BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alaska Business Magazine - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.akbizmag.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alaska Business Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20200308T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20201101T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20210314T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20211107T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20220313T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20221106T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210226T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210125T204104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T005243Z UID:10001706-1614157200-1614349800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:AlaskaCAN! 2021 Reaching Our Goal: 65% by 2025 DESCRIPTION:Alaska Postsecondary Access & Completion Network \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe Landscape of Education and Equity During a Pandemic and Beyond\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event \n\n\nThis is the 7th annual AlaskaCAN! Conference. During unprecedented times such as these\, the Alaska Postsecondary Access & Completion Network is thrilled to bring together colleagues and partners from across Alaska. In this year’s 3-day virtual conference\, participants will have the opportunity to engage and collaborate in meaningful ways to move us towards reaching a collective goal: 65% of working-age Alaskans earning a postsecondary credential by 2025. \nThis year’s theme\, “Reaching Our Goal: 65% by 2025\,” centers on two attainment factors: Credentials of Value and Building K-16 Educational Pathways. These factors will be addressed through two critically important lenses as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic: Equity & Access and Distance-Delivered Programming. \nCheck back often for important conference updates\, speaker information\, and more! \nBECOME A SPONSOR \nShow your support for increasing postsecondary attainment in Alaska\, and help make the AlaskaCAN! Conference a reality for Alaska professionals working every day towards our goal of 65% by 2025. There are many ways to contribute. Visit the sponsorship website to become a sponsor today. \nSponsorships up to $1\,500 will have their logo placed prominently on the conference website\, 65by2025.org\, as well as in conference materials. \nSponsorships over $1\,500 will include the logo placements listed above as well as being listed as Conference Session Sponsors. Additionally\, these sponsors will also be able to present about their programs and services during the Conference Resource Fair and/or Network Quarterly Convening sessions. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaskacan-2021-reaching-our-goal-65-by-2025/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/AlaskaCan-2021.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210202T204830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T210259Z UID:10001710-1614247200-1614254400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Alzheimer’s Foundation of America \n \n \n \n \n \n The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is holding a free virtual conference on February 25 at 10:00 am to help Alaska residents affected by Alzheimer’s. \nThe free program is open to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease\, caregivers\, and anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s disease. \nThe conference will provide information regarding Alzheimer’s disease\, caregiving\, research\, Alzheimer’s resources\, long term care planning and more. \nThe free educational conference will be held virtually over the Internet and is open to everyone. For more information or to register\, visit www.alzfdn.org/tour. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alzheimers-foundation-of-america-virtual-conference/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/page_8__ea_tour_photo_4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210202T213752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T213756Z UID:10001711-1614450600-1614456000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:UAF Virtual Blue and Gold Celebration DESCRIPTION:UAF \n \n \n \n \n \n The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host its annual Blue and Gold Celebration with a virtual event on Saturday\, February 27. \nThe annual fundraiser celebrates the UAF community while honoring alumni and faculty. Proceeds from the event will go toward need-based scholarships. \nThe celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. with an opportunity to visit online and play Nanook trivia. The regular program starts at 7 p.m.\, including recognition of the 2021 recipients of the Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching\, Research and Service Awards\, and the UAF Alumni Association awards. \nTickets to the event are $125. The first 500 registrants before February 14 will receive a “celebration box\,” which will include a gift bag with items from sponsors\, champagne glasses\, truffles\, masquerade masks and more. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/uaf-virtual-blue-and-gold-celebration/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Blue-and-Gold.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210304T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210218T222624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T222627Z UID:10001713-1614844800-1614859200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:The Lens Through Which We See the World DESCRIPTION:The Strive Group \n \n \n \n \n \n Communication miscues and misunderstandings are the most common cause of frustration in the workplace. Broken into easily digestible moments\, this four-hour class will explore participant hardwiring to better understand why people do what they do and how it may aggravate others and impede communication. The instructor will provide tools for improving communication through engaging discussion and interactive learning. