Research at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø
America's Arctic research university
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø 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.
By the numbers
News
Apr 30
The fifth flight of a NASA-led mission using X-rays to learn more about the sun is scheduled for a daytime launch from Poker Flat Research Range during the first two weeks of May.
Apr 24
A few weeks ago, as my friend Forest and I rode our bikes on the vast white sheet of the frozen Yukon River downstream of Galena, the river forced us into a 90-degree hard left. There, the channel suddenly necked down from being almost a mile wide to just a quarter mile.
Apr 22
It can take significant time and effort to turn an Interior Alaska spruce or birch tree into dry firewood, but a recent study demonstrates ways to shorten and improve the efficiency of the process. Georgia Houde will discuss the findings of the study conducted by 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø researchers Jessie Young-Robertson and Matt Robertson in a free webinar from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29.
Events
Thursday, May 14, 2026
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø West Ridge
Join 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø 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 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
From Fairbanks roots, 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø 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 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø 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 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø 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 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø-Research@alaska.edu or call 907-474-6000.
Research calendar
Research enterprise
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø 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 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø
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.