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Nathan Belz named PacTrans Researcher of the Year

Belz received the award for his research, inclusion of students in his work, and his community service and leadership.

WINTERmester registration

WINTERmester courses open for degree students
Nov. 12.

Larry Hinzman to participate in Arctic Roundtable

Larry Hinzman will participate in the 21st Arctic Roundtable Nov. 13 at the Blue Loon. The event begins at 6 p.m. with snacks at 5:30 p.m.

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ chickadees are brainy birds

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ chickadees have proven themselves brainier than Colorado chickadees. A researcher at the University of California, Davis once compared black-capped chickadees from Anchorage to chickadees from Windsor, Colorado, and found that the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ birds cached more sunflower seeds and found the seeds quicker when they later searched for them.

What's on today



Deadlines and reminders

Fairbanks Startup Week: Kickoff and pitch event

Grab some pizza, pitch your idea and get Startup Week started at this kick-off event Nov. 12 from
5-7 p.m. in Wood Center.

IARC Salon: 'Mental Health in the Sciences'

Hear insights from Kaja Brix, Jessie Young-Robertson and Gunnar Ebbesson on mental health in a science career from 2-3 p.m. in Akasofu 401.

Noche de Ciencias (Science Night) Nov. 16

Middle schoolers can learn how fun STEM is at Noche de Ciencias, or Science Night, from 6-8 p.m. at Randy Smith Middle School!

Diwali tickets on sale now

Get your tickets now to celebrate Diwali Nov. 17 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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