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify why we really see situations differently than others-Learn the key to improving communication exchange-Understand subtle nuances that shape behaviors and communication style-Identify\, and dial back\, unconscious nuances that may aggravate others-Identify what impedes communication-Improve personal communication by identifying how others prefer to focus\, receive information\, make decisions and pace their work \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/the-lens-through-which-we-see-the-world/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/the_lens_through_which_we_see_the_world__3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210304T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210222T211158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T001317Z UID:10001719-1614862800-1614877200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Develop a Successful FinTech Startup Business Today DESCRIPTION:  \nPhoto 125611133 © Ammentorp – Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Always wanted to start an Tech Startup? Now we have a complete blueprint for you start your own. \nDuring our tech startup program you will learn and navigate through tools\, software\, hardware\, platforms\, resources\, projects\, processes\, methods and strategies to penetrate your own FinTech Startup into the market. \n\nAccomplish 10X Performance Results compared to other Startups\nReceive 10X Return Of Investment (ROI) than a college education\nOur Tech Startup Program contains jam-packed with practical market & industry insights\nOur team has done the market/industry research so you won’t need to\nSave 10X of Your Time\nLearn to Develop a Six-Figure Tech Startup from Scratch\nDiscover the Potential with Emerging Technologies\nGet a foot into a Billion Dollar Industry\nFull Tech Startup Mentorship\nTech Entrepreneurship Certification/Diploma\nGo From Beginner To Advanced Entrepreneur in No Time\nStep by Step Instructions\nComplete Tech Startup Business Setup: From Zero To Hero In No Time\nNo Previous programming or tech background needed except an open mindset\nGenerate sales in a B2B environment\nGet a holistic overview of different tech startup processes\nDiscover new strategies and perspectives on developing your startup\nIncrease Your Creativity & Innovation IQ URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/develop-a-successful-fintech-startup-business-today/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dreamstime_s_125611133.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210305T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210305T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210222T205750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T234945Z UID:10001718-1614942000-1614945600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Career Boost: Overcome The Imposter Syndrome & Lead With Greater Confidence DESCRIPTION:Photo 75002973 © Jakub Jirsák – Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you want to become more confident in the workplace and stop the negative self-talk that’s running in your head? \nWhen we lack confidence or feel like an imposter we are more likely to: \n\nProcrastinate on certain tasks or goals\nLet perfectionism creep in\nNot speak up and share our opinions\, especially when they could be controversial\nFear failing or making mistakes and therefore avoid risks or change\nConstantly need validation\, confirmation\, and permission from others\n\nAnd as a result\, we choose to not go for great opportunities or we don’t even see them in the first place. \nBy the end of this free training\, you’ll: \n\nUnderstand what self-confidence is\, how is it formed\, and most importantly why when it’s low\, it can have such a huge negative impact on your life.\nIdentify your current level of self-confidence and what exactly is holding you back\nKnow how the imposter syndrome might be showing up for you and how to get a grip on it so that you can fully own your successes and accomplishments\nReceive specific tools to help you boost your self-confidence and to mitigate the imposter syndrome\n\nAnd much more. \nConfidence is not simply a genetic disposition. Many of the most confident people developed their confidence over time and there are specific tools that you can apply to do exactly the same. \nRegister for this free training right here and learn how to become more confident as a leader in the workplace and how to nip that negative self-talk in the butt! \nPLEASE NOTE: The Zoom link will be provided 30min prior to the start time of the event. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/career-boost-overcome-the-imposter-syndrome-lead-with-greater-confidence/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dreamstime_s_75002973.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210309T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210218T223251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T223254Z UID:10001714-1615276800-1615291200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Performance Management: Effective Process and Feedback to Optimize Performance DESCRIPTION:The Strive Group \n \n \n \n \n \n Performance management is a process and effective supervisors can successfully navigate through the process. Broken into digestible moments\, this four-hour online class not only identifies your role at each phase of the process but also showcases how you should step up to even the toughest of conversations. Through discussion and interactive learning\, this class will help you seamlessly engage in an effective and optimizing process with your team.\nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify elements and process of performance management to better enable employee performance and accountability\n-Understand how to best engage employees in their own planning and performance management\n-Have difficult performance management discussions to correct or re-align performance\n-Know how to document performance issues correctly to set the foundation for future success \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/performance-management-effective-process-and-feedback-to-optimize-performance/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/performance_management__2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210310T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210310T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210218T223632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T223856Z UID:10001715-1615363200-1615366800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Dream Teams: Building High Performing and Sustainable Teams DESCRIPTION:The Strive Group \n \n \n \n \n \n Behind every great company or great leader is a high performing team. And while there is always the occasional “lucky leader\,” most teams were an outcome of a supervisor’s hard work and commitment. Through engaging discussion and interactive learning\, this online session\, showcases the various activities and behaviors needed from the supervisor to ignite and enable high performance.\nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify what ignites improved team performance\n-Understand how a supervisor’s actions can either enable or challenge team performance\n-Know how to better conduct check in or follow-up activities\n-Identify and implement team improvement activities \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/14982/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dream_teams__2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210218T224552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T224555Z UID:10001716-1615449600-1615464000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Collaborative Technology: Improving Productivity Using the Tools in Front of You DESCRIPTION:The Strive Group \n \n \n \n \n \n Collaboration in the modern work environment requires technology but also a workforce which supports its use. Broken into easily digestible moments\, this engaging four-hour class presents the competencies enabling effective collaboration. Through engaging discussion and interactive learning\, the instructor will offer technologies that make business collaboration effective.\nLearning Objectives: \n-Recognize a collaborative work environment\n-Understand the various types and intentions of collaborative technology\n-Apply collaborative technology to improve efficiency\, productivity and quality \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/collaborative-technology-improving-productivity-using-the-tools-in-front-of-you/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/collaborative_technology__2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210313 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210222T212207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T234941Z UID:10001720-1615507200-1615593599@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Internet of Things - Business Perspectives 1Day Training DESCRIPTION:Photo 54275617 © Nils Ackermann – Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Overview: \nThe Internet of Things–Business Perspectives course provides an overview and insight into the emerging technology. \nThe course covers the basic concepts\, terminology\, and key components of IoT. It explains the business perspectives of IoT including the advantages of early adoption and monetization models. It further expands on the technologies enabling IoT and the various challenges to expect. Several scenarios describe the use cases and applications of IoT that result in smart applications and services to inspire organizations making the move to IoT. The course provides future insights in IoT and forecasts the status of the connected world in 2020. \nThis interactive and thought provoking course includes: \n\nGroup discussions\nLab activities to allow you to experience IoT applications: These are in-class lab exercises which will allow participants to experience IoT applications.\nCase scenarios around IoT\nModule End Questions\n\n  \nTarget Audience: \nThe Internet of Things–Business Perspectives course is most interesting for business and management professionals\, including: \n\nC – Level Executives and Senior Management\nGeneral Managers including Business Development Managers (Marketing\, Sales)\nIT Project & Programme Management\, Risk Management and IT Service Management\nBusiness Analysts\, Marketing and Sales Executives\nEntrepreneurs and Investors\nConsultants\, Professionals in IT service related fields\n\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nCourse participants will be able to understand the: \n\nConcepts and terminologies of IoT.\nNew devices and interfaces that are driving IoT growth.\nBusiness perspectives of IoT (advantages of early adoption of IoT technologies).\nImplications of IoT for your business.\nRole of enabling technologies for IoT\, such as cloud computing and Big Data.\nSecurity and governance issues with IoT.\nFuture growth opportunities of IoT in the coming years.\n\n  \nPrerequisites: \nBasic knowledge of Internet concepts (Difference between Internet and Web\, URL\, Http/Https\,DNS\, etc.)\, Cloud Computing characteristics\, Big Data concepts\, Networking concepts (LAN/WAN/MAN\, routers\, protocols\, topologies\, etc.) \nCourse Materials: \nStudents will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/internet-of-things-business-perspectives-1day-training/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dreamstime_s_54275617.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20201222T014432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T195024Z UID:10001694-1615982400-1615986000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Webinar Series: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the World DESCRIPTION:Photo 108350369 © Shao-chun Wang – Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n UAA’s College of Business and Public Policy announces “Driving into the Future\,” the final installment of its special webinar series on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Thursday\, April 22 lunchtime event is open to the public and will focus on the development of autonomous vehicles. \nParticipants will learn about 2004’s pivotal breakthrough for autonomous cars\, when the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency created the DARPA Grand Challenge under the direction of our guest speaker Dr. Tony Tether. The autonomous vehicle competition turbocharged development\, using advances in AI\, mobile computing\, sensors\, computer vision\, and LIDAR. In his presentation “What was behind the creation of SIRI and Autonomous Cars?”\, Dr. Tether will describe the DARPA Grand Challenge. He will also discuss the technology behind SIRI\, which led to Alexa and Google Assistant. That critical functionality showed that a computer could gather online information\, allowing autonomous vehicles to predict the road and traffic ahead. \nBy 2019\, many car and technology companies had implemented autonomous car programs\, and Google’s Waymo launched the world’s first commercial self-driving car service. Guest speaker Nick Armstrong Crews\, Senior Software Engineer at Waymo and UAA alum\, will present a current look at autonomous vehicles in “Self-driving cars are here… and they’re awesome!” He will provide many examples “why these are perhaps humanity’s most capable and complex embodied artificial minds to date\, and how these clever\, plucky little robots can save lives and transform cities.” URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/webinar-series-how-artificial-intelligence-is-reshaping-the-world/2021-03-17/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Telecom & Tech ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/AI.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UAA College of Business and Public Policy":MAILTO:sac@alaska.