The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a leader in Arctic research and issues facing the circumpolar North. Our experts are available to help journalists, policymakers, students and educators by providing current and accurate information about a wide range of topics. UAF scientists focus on the people, animals, plants and systems of the circumpolar North and how the Arctic affects the global climate. Whether you need information about permafrost or Alaska Native languages, fisheries or northern engineering, our experts can help make your project a success.

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Featured experts

  • Mareca Guthrie

    Mareca Guthrie

    October 28, 2022

    Research about Alaskan art and artists, researching perceptions of creativity in art and science, as well as the benefits of observational drawing in informal learning environments. Fine arts curation, history of pigments, drawing.

  • Terry Reilly

    Terry Reilly

    October 28, 2022

    British literature, Shakespeare, world literature

  • Renate Wackerbauer

    Renate Wackerbauer

    October 28, 2022

    Computational modeling to understand feedback, interaction, emergence, transients in complex system dynamics, like neuron networks or the ice-albedo feedback system.