Geologic hydrogen may be an answer
November 09, 2024
The internal combustion engine is less than 100 years old. Same for the technologies we have developed to pull oil and gas from the ground. It's hard to imagine life without our cars and planes and buildings heated with natural gas and oil. But it really wasn't that long ago that people had none of these things. Sometimes, advances happen, and clever people change the way we live.
CTC launches Associate of Arts in a Year program
November 06, 2024
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Community and Technical College has launched a fully online program that lets students earn an Associate of Arts degree in just one year.
Sikuliaq visiting Hawaii to support research efforts
November 05, 2024
The Seward-based research vessel Sikuliaq will be spending this winter in the tropics. The only ice-capable vessel in the U.S. academic research fleet arrived in Hawaii on Saturday, where it will operate for the next five months. The detour is part of an effort to help with projects in the region while other vessels are busy or undergoing repairs.
Panel will discuss carbon capture, use and storage in Alaska
November 05, 2024
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’ Alaska Center for Energy and Power will host a town hall discussion on carbon capture, use and storage on Nov. 19 in the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center.
Fossil tracks push range of large bird northward
November 04, 2024
Scientists from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, New Mexico and Japan have discovered the first reported fossilized tracks of a large four-toed bird that inhabited central Alaska 90 million to 120 million years ago.
Geologic hydrogen may be an answer
November 08, 2024
The internal combustion engine is less than 100 years old. Same for the technologies we have developed to pull oil and gas from the ground. It's hard to imagine life without our cars and planes and buildings heated with natural gas and oil. But it really wasn't that long ago that people had none of these things. Sometimes, advances happen, and clever people change the way we live.
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UAF, partners receive $15 million to form innovation hub
November 08, 2024
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is one of eight universities jointly awarded $15 million by the National Science Foundation to support and train academics to turn their research outcomes into entrepreneurial accomplishments.
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UAF summit to explore health care careers, education
November 06, 2024
Community members can explore an ever-expanding array of health careers and educational opportunities at the 13th annual Alaska Interior Medical Education Summit on Saturday, Nov. 9.
CTC launches Associate of Arts in a Year program
November 06, 2024
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Community and Technical College has launched a fully online program that lets students earn an Associate of Arts degree in just one year.
Sikuliaq visiting Hawaii to support research efforts
November 05, 2024
The Seward-based research vessel Sikuliaq will be spending this winter in the tropics. The only ice-capable vessel in the U.S. academic research fleet arrived in Hawaii on Saturday, where it will operate for the next five months. The detour is part of an effort to help with projects in the region while other vessels are busy or undergoing repairs.
Panel will discuss carbon capture, use and storage in Alaska
November 05, 2024
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’ Alaska Center for Energy and Power will host a town hall discussion on carbon capture, use and storage on Nov. 19 in the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center.
Fossil tracks push range of large bird northward
November 04, 2024
Scientists from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, New Mexico and Japan have discovered the first reported fossilized tracks of a large four-toed bird that inhabited central Alaska 90 million to 120 million years ago.
CTC receives $4.3 million to boost Native student success
November 04, 2024
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø' Community and Technical College has been awarded a $4.3 million federal Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The five-year grant will be used to enhance academic programs, student services and partnerships with industry to improve access and success for Alaska Native students.
UAF aims to make Alaska a critical minerals hub
November 01, 2024
The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has a new research unit that aims to make Alaska a global leader in research and development of critical minerals.
Climate change focus of 25th annual Invasive Species Workshop
November 01, 2024
Managing invasive species in a changing climate will be the focus of the 25th annual Alaska Invasive Species Workshop on Nov. 12-14 in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø. The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Cooperative Extension Service is coordinating the workshop with the Alaska Invasive Species Partnership, an informal statewide group of agencies, organizations and individuals concerned about invasive species.
The numbers behind a weather forecast
November 01, 2024
A meteorologist from the National Weather Service's local office recently told a newspaper reporter that heavy, wet, snow would materialize in a few days. He said it would resemble "cement falling from the sky."
UAF workshop will look at Alaska's geologic hydrogen
October 25, 2024
Reshaping Alaska's energy future with geologic hydrogen is the subject of a three-day workshop next week hosted by the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Geophysical Institute and the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.
Weasels are cute, natural-born killers
October 25, 2024
Weighing as much as a cup of walnuts and resembling a squeaky dog toy, the short-tailed weasel is easy to underestimate.
November museum programs focus on fossils
October 24, 2024
The University of Alaska Museum of the North will focus on fossils during family programs in November.
Method rapidly determines surface air quality during Alaska wildfires
October 23, 2024
A method of quickly determining surface air quality during Alaska's sometimes intense wildfire season will benefit urban and rural communities, especially those in Interior Alaska where boreal forest fires often rage.
Museum of the North to host Halloween celebration
October 23, 2024
The University of Alaska Museum of the North will host its Halloween at the Museum celebration on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Alaska Native Language Center accepting manuscript submissions
October 22, 2024
The Alaska Native Language Center is accepting manuscript submissions for books in or about Alaska Native languages. Authors who are passionate about preserving and promoting these vital languages can have their work published through the center, which is part of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.