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210302T224913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T224917Z UID:10001722-1615982400-1615986000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Spring Education Series: Sleep Wellness DESCRIPTION:Alaska Behavioral Health \n \n \n \n \n \n Sleep hygiene is an important part of your overall health and wellbeing. Studies show significant lack of sleep impairs your ability to manage even small daily stressors. All areas of life can be impacted by poor sleep hygiene such as: driving a car\, functioning at work\, problem solving\, managing your mental health\, managing complex situations. The process to make lasting change in your sleep habits takes commitment\, consistency\, practice and problem solving. It is possible to improve your sleep behaviors and as a result improve your mental health. \nIn this brief introduction to sleep hygiene\, Alaska Behavioral Health will cover the impact poor sleep has on preexisting anxiety and depression symptoms\, as well as new emerging symptoms of depression and anxiety exacerbated by poor sleep; clear\, direct sleep hygiene activities and routines you can do to improve your quality of sleep; and briefly touch on diet and fitness\, use of meditation and use of smartphone applications to assist in tracking sleep as well as providing a soothing atmosphere to encourage sleep. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/spring-education-series-sleep-wellness/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/spring_education_series_square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210319T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210319T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210211T223049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T223053Z UID:10001712-1616140800-1616173200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Meet Alaska 2021 DESCRIPTION: \nMeet Alaska \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Alaska 2021 is going to be a fully digital experience. \nHosted by The Alliance\, Meet Alaska is the largest one-day energy conference in Alaska and includes a full day of speakers\, networking\, and learning. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/meet-alaska-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Meet-Alaska.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Alliance":MAILTO:info@alaskaalliance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210326 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210219T181749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T181752Z UID:10001717-1616457600-1616716799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:AAPG Carbon Capture\, Utilization\, and Storage Conference DESCRIPTION:AAPG \n \n \n \n \n \n Plan now to attend AAPG’s Carbon\, Capture\, Utilization\, and Storage (CCUS) Conference. Themed “An Emerging Field for Petroleum Geologists\,” the online conference will highlight current CCUS work and address related challenges\, including: \n\nSubsurface Geologic Storage\nStorage Associated with CO2 EOR\nReservoir Monitoring and Risk Assessment\nCase Studies\nIndustry Applications\nEconomics\, Incentives\, and Policy\n\nSpeakers will represent research institutions\, universities\, and industry. The work presented at the conference will demonstrate the ongoing need for skilled petroleum geologists and engineers to help define the future of carbon management. \nThe maturing carbon market is a major driver for deployment of carbon capture\, utilization\, and storage (CCUS) projects. Both the subsurface technical knowledge and related data sets of the petroleum industry are major inputs required for the world to successfully move towards a carbon-neutral and sustainable energy future. CCUS has experienced growing interest over the past two decades\, due to the desire to reduce CO2 emissions and to make industrial sources more environmentally sustainable. \nMore recently\, policy instruments such as the expanded Section 45Q federal tax credits—up to $35 per tonne for EOR and $50 for geologic storage—and carbon credit mechanisms such as California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) are providing opportunities that offset deployment costs and can result in CCUS being a potentially profitable enterprise. \n  URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/aapg-carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage-conference/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/aapg-carbon-capture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210317T185939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T185943Z UID:10001723-1616673600-1616677200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Commercial Fisheries & Local Economies DESCRIPTION:©Mykyta Starychenko | Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Brett Watson presents a recent paper on how commercial fishing benefits local economies. \nFishing is big business in Alaska. \nOur fisheries produced approximately $4.4 billion in sales in 2015\, ranking first in the U.S. in terms of production. Communities across the state are involved in fish harvesting\, but this research is the first to statistically quantify how much locals in those communities are benefiting economically. \nThe study is co-authored by Matthew Reimer\, Mouhcine Guettabi and Alan Haynie. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/commercial-fisheries-local-economies/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Fishing-Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210403 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210222T222009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T234935Z UID:10001721-1617062400-1617407999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2021 BEST Virtual Job Fair DESCRIPTION:Photo 176293343 © Fizkes – Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nJoin us for a statewide\, online BEST Virtual Job Fair! The Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education has partnered with the State of Alaska’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development to facilitate a virtual job fair where employers can meet directly with job seekers during times that are convenient to the employer through an online platform. This event is open to the public\, with an emphasis on connecting people with disabilities with employers. \nThe deadline for submissions is March 19. For questions and assistance\, please contact the Business Connection Team at 907-269-4777. \nThe Business Employment Services Team (BEST) is an interagency collaboration between the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and Labor and Workforce Development as well as other state and federal agencies dedicated to meeting the workforce needs of Alaska Businesses while improving hiring outcomes for individuals with disabilities and veterans.  \n  URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2021-best-virtual-job-fair/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dreamstime_s_176293343.