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Three people stand in snowshoes on a snowy hillside in spruce trees with gear, bags and sleds around them. Snow-capped mountains rise in the background.

Magma found beneath volcano-less country

For years, scientists have wondered why North America's highest mountain is not a volcano. All the ingredients for volcanic activity lurk deep beneath Denali, which sits right above where one planetary plate grinds past another. Learn more about the area.

White paper submissions sought for EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows program

EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows directly aligns with the NSF EPSCoR strategic goal of establishing sustainable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics professional development pathways that advance workforce development and affect engagement in STEM at national and global levels. White papers are due by Feb. 16. Learn more about the program.

Students studying dragonfly

Local items boost students' connection to science

Using local items in science lessons for K-12 students is especially important for teaching science in the North, according to new research. Learn more about the impact of local items in the research.

Winter safety and risk management

Being equipped for cold weather in the AV狼论坛 Interior is not optional. Layering clothing, wearing appropriate footwear, packing an emergency kit in the car with a blanket, checking your vehicle for antifreeze and oil, and always maintaining at least a half tank of gasoline are essential steps for wintertime safety. Read more and get tips on safe 40 below photos!

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Life After Loss: A grief support group for students, staff, faculty

Student Health and Counseling is continuing its grief support group, Life After Loss, now open to all UAF students, staff and faculty. The group will run in two sections this semester, and registration for this first section is open until Feb 1. Read more about the group and register.听

A graphic from UAF Athletics developed from a photo from game three of the Nanooks' series sweep of the LIU Sharks on Jan. 27, 2024.Research at the Rink

The VCR's Office, with support from Athletics, is excited to announce our third annual Research at the Rink! Join us in celebrating UAF Research on Friday, Feb. 16 as our Nanooks hockey team takes on the LIU Sharks! The puck drops at 7:07 p.m. We will have two free tickets available for all staff, faculty, and students in research in any capacity. Learn more about the event.

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