UAF Research

UAF Research Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
@ University of Alaska Fairbanks The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is America's Arctic University.

UAF researchers find solutions to Arctic challenges — from understanding the movement of frozen debris lobes to extracting rare earth minerals from coal ash, modeling water resources for ice roads — to preventing permafrost subsidence of oil wells, and much more. UAF Research Facts

UAF ranks in the top 150 of nearly 700 US institutions that conduct research. And, UAF has been listed in the top 11

of more than 10,000 institutions worldwide for number of citations in climate change publications, and fourth among US universities. UAF operates the Research Vessel Sikuliaq [see-KOO-lee-auk], one of the world's most advanced university research vessels. UAF is a founding member of the University of the Arctic, a consortium of colleges, universities and research organizations in the 8 arctic nations that work together to build strong education and research networks to address the needs of the circumpolar North. UAF is a Land, Sea and Space Grant Institution and is one of only a handful of institutions in the country can claim the triple crown status of Land, Sea and Space Grant Institution.

It’s summer TOUR TIME 🎉
05/27/2026

It’s summer TOUR TIME 🎉

LARS is open for the summer season 😄

Our front gate will be open daily from 9:30am-4pm for the summer. Tours are at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. No reservations needed for groups less than 10 people- we recommend arriving about 15 minutes early to secure tickets for your desired tour time.

Come meet our muskoxen, reindeer, and wood bison and learn all about them from our LARS tour guides.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or 907-474-5724
or visit our website https://www.uaf.edu/lars/outreach-education.php

Photo credit- UAF Photo

Don’t miss out! 🎉🥳
05/21/2026

Don’t miss out! 🎉🥳

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Arctic Research Open House! We were excited to welcome more than 660...
05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Arctic Research Open House! We were excited to welcome more than 660 community members, students, families, researchers, and partners together for an evening of connection, discovery, and Arctic science.

A special thank you to all of the individuals and groups who supported, staffed, organized, and participated in the event. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm helped create a meaningful experience that showcased the incredible research and collaboration happening across UAF and beyond.

We also want to congratulate our prize winners for participating in this year's AROH Seed Starter challenge, and thank everyone who participated throughout the evening. We appreciate everyone who helped make this event such a success and look forward to continuing to share Arctic research with our community!

Photo Credit: Eric Marshall

Rooted in place, growing together 🌱🗺️Our event map is a quick look at the wide reach of Arctic and Alaska research happe...
05/13/2026

Rooted in place, growing together 🌱🗺️

Our event map is a quick look at the wide reach of Arctic and Alaska research happening across the University of Alaska Fairbanks community, which we'll be show casing tomorrow during Arctic Research Open House!

Join us tomorrow on UAF’s Troth Yeddha’ Campus from 4–7 p.m. Explore hands-on activities, meet researchers behind the work, and discover how research connects directly to communities across the Arctic.

Pick up a map at our info station. Plus — enjoy a free ice cream social hosted by the UAF Vice Chancellor for Research! 🍦❄️

Free parking and access across West Ridge. Look for the signs!

05/01/2026
05/01/2026

What does the future of the Arctic look like? 🌎 Find out at the 2026 Arctic Research Open House!

Step inside the facilities, meet the experts, and get a front-row seat to the science, engineering, and creativity happening right here at UAF. Whether you’re interested in permafrost tech or bike powered electricity, there is something for everyone to discover.

🗓️ Thursday, May 14
⏰ 4-7 PM
📍 UAF West Ridge
💰 FREE admission, parking & ice cream !

Hosted by the UAF Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

Save the date for this year's Arctic Research Open House, coming to campus Thursday, May 14th from 4-7PM!Rooted in Fairb...
04/08/2026

Save the date for this year's Arctic Research Open House, coming to campus Thursday, May 14th from 4-7PM!

Rooted in Fairbanks, UAF research sprouts solutions for Alaska and the Arctic! Visit West Ridge to meet researchers in your community, and see how UAF research branches across science, engineering, and creative activity.

• Park for free along Koyukuk Drive
• Explore West Ridge to win prizes
• Free ice cream hosted by the Office of Vice Chancellor for Research

Minors must be accompanied by an adult

06/13/2025
A lookback at the Arctic Research Open House from last week, what a fantastic turnout and opportunity to share UAF resea...
05/22/2025

A lookback at the Arctic Research Open House from last week, what a fantastic turnout and opportunity to share UAF research with the Fairbanks community!

Looking for sunshine, science and free ice cream? We’ve got it! Stop by the Arctic Research Open House today on West Rid...
05/15/2025

Looking for sunshine, science and free ice cream? We’ve got it! Stop by the Arctic Research Open House today on West Ridge from 4-7pm. Park for free along Koyukuk drive and join UAF researchers to explore the unknown and discovery the extraordinary in Arctic Research ☀️🔬🍦

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212 West Ridge Research Building
Fairbanks, AK
99775

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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