Frozen Ocean, Solid Science: UAF Drones Measure Ice Thickness
UAF scientists and technicians, with participation from Boise State University, tested aerial drones’ ability to measure sea ice thickness and snow depth near Utqiaġvik.
Education
APU Hires Chief Advancement Officer
Alaska Pacific University hired media veteran Allison Knox as Chief Advancement Officer, responsible for fundraising strategy, alumni relations, and major gifts.
Innovators Win with Solutions to Tool Storage, Earbuds, and Tire Traction
The UAF College of Business and Security Management awarded more than $45,000 in cash prizes to inventors at the 2024 Arctic Innovation Competition.
Seward Heat Loop Project Includes Workforce Development Component
A US Department of Energy grant for the Seward Heat Loop paid for a new heat pump to provide hands-on training for technicians.
New Workforce Plan to Meet Alaska Workforce Shortages
The Alaska Safety Alliance and the State of Alaska, with support from the Denali Commission, have drafted a cross-industry workforce development plan to address critical labor shortages.
Wayland Baptist University Alaska Leader Takes on Global Duties
Don Ashley, the executive director of Anchorage and Fairbanks campuses for Wayland Baptist University, takes on a new title as the first Executive Director of Global Initiatives for the multi-state network of Christian colleges.