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210121T235930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T235930Z UID:10001703-1617667200-1618185599@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:One Health\, One Future DESCRIPTION:PXhere \n \n \n \n \n \n The University of Alaska Fairbanks Center for One Health Research will partner with the  US Department of State to host the international conference One Health\, One Future from April 6-11\, 2021 virtually from Fairbanks\, Alaska.  \nThis is expected to be the largest circumpolar One Health conference held in the United States in 2021\, with participation anticipated from across the Arctic region. \nThe event is part of the US contribution to One Arctic\, One Health\, an Arctic Council project now in its sixth year of operation. The project aims to develop a circumpolar network of One Health experts that can share knowledge\, conduct exercises\, and spur collaborative investigations of One Health phenomena. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/one-health-one-future/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/landscape-sea-tree-nature-snow-cold-1061984-pxhere.com_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210410 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210319T195843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T195930Z UID:10001724-1617753600-1618012799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Innovation Summit 2021 DESCRIPTION:Juneau Economic Development Council \n \n \n \n \n \n Alaska’s premier Innovation Conference gathering hundreds of professionals across all disciplines. \nThe Innovation Summit hosts a diverse array of talks\, performances\, and experiences designed to foster relationships and inspire new perspectives. \nA venue for you to learn from experts\, as well as each other. We encourage you to share your views\, advice\, and experiences with other attendees. \n2021 Theme: Localization in a Global Economy.Explore ways to contribute to a global economy with a focus on our local community. \nJoin fellow innovators for three full afternoons on the Innovation Summit virtual platform. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/innovation-summit-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Innovation-Summit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210408T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210402T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T200222Z UID:10001730-1617883200-1617886800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:When Marketing & PR Collide: Making it Work for You DESCRIPTION:AMA Alaska \n \n \n \n \n \n The lines between marketing and public relations continue to blur. Ninety percent of PR agency professionals and 82 percent of in-house PR pros predict PR will become more integrated with marketing over the next five years\, according to a recent college study. \nIs this trend a collision course or a roadmap to success? Sarah Erkmann Ward\, APR\, president of Blueprint Alaska\, will provide her thoughts on how overlap between the two disciplines can improve the performance of an organization or brand. \nWho should attend: \nMarketing and Public Relations professionals who view the other department with suspicion or confusion.Marketing and Public Relations professionals who want to increase their value by learning how to leverage the other discipline’s strengths. \nKey takeaways: \nWorking closely together PR and Marketing professionals can improve performance of both departments and the overall organization.Simple\, practical steps to achieve a symbiotic relationship between Marketing and PR departments. \nMeet Our Speaker \nSarah Erkmann Ward\, APR\, is the president of Blueprint Alaska\, a public affairs and communications firm. Ward works with clients whose business takes place in the public square\, and desire to do so in a strategic way that mitigates risk and builds goodwill. From playing pivotal roles in campaigns to preserve oil tax reform to serving as spokesperson for statewide organizations and elected officials\, her experience and reputation in Alaska is well established. Ward was named the Public Relations Society of America Alaska Chapter’s “Communicator of the Year” in 2017. She is also accredited in public relations (APR) by the Public Relations Society of America. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/when-marketing-pr-collide-making-it-work-for-you/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/1080x1080_3_professional_development.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210417 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210322T203559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T203603Z UID:10001726-1618358400-1618617599@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Trails Statewide Trails Conference DESCRIPTION:Photo 57107390 © Kaye Oberstar – Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit\, incorporated in the state of Alaska\, we provide funding ideas and sources as well as technical assistance for on-the-ground trail related projects and programs such as development\, maintenance\, easement acquisition\, safety\, education\, and more. Our supporters and partners represent a cross-section of trail user groups\, businesses\, government agencies\, community organizations\, and individuals. Alaska Trails is the only statewide group providing care for all Alaskan trails. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-trails-statewide-trails-conference/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dreamstime_s_57107390.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210418 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210322T202817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T210354Z UID:10001725-1618531200-1618703999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2021 Alaska Young Professionals Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2021-alaska-young-professionals-summit/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Summit-Logo-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424 DTSTAMP:20260403T110622 CREATED:20210322T203932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T224129Z UID:10001727-1618790400-1619222399@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium 2021 DESCRIPTION:Photo 70439115 © Izanbar – Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last year KAMSS was canceled due to COVID-19. This year we are happy to come together in April 2021 through our virtual event. KAMSS 2021 will be the 4th regional symposium that connects the Kodiak community to the marine science research around them. \nHosted by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program with support from regional partners and contributors\, KAMSS provides a forum for researchers to share findings within the research community and to the general public. The symposium offers opportunity for stakeholders to engage and understand how Kodiak’s marine environment and resources function\, change\, and affect our lives and livelihoods and offers a venue for researchers to plan for integrated\, cooperative and community-inspired marine research. \nPatterned after the preceding symposiums\, KAMSS 2021 oral and poster presentations will span a variety of marine science and related fields pertinent to our healthy coastal community. Sessions will be organized thematically and delivered over the course of the week via Zoom. The sessions will be based on abstracts submitted for KAMSS 2020. \nDetails from previous KAMSS events\, including links to the programs and abstracts\, can be viewed by visiting KAMSS 2017. