Alaska Science Forum: A Rich Career in a Quirky Place That Fit
Studying animals in their natural habitat has made life rich for now-retired scientist and director of UAF’s Institute of Arctic Biology.
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Alaska Science Forum: Move Over Hydrocarbons, Here Comes Geologic Hydrogen
Former US Geological Survey director and UAF alumnus Mark Myers describes Alaska as a potential source of hydrogen gas from underground.
Fungi Might Offer Path to Green Styrofoam, Cleaner Shores
UAA professor touts possible green alternative to Styrofoam that can be made of mycelium and wood or paper fibers in less than a week.
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.
Toolik Field Station Joins New International Polar Research Network
UAF’s Toolik Field Station in the northern foothills of the Brooks Range has partnered with the new Polar Research Infrastructure Network (PolarIN) to boost international collaboration in polar science.
UAA Partners with LG Electronics to Create Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research
UAA and home appliance company LG Electronics have formed the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research to drive market transformation through research on heat pump technology and electrification.
Five Alaska Tech Companies Receive TREND Phase 0 Grants
A housing designer, a seafood e-commerce platform, a marine products maker, and two different types of sensing technologies are recipients of Technology Research and Development Center of Alaska Phase 0 grants.
Seeking Nominations for Innovators Hall of Fame
The Alaska State Committee for Research is seeking nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame class of 2022. The deadline for submissions is December 15.
UA President: “Focus on Stability to Regain Confidence”
Stability is the focus for interim University of Alaska President Pat Pitney. In a speech to the Anchorage Downtown Rotary Club, Pitney said, “If we can get stable financial footing from the state, we can repair the work with the students. We can get them back.”
UAA Economic Think Tank Names Interim Director
A professor of education policy is the new Interim Director of UAA’s Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER).