Community Outreach
Interior Alaska Science Fair
2024 Museum Education Award Winners
Life in Deadman Slough — Jordan, Eliana, and Eleanor, CyberLynx,
2nd and 3rd grades
Squirrels — Alyska, Pearl Creek, 5th grade
Insects in Winter — Noah, Anne Wien, 4th grade
Traditional Gwich'in Moccasins & Slippers — Robyn, Effie Kokrine, 7th grade
The Brooks Range Fossil Hunt — Ren, University Park, 2nd grade
Precious Plants — Ada, BEST, 5th grade
Science Potpourri
Science Potpourri is a 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø tradition! For more than 20 years, the free community event has entertained and inspired the Fairbanks community with science shows, make-and-take-home activities, demos and lots of fun for all ages. Starting in 2012,
From 2012-2015, our Education department held Nanotechnology activities in collaboration with Research Assistant Professors Shiva and Nilima Hullavarad (INE). In 2016, we celebrated in collaboration with UAMN Genomic Resources and the Institute of Arctic Biology. Starting in 2017, we have offered activities about the Sun, the aurora, the Solar System, and other space science topics.
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Community Fairs
Look for us at local community events: the Fairbanks Families Partnership Health Fair in September, in April, and others!
UAMN Science Night
Enhance your school‘s family science night or other special event with hands-on museum objects and activities. We can provide a museum educator and activities for a complete event or complement your existing plans with an educator and single activity. Visit our UAMN Science Night page for more information.