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/kodiak-area-marine-science-symposium-2021/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dreamstime_s_70439115.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110623 CREATED:20210406T222113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T222117Z UID:10001732-1618995600-1619006400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:7th Annual Fundraising Best Practices Workshop DESCRIPTION:©Anyaberkut | Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n Denali FSP Fundraising Consultants presents its 7th Annual Fundraising Best Practices Workshop for nonprofits. This is a great opportunity to join other Alaska nonprofit staff\, board members\, volunteers\, and development professionals as Denali FSP president Ken Miller shares tactics and strategies that have proven successful in raising funds for Alaska nonprofits. \nThe cost is only $30 for this information packed workshop. Topics covered this year include fundraising calendars\, annual campaigns\, digital and online fundraising\, direct mail campaigns\, effective event marketing\, and promosting and making the in-person “ask” to major donors. \nThe workshop also offers 3 CFRE CE credits. \nFor more information call Ken at (907) 250-8488 or email ken@denalifsp.com. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/7th-annual-fundraising-best-practices-workshop/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Fundraising-for-Nonprofits.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Denali FSP Fundraising Consultants":MAILTO:info@denalifsp.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110623 CREATED:20201222T014432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T195024Z UID:10001695-1619092800-1619096400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Webinar Series: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the World DESCRIPTION:Photo 108350369 © Shao-chun Wang – Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n UAA’s College of Business and Public Policy announces “Driving into the Future\,” the final installment of its special webinar series on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Thursday\, April 22 lunchtime event is open to the public and will focus on the development of autonomous vehicles. \nParticipants will learn about 2004’s pivotal breakthrough for autonomous cars\, when the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency created the DARPA Grand Challenge under the direction of our guest speaker Dr. Tony Tether. The autonomous vehicle competition turbocharged development\, using advances in AI\, mobile computing\, sensors\, computer vision\, and LIDAR. In his presentation “What was behind the creation of SIRI and Autonomous Cars?”\, Dr. Tether will describe the DARPA Grand Challenge. He will also discuss the technology behind SIRI\, which led to Alexa and Google Assistant. That critical functionality showed that a computer could gather online information\, allowing autonomous vehicles to predict the road and traffic ahead. \nBy 2019\, many car and technology companies had implemented autonomous car programs\, and Google’s Waymo launched the world’s first commercial self-driving car service. Guest speaker Nick Armstrong Crews\, Senior Software Engineer at Waymo and UAA alum\, will present a current look at autonomous vehicles in “Self-driving cars are here… and they’re awesome!” He will provide many examples “why these are perhaps humanity’s most capable and complex embodied artificial minds to date\, and how these clever\, plucky little robots can save lives and transform cities.” URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/webinar-series-how-artificial-intelligence-is-reshaping-the-world/2021-04-22/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Telecom & Tech ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/AI.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UAA College of Business and Public Policy":MAILTO:sac@alaska.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110623 CREATED:20210322T205038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T205150Z UID:10001728-1619514000-1619542800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Training DESCRIPTION:Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) training program is designed and developed by Lean Six Sigma experts to ensure that our participants walk away with job ready skills and confidence to pass the LSSBB exam at the very first attempt. Our lead instructors will give you an introduction to the tools\, techniques and methodologies that will empower you to lead LSS projects.\nThe Certified Six Sigma Black Belt is a professional who can explain Six Sigma philosophies and principles\, including supporting systems and tools. A Black Belt should demonstrate team leadership\, understand team dynamics and assign team member roles and responsibilities. \nSix Sigma Black Belt. According to Global Knowledge\, those certified as Black Belts can make upwards of $108\,099 per year. The inclusion in 2017 means that\, during their research\, Global Knowledge predicted the value of the Six Sigma certification to increase at least $13\,000 from 2018 to 2019. \nWe assist individuals in developing the critical skills required to manage projects with high success rate and begin Lean and Six Sigma journey to stand out from the crowd. Our program provides an in-depth knowledge of all aspects within the phases of six sigma tools\, D-M-A-I-C and standard principles of Lean Management with real life applications on various industry used cases. \nKey Features:\n4 days of intensive Classroom by our Lead LSS Instructor\nGlobally recognized LSS certification\nCourse material designed and developed by Master Black Belt leaders\nIndustry based case studies to enhance learning\nOpen book exam voucher\nTrainers’ feedback\, preparation techniques and notes\n35 PDU’s/Course completion certificate\n100% Guarantee on passing the exam at 1st attempt\nDedicated Learning Consultant\nCourse Agenda/Curriculum:\nIntroduction to Lean and Six Sigma\nOrganization goals and Continuous improvement process\nDMAIC Methodologies\nDefine Phase\nMeasure Phase\nAnalyze Phase\nImprove Phase\nControl Phase\nLean Management\nLive Exam Practice Session\nFeedback Session URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/lean-six-sigma-black-belt-certification-training/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dreamstime_s_31549268.