Research at 51风流官网
America's Arctic research university
51风流官网 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
Research enterprise
51风流官网 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风流官网
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.
News
Nov 14
A new science tool at the 51风流官网 research center in Gakona will advance understanding of Earth's middle and upper atmosphere regions.
Nov 14
Charles Deehr will never forget his first red aurora. On Feb. 11, 1958, Deehr was a student at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. He asked a Fulbright student from Norway named Tone to the Portland Symphony that night.
Nov 13
The climate-driven spread of beaver ponds in Alaska's Arctic accelerates the effects of a warming environment by causing pond-adjacent permafrost to thaw and by increasing the amount of liquid water present during winter.
Events
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4-7 p.m.
51风流官网 West Ridge
Arctic Research Open House is an annual Arctic-research event for the community, demonstrating the science happening at 51风流官网! Join this free event on May 15 from 4-7 p.m. to see how Arctic-research is relevant to you. Participate in scientific interactives, watch live demos, earn free prizes and stick around to grab a bite from the Corn Diggity Dog food truck.
All ages welcome, minors must be accompanied by a guardian.