Research at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾
America's Arctic research university
äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ is the principal research university for the statewide University of Alaska system.
Our research engages undergraduate and graduate students so they gain skills and knowledge
to become tomorrow's leaders.
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News
Jul 23
Before being patched with thick black asphalt during recent weeks, the roads across Goldstream Creek's swampy valley bucked my car like a whitewater raft in the Nenana River canyon.
Jul 16
From the edge of the Coldfoot truck stop, a pair of yellow eyes in a softly severe, silver face looks out from dense willows and alders.
Jul 14
The äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Tribes Extension program and the Rural Alaska Community Action Program are sponsoring berry-related workshops in Bethel and Aniak in early August. Led by Tribes Extension educator Heidi Rader and Chugiak berry grower Josh Smith, the workshops will be held in Bethel on Sunday, Aug. 2, and in Aniak on Aug. 3-4.
Events
Thursday, May 14, 2026
äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ West Ridge
Join äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Research for an inspiring day on West Ridge at Troth Yeddha' for the Arctic
Research Open House on Thursday, May 14, from 4–7 p.m. This annual event is hosted
by the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
From Fairbanks roots, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ research branches across science, engineering, and creativity,
sprouting new solutions for Alaska and the Arctic. You’ll meet the researchers behind
the work and see how äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ research shows up in your community. Each stop gives you
something real to engage with, from lab experiments to field campaigns, all rooted
in solving problems faced by you and fellow Alaskans. To celebrate the Fairbanks community
and the work happening across campus, the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Vice Chancellor for Research will host
a free ice cream social.
Access to events and parking will be FREE across West Ridge. All ages are encouraged
for this free event, minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information,
or to make an accommodation request at least five days in advance of this event, , email äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾-Research@alaska.edu or call 907-474-6000.
Research calendar
Research enterprise
äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ does high-quality research in a large number of fields. We're one of only a handful of institutions in the country that can claim the triple crown status of Land, Sea and Space Grant Institution.
Achieving R1 at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾
With more than $200 million in research activity each year, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is Alaska's research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.