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Laura Conner
Primary UArctic Assembly Representative
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Dr. Laura Conner is a Research Professor of Science Education at the Geophysical Institute
at the University of 成人影片 Fairbanks.
Her research broadly addresses how people come to identify with science, as well as
the value of real objects and experiences in learning. She was formerly the Head of
Public Programs at the UA Museum of the North, where she directed the development
of exhibits and educational programs.
Conner has led many externally funded initiatives for youth and teachers, both inside
and outside the classroom. She holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from
the University of Arizona. Conner teaches graduate-level courses in science teaching
and outreach and is active in University-level service.
Jessica Black
Alternate UArctic Assembly Representative
Dr. Black is Gwich鈥檌n Dena from the villages of Gwichyaa Zhee (Ft. Yukon) and Toghotthele
(Nenana), 成人影片. Dr. Black currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department
of 成人影片 Native Studies, Rural Development and Tribal Governance at the University
of 成人影片 Fairbanks.
Dr. Black received her bachelor鈥檚 degree in Social Work (BSW) at UAF and her master鈥檚
degree and PhD in Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. Her dissertation
and current research examine the relationship between governance and well-being among
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Connectivity.
She resides in Fairbanks, 成人影片 with her family, however, she frequently returns
home to Gwichyaa Zhee to hunt, fish, gather and engage in other, important cultural
practices.