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110623 CREATED:20210322T205540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T205544Z UID:10001729-1619514000-1619542800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Big Data and Hadoop Developer Training DESCRIPTION:Photo 137830652 © Wrightstudio – Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hadoop is an open-source\, a Java-based programming framework that continues the processing of large data sets in a distributed computing environment. It based on the Google File System or GFS and Hadoop runs few applications on distributed systems with thousands of nodes involving petabytes of information. \nBig Data Hadoop Developer Certification course is designed to prepare you for your next assignment in the world of Big Data. Hadoop is the market leader among Big Data Technologies and it is an important skill for every professional in this field. \nBig data course also prepares you for the Cloudera CCA175 certification with simulation exams and real-life projetcs on CloudLabs. The Cloudera certification is the most sought after big data certification in the industry. After completing the Instil Learning’s Hadoop training\, you will be exam ready for the Cloudera certification and job-ready for your next Big Data Assignment. \nKey Features:32 hours of instructor-led training60 days of E-learning5 real-life industry projects in banking\, telecom\, insurance\, and e-commerce domains40 hours of Hands-on practice with CloudLabs60 hours of project workIncludes training on Yarn\, MapReduce\, Pig\, Hive\, Impala\, HBase\, and Apache SparkExams fee includedWhat is Big Data and Hadoop? \nHadoop is an open source\, Java based framework used for storing and processing big data. The data is stored on inexpensive commodity servers that run as clusters. Its distributed file system enables concurrent processing and fault tolerance. \nWhat is Big Data? \nIt does not refer to a specific amount of data\, but rather describes a dataset that cannot be stored or processed using traditional database software. Examples of big data include the Google search index\, the database of Facebook user profiles\, and Amazon.com’s product list. \nWhat is Hadoop? \nHadoop is an open-source software framework for storing data and running applications on clusters of commodity hardware. It provides massive storage for any kind of data\, enormous processing power and the ability to handle virtually limitless concurrent tasks or jobs. \nWho needs to attend? \nBig Data career opportunities are on the rise\, and Hadoop is quickly becoming a Must-know technology for the following professionals: \nSoftware Developers and ArchitectsAnalytics ProfessionalsData Management ProfessionalsBusiness Intelligence ProfessionalsProject ManagersAspiring Data ScientistsGraduates looking to build a career in Big Data AnalyticsAnyone interested in Big Data AnalyticsWhat is this course about?After completing this course\, you will be able to: \nMaster the concepts of the Hadoop framework and its deployment in a cluster environmentUnderstand how the Hadoop ecosystem fits in with the data processing lifecycleLearn to write complex MapReduce programsDescribe how to ingest data using Sqoop and FlumeExplain the process of distributing data using SparkLearn about Spark SQL\, Graphx\, MLlibList the best practices for data storageExplain how to model structured data as tables with Impala and HiveHow to choose data storage format for your data usage patterns URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/big-data-and-hadoop-developer-training/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dreamstime_s_137830652.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210503 DTSTAMP:20260403T110623 CREATED:20210426T180926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T181018Z UID:10001742-1619827200-1619999999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2021 Cruising to Southeast Alaska Virtual Two-Day Seminar DESCRIPTION:Photo 28868433 © Lawrence Weslowski Jr | Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Waggoner Cruising Guide Team for a compressive overview on cruising from Puget Sound to beautiful Southeast Alaska. This two-day virtual seminar covers all the information you need to cruise to Southeast Alaska\, including transiting through British Columbia during the COVID-19 Restrictions and closed border. Topics include routes to and from Southeast Alaska\, customs clearances\, weather and tidal challenges\, favorite destinations\, permit processes for protected areas\, getting parts and crew delivered to remote areas\, and much more. \nSaturday\, May 01 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST \n\nIntroductions\, Highlights\, Fears and Aspirations\nCrossing the Border into Canada\nDirect Routes to SE Alaska\nPreparing Your Boat Keeping in Mind Resources available in SE\nWeather\nMaking the Go-No-Go Decision on Passages\nCrossing Cape Caution\nFitz Hugh Sound\, Princess Margaret Channel\, Grenville Channel\nGetting to our Goal of SE Alaska\n\n· \nSunday\, May 02 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST \n\nProvisioning from US to US\nConsiderations for the galley\nDiesel Engines\nElectrical Systems\nCruising SE AK\, Part I through Juneau\nCruising SE AK\, Part II through Thorne Bay\nCruising SE AK\, Part III Off the Route\nCommunications\nOptions for Returning\n\n  \nEach segment will be recorded and will be available for a full week after the seminar. After each day\, participants will receive and email with links to the recordings and a list of reference/resources mentioned in the presentation. \nParticipants will receive a zoom link on Friday\, April 30 to connect on Saturday. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2021-cruising-to-southeast-alaska-virtual-two-day-seminar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dreamstime_s_28868433.