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Food Systems in Focus as New Ambassadors Program Launches

By Christian Thorsberg | February 17, 2025

The first-ever cohort of Alaska CASC Ambassadors will lead three new research projects on invasive European green crab, Kodiak Island’s food systems, and mariculture policy.

How a single Twitter DM, sent years ago, sparked an AK CASC effort to prepare a new generation of science communications 

By Christian Thorsberg | February 17, 2025

When the pandemic reinforced the importance of responsible science communication, two Alaska scientists hatched big plans.

Introducing Seven Newly Funded Alaska CASC Research Projects

By Christian Thorsberg | February 17, 2025

Salmon, caribou, permafrost, and wildfire are just some of the priority areas identified by this year’s primary investigators.

When snow melts early, a big fire season could follow

By Heather McFarland | January 23, 2025

An early exit of Alaska’s spring snow means more acreage could burn during the coming wildfire season, which begins when the snow melts off, says new research from the University…

Announcing Four Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities

By Christian Thorsberg | January 3, 2025

Now recruiting Postdoctoral Fellows in Climate Program Evaluation, Arctic Ocean Borealization, Avalanche Science Communication, and Biogeochemical Modeling.

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