Winners Split $45,000 at 2026 Arctic Innovation Competition
Twins studying engineering at UAA won the top prize for a heat recovery system at the 2026 Arctic Innovation Competition on April 18, their birthday.
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Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame 2026
New approaches to roads and pipelines, electric grids, and building technologies earned Doug Goering, Clay Koplin, and Tom Marsik their spots in the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame.
Cosmic Perspective: Building the UAF Planetarium
The largest planetarium in Alaska just opened on the UAF campus. Trace the work that went into designing and building a state-of-the-art space theater.
Eight Startups Selected for Launch Alaska Portfolio
Remote Hands and Applied Atomics are the Alaska-grown companies among eight energy and tech startups taken under Launch Alaska’s wing.
Cetacean Conservation Automation Innovation
Matson partnered with marine biologists to develop “WhaleSpotter,” an AI-driven thermal imaging technology to help ships steer clear of the ocean giants.
Atlas of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas Balances Shared Ocean Resources
A three-year federal review identifies seventy-seven sites on Alaska’s southern coast that might be suitable for shellfish and seaweed cultivation.