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210507 DTSTAMP:20260403T110623 CREATED:20210426T170450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T170454Z UID:10001737-1620172800-1620345599@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:CASES Academic Conference DESCRIPTION:Photo 157556623 © Anton Petrus | Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The (Community Appropriate sustainable Energy Security) CASES Partnership is a consortium of researchers\, communities\, private sector\, and government and nongovernment entities from across northern Canada\, Alaska\, Sweden\, and Norway. The overall goal of the Partnership is to co-create and broker the knowledge\, understanding\, and capacity to design\, implement and manage renewable energy systems that support and enhance social and economic values for northern communities. \nThis virtual conference aims at bringing together students\, researchers and industry partners from Canada\, Alaska\, Norway\, and Sweden to discuss issues of common interest. The virtual conference will be organized by the University of Saskatchewan and held over two days on May 5th and 6th\, 2021. There will be 6 sessions based on different themes related to renewable energy. Presentations will be 12-15 minutes in length. The conference will be hosted on WebEx. Each presentation will be recorded and provided on the CASES website at a later date. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/cases-academic-conference/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dreamstime_s_157556623.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210506T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110623 CREATED:20210426T182345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T182349Z UID:10001743-1620288000-1620291600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Women Communicating Arctic Science | Gender in Transdisciplinary Research DESCRIPTION:Photo 143154979 © He Tian | Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In 2021\, a coalition of organizations including The Arctic Institute\, Women in Polar Sciences\, and Women of the Arctic are organizing a webinar series\, Breaking the Ice Ceiling\, to illuminate polar research by those who identify as women and to foster discussion on systemic change in polar sciences (Indigenous\, natural\, and social sciences) to advance diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. In this webinar\, you will hear from Dr. Alexandra Middleton about Arctic science communicated by women\, the heart and sense dilemma\, and Dr. Amy Lauren Lovecraft about whether gender matters in transdisiplinary Arctic research. \nDr. Middleton is a researcher\, with PhD in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Oulu. Her research focuses on sustainable business development in the Arctic and the socio-economic changes in the Arctic. She has published research on sustainable business development\, demographics\, human capital\, innovations\, employment and connectivity solutions in the Arctic. In her presentation\, “Arctic science communicated by women: heart and sense dilemma\,” she will explore how Arctic women researchers are avid communicators of their research through different typically non-academic outlets\, e.g. media\, social media\, podcasts\, non-academic presentations\, engagements with stakeholders. This is what many women see as their contribution to society where the greatest impact can be achieved. However\, this type of scientific communication is not recognized in university quality assessment schemes and cannot lead to career progression. Hence\, the dilemma arises whether to follow your heart and communicate research through the most natural channels that bring engagement and impact or follow the voice of sense and abide by rigid rules of research excellence evaluation that predominantly values peer-reviewed academic publications. The questions that she is going to address are the following: How to make time spent on communicating research count in researcher evaluations? How to make a balance between heart and sense? Views shared during the seminar can be used as an input to recommendations to policymakers to recognize science communication and science diplomacy efforts as part of research efforts. \nDr. Lovecraft is a Full Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Director of the Center for Arctic Policy Studies at the International Arctic Research Center. She has dealt with being a woman in male dominated professions (Political Science and all the geophysical and natural sciences) in the Arctic\, and has learned a lot about navigation for her own career but to also help others coming up. In\, “Doing Transdisciplinary Arctic Research: Does Gender Matter?\,” she will trace my career from trying to do novel work in Grad School to getting a job and then developing as a researcher. Uing myself as an example for what she has seen at different key junctures in women’s careers\, Dr. Lovecraft will present takeaways about how navigating this process from learner to to expert as a woman is different from that of men. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/women-communicating-arctic-science-gender-in-transdisciplinary-research/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dreamstime_s_143154979.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210506T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T110623 CREATED:20210426T175818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T175822Z UID:10001741-1620291600-1620340200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:FAASI Interim Report Virtual Briefing DESCRIPTION:Photo 84043677 © Rawpixelimages | Dreamstime.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About this Event \nThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is holding a virtual briefing on the FAA Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative (FAASI) on May 6\, 2021 from 9:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Alaska time to discuss our findings in the FAASI Interim Report. \n  \nRegistrationThis webinar requires registration. We will email Zoom information by 5:00 p.m. AKDT on May 5\, 2021. \n  \nAbout the Briefing \nFAA has evaluated our current and planned efforts to address aviation safety challenges in Alaska. During this webinar\, we will share key highlights and opportunities\, and will answer questions. A copy of the full report will be available online for review prior to the event. \nThis virtual briefing will serve as the commencement of stakeholder engagement phase of the FAASI. Following this briefing\, FAA will offer individual stakeholder meeting opportunities via Zoom or teleconference between May and July 2021 to receive stakeholder feedback vital to our fact finding efforts. The information collected during these outreach events will be incorporated into the FAASI Final Report. \nHOW: A link to the FAASI Interim Report and the virtual briefing will be made available and you will receive an email directing you to the site in the coming weeks. If you’re unable to join us a recording of the briefing will be made available on the FAA’s YouTube channel shortly thereafter. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/faasi-interim-report-virtual-briefing/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dreamstime_s_74627543.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR