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UAF study tracks traveling population wave in Canada lynx

A new study by researchers at the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Fairbanks' Institute of Arctic Biology provides compelling evidence that Canada lynx populations in Interior ³ÉÈËӰƬ experience a "traveling population wave" affecting their reproduction, movement and survival. This discovery could help wildlife managers make better-informed decisions when managing one of the boreal forest's keystone predators. Read more about the study.


Evening aurora walk

Meet at the warming hut on West Ridge for an evening walk on Oct. 2 from 9-10 p.m. in hopes of catching the northern lights. This is a great chance to get to know the trails before the start of ski season. Bring a headlamp if you have one. Extras will be available for loan as well. Group cap 15. Sign-up form is on the employee experience website.


SoBear Lounge improv night: A Shot of Reality

A Shot of Reality is an improv/ comedy-alcohol awareness show that was created out of serious, painstaking research, but performed by two professional comedians who make the topic engaging. The show has been performed at universities and comedy clubs all over the United States and comes to UAF on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m., at Hess Recreation in the MBS Complex. Learn more and check out a video preview of the event.


Spend an evening at the UA Museum of the North on Oct. 4 from 6-9 p.m. for an ³ÉÈËӰƬ and France Science Talk. This free event includes a gathering buffet; a panel discussion based on holistic environmental research, where Indigenous knowledge and emerging technologies meet; and a film screening of "On the tip of the tongue" by Vincent Bonnay.


Learning in context: How place-based learning fosters deeper connections

What if the key to deeper, more meaningful learning lies right in front of us — in the places we live, work, and play? In Learning in Context: How Place-Based Learning Fosters Deeper Connections explores how connecting ³ÉÈËӰƬ to their local environments and communities can transform the learning experience. Read more from CTL.


AY25 Faculty Initiative Fund request for proposals open

The AY25 Faculty Initiative Fund request for proposals is open until Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at 5 p.m. Read more and submit a proposal.


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NASA summer 2025 internships open

NASA summer internships have already opened for applications! Have your ³ÉÈËӰƬ consider applying early (prior to Oct. 25) to improve their chances of selection. Read more and get additional details on applying for internships.


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