The Top 20 Things You Didn’t Know About Alaska lecture by Ned Rozell May 30
Sure, you’ve lived in Alaska for a long time, but did you know we’ve got super chickadees, 57 Willow creeks, islands that both we and nature have blown up, and we boast the same all-time high temperature as both Hawaii and Albany, New York? If you didn’t, come and see Ned Rozell’s presentation on the many reasons there are [more ...]
Report: climate change may shift northern landscape
The joint final report from the Alaska Cliomes Project and the Canada Cliomes Project is now available for public download. The report offers new perspectives on how climate change affects northern ecosystems. The projects used historical weather data to divide the landscape into areas of similar climate. Each of these areas — or cliomes — [more ...]
Engineering students demo self-designed and built model airplane
Engineering student Corey Upton handles the remote controller while fellow team members Kyle Emery, center, and David Apperson stand by during a demonstration flight of their model airplane. The group designed and built the four-foot wingspan plane and competed in a national contest in Wichita, KS in April.
Research Day poster session success
Psychology major Jordyn Montgomery discusses results of her research project on body image and eating disorders with a colleague during the Research Day poster session in the Wood Center.
April issue of News Flash online
The April issue of News Flash, a monthly update for the Alaska King Crab Research, Rehabilitation and Biology (AKCRRAB) program, is now online.
Science for Alaska in Anchorage April 24 and 25
The Science for Alaska Lecture Series will host two public lectures in Anchorage to conclude its 2012 season. On April 24, Greg Walker, manager of Poker Flat Research Range and the UA Unmanned Aircraft Program, will present “Alaska – As Seen From an Unmanned Aircraft.” On April 25, Kenrick Mock and Bodgan Hoanca of the [more ...]
Research Day April 24
Research labs throughout UAF will be open to the public Tuesday, April 24, for the fifth annual UAF Research Day. Visitors will get the chance to see a brain breathe, examine tiny zooplankton or tour a working theatrical scene shop. Research Day is an annual event showcasing student (undergraduate and graduate) researchers from across all [more ...]
Science for Alaska in Juneau April 18
Unmanned aircraft, tidewater glaciers, polar-orbiting satellites and biotechnology will be featured in a Science Social at Centennial Hall in Juneau at 4:30 – 6 p.m., April 18 and 19. The free community event will provide hands-on demonstrations, informative stations, a scientific poster session and more. This event is free and families are welcome. Centennial Hall [more ...]
100th anniversary of Novarupta-Katmai eruption lecture April 25
Speaker Judy Fierstein, research geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, will present a lecture titled, The Novarupta-Katmai Eruption of 1912 – Largest Eruption of the 20th Century: A Centennial Perspective. This event will take place at 7:30 p.m., April 25, in the Boyd Room, 201 Reichardt Building, and is free to the public. One hundred years ago this [more ...]
Science Potpourri April 14
The College of Natural Science and Mathematics will host Science Potpourri, noon – 3 p.m., Saturday, April 14, at the Reichardt Building. The popular science event features dozens of hands-on science activities and several demonstration from UAF science faculty and students. Participants can learn about molecules, examine fossils, touch sea creatures, watch robots in action, make slime, experience [more ...]
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