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University of Alaska Fairbanks sponsors Earth Day Symposium for students across AlaskaThe University of Alaska Fairbanks sponsored an educational symposium for students across Alaska with the GLOBE program for Earth Day.

Student shatters stereotypes, studies plants’ urban evolutionCristina Ornelas participated in a global study exploring how humans are altering the way life evolves.

Venetie teacher, students help NASA researchEarlier this month, she attended Space Center Houston’s Space Exploration Educators Conference.

Student ScientistsStudents at Thunder Mountain High School are measuring water quality with the help of ACRC scientist Jason Fellman.

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Through connected learning in the AE SIGNs Project, the 2018-2019 cohort of participants empowered hundreds of youth to study, research, and act on climate change.

Program helps students see SIGNs of a career path in the sciences | International Arctic Research CenterSmall groups of community college students from southern California have traveled 2,500 miles northward during the past four summers to explore whether science careers might be right for them.

Salmon returns are down in Metlakatla. These junior scientists are discovering possible reasons why.With warmer conditions, there’s less dissolved oxygen in the water. Salmon can have a tougher chance at survival.

Scientist-educator collaborations reveal world to studentsElena Sparrow, a University of Alaska research professor, discussed the benefits students receive from scientist-educator collaborations.

Researcher offers ways to get public involved in sciencePublic participation in research increases understanding of science and can generate new knowledge, according to a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist.

Climate Change and My Community Team takes top honors at GLOBE Regional Student Symposium - Arctic and Earth SIGNs Course 2019

Middle school students participate in water day eventsStudents from the Watershed Charter School spent the day at the University of Alaska Fairbanks to learn more about how water moves, pollution, and how the climate can effect water.

Alaska students share real-life climate change experiences at international event | International Arctic Research CenterThis summer seven Alaska high school students, and four teachers traveled to Ireland to present their climate change research. In doing so they discovered their power to contribute to science and their culture. The group was part of Alaska GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) and the Arctic and Earth SIGNs (STEM…

Wondering how the Arctic and Earth SIGNs program was designed? - Arctic and Earth SIGNs Course 2019

What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic Dr. Katie Spellman’s left eyebrow arched into an exclamation point above the wide frames of her glasses. “What happens in the Arctic doesn’...

Course helps educators engage students in climate changeAlaskan educators can learn how to help students work on climate change issues during a course offered through the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Science Isn’t Just for Scientists—We Can All Take Part - Yes! MagazineThe internet and new technology are reviving the role citizens can play in documenting the world around us.

IARC researcher receives presidential award | International Arctic Research CenterElena Sparrow was recently honored with a U.S. presidential award for her excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics mentoring. Sparrow is a University of Alaska Fairbanks research professor and the education outreach director at the International Arctic Research Center. The award, which includes a $10,000 National Science Foundation grant, recognizes the important role mentors…

NASA calling for citizen scientistsFive-year, $3.4 million grant extended to program

Project engages public in climate change scienceA new project led by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists and partners will engage students and community members to examine effects of the changing climate.

University of Alaska Fairbanks teaches science basics to West Coast studentsFAIRBANKS — Challenge accepted. That’s what John Smelter, who was then an admissions counselor from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, said to a professor from a California community college last