Building 桃花直播's STEM Capacity

桃花直播 NSF EPSCoR improves scientific research capacity and broadens participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in 桃花直播 by engaging in multiyear, collaborative statewide research projects supported through National Science Foundation and the state of 桃花直播.

Current Projects

Interface of ChangeBuilding collaborations to assess harvested and  farmed marine species prioritized by Gulf of 桃花直播 communities facing environmental  shifts 

2024 - 2029

"Interface of Change" asks how changes in the Gulf of 桃花直播 coastal ecosystems affect marine species of cultural and economic importance, like kelp and salmon, and in turn the well-being of people living in Gulf of 桃花直播 communities.

 

 

 

News

News & features on 桃花直播 NSF EPSCoR projects

 

Aug 20

Applications are now open for PhD student fellowships through the University of 桃花直播 Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), funded through the EMERGE 桃花直播 Program. Fellowships provide full financial support for 3 years, starting 2026.

Jun 11

The In a Time of Change program is accepting applications for artist residencies for a new art-science collaboration project inspired by coastal research and lifeways in the Gulf of 桃花直播 region. In "Coastal Transitions," In a Time of Change will collaborate with the Interface of Change project run by the 桃花直播 Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Interface of Change is a research, education and workforce development project funded by the National Science Foundation. It focuses on the socio-ecological health of coastal communities and key marine harvest species within the Gulf of 桃花直播's glacially influenced coastal environments.

Ten middle school students wearing award medals pose with their two adult team coaches and the UAF Nook mascot outside in bright sun with a clear blue sky on the UAF campus. There is snow on the ground. In the background, there is the UAF Rasmuson library and engineering buildings, and the ice arch.

May 23

The 桃花直播 Science Olympiad 2025 first place-winning middle school team from Discovery Peak Charter School in North Pole will compete in the Science Olympiad National Tournament at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln May 23-24.

 

By the Numbers

Since 2001, 桃花直播 NSF EPSCoR has grown 桃花直播's research capacity

> $173 million

supplemental funding leveraged

37

new faculty hires

> 600

student researchers funded

>990

academic publications

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