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IARC Salon: ‘Stories from MOSAiC’
February 19, 2020
The International Arctic Research Center's salon for March features scientists Rob Rember and Marc Oggier. The event takes place Feb. 20 from 2-3 p.m. in Akasofu 401.
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Gordon Kruse receives distinguished scientist award
February 15, 2020
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has awarded Gordon Kruse the first Terry Quinn II Distinguished Scientist Award.
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‘How to Talk to a Satellite’ (Science for Alaska Lecture Series)
February 12, 2020
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Denise Thorsen will present “How to Talk to a Satellite.” The talk is part of the 2020 Science for Alaska Lecture Series, sponsored by the Geophysical Institute and presented Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. at Raven Landing, 1222 Cowles St.
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Undergraduate research opportunity in ocean acidification
February 06, 2020
The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences is seeking two upper-level undergraduate students to participate on a research cruise aboard the USCGC Healy to study ocean acidification in summer 2020.
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Position Opening: UAF Centennial Postdoctoral Initiative
The Centennial Postdoctoral Initiative seeks to attract outstanding, early-career
scientists, scholars, or artists who will engage in research or creative expression
relevant to Alaska, the circumpolar north, or other UAF research priorities. You must have received your doctoral degree between 1/1/2015 and 6/1/2020.
Successful applicants will receive 18 months of salary support. Recipients are expected to author papers for peer review as well as collaborate with
the sponsor and potentially other partners.
 Fairbanks is central to science
At 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle, the Fairbanks campus is well situated for northern research. UAF research in arctic biology, engineering, geophysics, supercomputing, and Alaska Native studies is renowned worldwide. UAF ranks in the top 150 of nearly 700 U.S. institutions that conduct research. UAF has ranked in the top 11 of more than 10,000 institutions worldwide for number of citations in climate change publications. Learn more about UAF research |
 Your discoveries support Alaska
University researchers work to combat challenges Alaskans face on a daily basis. We are helping Alaskans live more comfortably and safely with a secure future by bringing research dollars into the state. More than 80% of the University’s research is directly related to Alaska. To support research innovation, the University of Alaska hosts many professionally-staffed laboratories with highly technical capacities. Our labs and field facilities are available to all scientists. Learn more about UA lab facilities |