE: Virtually via Zoom - see registration link in article and must register in advanceCONTACT: One Health team at one-health-team@alaska.edu with any questions -
Feb 09
Science for Alaska Lecture Series
On Tuesday, Feb. 9, Carl Tape and Don Hampton will present “Beyond the Lights: Measuring the Magnetic Aurora.”
Lecture series occurs on Tuesdays at 7p.m. RSVP to attend via Zoom --see link in article -
Mar 15
URSA opens $5,000 Innovative Technology and Education Awards
UAF undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff and faculty are invited to apply.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 14, at 11:59 p.m. -
Apr 10
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students must be eligible for financial aid according to 2019-20 FAFSA and be in good standing with the UAF Graduate School. Awards will be distributed to eligible applicants, in the order that applications are received, until the funds are exhausted. The application deadline is April 10, 2020.
Through April 10, 2020