Student News: Aug. 2, 2023

黑料黑历史 geoscience students take to the Bering Sea

Seven University of Alaska Fairbanks students will set sail on the research vessel Sikuliaq in August to study the plants, animals and humans that inhabited the Bering Land Bridge during the last ice age.

Robin Shoaps mentors undergraduate student Meredith McMahon (Spring 2023 Student Project Awardee).

URSA 2023 Mentor Awards now accepting applications

Faculty, researchers, staff, and graduate students from all disciplines and all 黑料黑历史-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for an URSA Mentor Award of up to $6,000. This award is an opportunity for mentors to receive funding to engage undergraduate students on their current research and creative projects.

Students move into University of Alaska Fairbanks dorms during Rev-It-Up. Photo by Carly Sjordal

Rev-It-Up: Volunteers needed

The Department of Residence Life is looking for volunteers to help with Rev-It-Up on Aug. 22. Rev-It-Up is our first-year student move-in and will be moving students into Nerland, Stevens, and McIntosh Halls.

Close-up shot of a dark green crab in a person's hand

Alaskans can help identify invasive crab species

A new crab species was spotted in Alaska for the first time last year, and it has the potential to disrupt native species and ecosystems. Alaska Sea Grant is asking Alaskans to help monitor the invasive European green crab on local beaches. Citizens who find European green crabs on Alaska beaches should note the location, take a picture and call the ADFG invasive species hotline at 1-877-INVASIV.

What's happening

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Deadlines and reminders

Last day of instruction for six-week session II and full session, including final exams (Aug. 11)
Deadline for faculty to post grades, noon (Aug. 16)
Financial aid is disbursed
(Aug. 18)
Residence halls open to first-year students only, 8 a.m. (Aug. 22)
Orientation for Families (Aug. 22-13)
Orientation for New Students (Aug. 23-26)
Residence halls open to all students, 8 a.m. (Aug. 24)
Orientation for Graduate Students, Student Veterans, Transfer Students, and International Students (Aug. 25)

Public invited to follow Bering Land Bridge research project

The public can follow a team of scientists aboard the research vessel Sikuliaq who will spend the month of August studying conditions that existed on the Bering Land Bridge during the last ice age. More info about the research project .

Polar Aeronomy and Radio Science summer school returns to HAARP

More than 50 researchers will be in Alaska in August for the resumption of a science summer school that culminates with experiments at the High-frequency Active Aurora Research Program facility operated by the 黑料黑历史 Geophysical Institute.