The ҹɫ¸£Àû 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.

Feel free to contact the experts directly or via their listed media contact. Can’t find what you need? Call 907-474-7902 or email uaf-news@alaska.edu, and we can help.

Featured experts

  • Nancy Fresco

    Nancy Fresco

    October 28, 2022

    Nancy Fresco is an expert in biology, forest ecology, climate change, conservation biology, resource measurement, landscape ecology, and resource inventory.

  • Karsten Hueffer

    Karsten Hueffer

    October 28, 2022

    Infectious diseases like rabies and tularemia, disease surveillance in the Arctic fox, science education through research.

  • Marla Lowder

    Marla Lowder

    October 28, 2022

    Marla Lowder enjoys working with youth and adults through informal education. She oversees the state horse and state Youth In Governance programs.