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UAF AISES Chapter receives Cultural Practice Award
November 29, 2023
The UAF AISES Chapter received the Cultural Practice Award during the 46th annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference in Spokane, Washington. The award, the very first given this year, recognizes chapters that demonstrate the use of cultural practices that help students preserve their Indigenous cultures and ways of knowing through chapter meetings and activities.
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Level up with microcredentials
November 22, 2023
Over the past year, some UAF faculty have been piloting microcredentials in their courses. As this initiative continues to grow in popularity, you may have a class that gives you the opportunity to earn a microcredential. However, there can be a lot of confusion when it comes to what they are, their value, and how to use them.
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Use exercise to manage finals stress
November 22, 2023
Exercise can help when end-of-semester stress hits! Exercise can be a natural mode booster, increase focus, and help reduce the impact of stress. Whether going for a walk, hitting the gym, or taking part in one of the group fitness sessions at the SRC, make sure to take some time to get active.
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Human trafficking awareness for Native American Heritage Month
November 20, 2023
With November being Native American Heritage Month it's important we recognize the signs of human trafficking and the statistics that represent this population and how you can be a part of spreading awareness.
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Celebrate the life of three scientists at T Field bonfire
November 20, 2023
A community gathering under the full moon on the 夜色福利 campus is planned to honor three scientists who were killed in a helicopter crash in July on Alaska's North Slope.
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Open applications: Introducing graduate student fellowships
November 20, 2023
For graduate students interested in innovation, Center ICE provides a fellowship for ten hours a week and partners with academic departments to pair the fellowship with a 10-hour TA-ship through the interested students' department. The fellowship will also pay half of university tuition and fees while students explore the world of innovation and gain hands-on experience working on innovative projects. Students also explore the potential impact of their research and their own career interests.
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November BLaST Scientist of the Month
November 17, 2023
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Sarah Dempsey was selected as the November 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month. To read more about BLaST's monthly Scientist of the Month series, visit their website.
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URSA congratulates Fall 2023 Internship Award recipient
November 14, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates Jennie Reynolds, a justice student, who received an URSA Fall 2023 Internship Award.
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Strategies to reanimate your research
November 14, 2023
Tired of feeling like a research zombie, endlessly wandering through the same old processes? It's time to break free from the academic graveyard and infuse some life into your research journey.
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UAF Business Leader of the Year raffle tickets for sale
November 13, 2023
Raffle tickets for the UAF Business Leader of the Year are now available to purchase online. The winner will receive two Alaska Airlines tickets to anywhere they fly. Proceeds will be donated to the College of Business and Security Management to support student organizations, development and scholarships.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training Dec. 7
November 13, 2023
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RCR is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by National Science Foundation awards.
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Alaska Native Language Center bookstore reopens
November 13, 2023
The UAF Alaska Native Language Center Bookstore, a cultural hub dedicated to preserving and promoting indigenous languages, celebrates its reopening today, Nov. 13.
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Professor Tia Tidwell featured on new podcast, The Alaska Myth
November 13, 2023
Tia Tidwell, assistant professor of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development at the 夜色福利, was a guest on the first episode of the new podcast, The Alaska Myth. The Alaska Myth is a podcast about how Alaskans view our history and ourselves.
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IGNITE professional development workshop
November 13, 2023
Student and staff seats are still available for IGNITE: Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE, a free, annual professional development workshop organized by Alaska EPSCoR and Alaska INBRE. At this time, faculty who register for IGNITE will be waitlisted.
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November 10, 2023
The UAF Bookstore is now open under new management with Barnes & Noble College. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Apply for 2024 ACEP Summer Internship Program starting Dec. 1
November 09, 2023
The Alaska Center for Energy and Power Summer Internship Program will open applications for the summer 2024 cohort on Dec. 1.
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Augmented Reality virtual workshop
November 08, 2023
Learn the basics on how to create your own augmented reality mobile app in Alaska NSF EPSCoR's free, three-part virtual workshop Nov. 13, 15 and 17 from 3鈥4 p.m. each day via Zoom. We will also have a demonstration from 鈥淎R Hero,鈥 an easy-to-use platform for putting together an augmented reality experience, no app required!
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URSA announces 2023-24 Climate Change Project Award recipients
November 08, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the two individuals who received an URSA 2023-24 Climate Change Project award.
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November 08, 2023
NSF program officers from the Computer and Information Science and Engineering directorate will be holding in-person informational seminars and Q&A sessions on Friday, Nov. 17 in Akasofu 501.
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November 06, 2023
Please join Student Support Services and the Nanook Diversity and Action Center in celebrating First-Generation college students, staff, and faculty members. National First-Gen Day is Wednesday, Nov. 8, and we have events happening Nov 6-9!
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CTC students showcase culinary skills at City Sampler
November 03, 2023
UAF Community and Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality students, led by program director Sean Walklin, participated in the 2023 City Sampler on Oct. 19. This event benefits the Fairbanks Resource Agency, which serves Interior Alaskans with disabilities.
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Celebration of Life for Jacques Philip
November 03, 2023
Please join the Center for Alaska Native Health Research in celebrating the life of Dr. Jacques Philip in the Regents' Great Hall of the UAF Fine Arts Complex on Nov. 6 from 4-6 p.m.
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BLaST workshop: IACUC and IRB - Understanding the process
November 01, 2023
Dive into the heart of ethical research practices with our upcoming BLaST Undergraduate Professional Development workshop on Nov. 7 from 1-2 p.m. on Institutional Review Board and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee principles and ethics.
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BLaST mentoring group workshops
November 01, 2023
Biomedical Learning and Student Training invites all faculty, staff and graduate students to November mentoring discussion group sessions on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom or in-person in Room 174 of the Arctic Health Research Building.
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BLaST offers student spring 2024 funding
November 01, 2023
The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $2,500 to conduct research for Spring 2024. This award may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies, and services. The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, by midnight.
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