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Museum offers science activities for spring break
March 10, 2025
The University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Museum of the North will host science activities for children during spring break from March 10 to 14.
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Farewell to a funny, brilliant scientist
March 07, 2025
Glenn Shaw died on Feb. 28, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. The atmospheric chemist was for years a scientist and professor at the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Geophysical Institute. He was funny and irreverent and brilliant.
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ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Alumni Association announces 2025 award recipients
March 07, 2025
Civil engineer Alan Straub and fisheries biologist Wayne Donaldson have received the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Alumni Association's 2025 awards for their exceptional accomplishments and contributions to the university.
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Hands-on seed-starting workshop planned in Delta Junction
March 06, 2025
Gardeners in Delta Junction are invited to a hands-on seed-starting workshop to learn tips, tricks and the best methods for starting seeds that will grow into healthy plants during our short but intense ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ growing season.
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Workshop focuses on ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ soils and fertilizers
March 06, 2025
Learn the fundamentals of soil science and fertilizers to improve your garden results, in a free class offered in-person and online by the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Palmer Cooperative Extension Service office.
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Museum to offer art and science workshop for teens
March 05, 2025
The University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Museum of the North will host a teen workshop exploring the art and science of ice on Thursday, March 20, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ tower to help enable drones to fly in icing conditions
March 04, 2025
A new icing tower at the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Geophysical Institute will help aerospace engineers figure out how to enable drones to fly ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ in icy weather.
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Learn seed-starting techniques for long-season vegetables
March 04, 2025
ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ's short growing season means many vegetables need a head start indoors to give them enough time to mature. Learn how to start seeds for these long-season crops in a free statewide webinar led by Glenna Gannon, assistant professor of sustainable food systems for the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station.
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Northern soil microbes staying up all winter
February 28, 2025
We can't see them, but there are more microbes -- tiny fungi, bacteria, worms and other living things -- in a teaspoon of soil than there are people on Earth.
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Book explores Indigenous values through science, poetry and stories
February 28, 2025
Indigenous value systems – relationships, reciprocity and responsibility – are fundamental to Indigenous knowledge systems and cultures. A new book explores these value systems through science, poetry and stories.
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ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ student wins award from national chemistry organization
February 28, 2025
A University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks graduate student researcher has been named one of 20 recipients nationally of a top award from the American Chemical Society.
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Museum family programs spotlight moose in March
February 28, 2025
Family programs at the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Museum of the North will focus on moose during March.
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ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ scientist designing satellite to hunt small space debris
February 27, 2025
A University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks scientist is participating in a U.S. government effort to design a satellite and instruments capable of detecting space debris as small as 1 centimeter, less than one-half inch.
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Applications open for 2025 Dalton Highway artist residency
February 27, 2025
Artists and writers can apply for the 2025 Dalton Highway artist-in-residence position, cohosted by the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks' Toolik Field Station and the Bureau of Land Management.
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Sitka dinner series focuses on healthy eating
February 26, 2025
The University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service in Sitka is hosting three dinner classes focused on healthy eating during March, which is Nutrition Month.
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