UAF Department of Science and Environmental Journalism

04/29/2026

DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING!! The CLA StoryWorks Field Intensive puts you in the field documenting real research, real people and real stories under real deadlines.

No press releases. No assignments. Just you, the story and the environment.

📍 Fairbanks + Tok, Alaska
📅 June 7–13, 2026
👥 4 students selected
💰 All expenses covered + $1,000 compensation

🗓 Apply by May 1 at 5pm AKST
👉 https://forms.gle/VDqDPHtrPLDyNnBs9

Made possible by Transformative Experience Funding.

04/20/2026

Sounds like a great opportunity!

Do you love science — and sharing it with others?

We're looking for motivated upper-level undergrads, recent graduates and grad students to join our Science Communication Internship at the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center.

You'll work alongside scientists and science communication experts, gaining hands-on experience translating complex research into content that speaks to real people.

Applications close May 8, 2026
Questions? Contact Suzanna Caldwell at [email protected]

Apply here: https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/communication-science-intern-temporary-international-arctic-research-center-iarc-fairbanks-alaska-united-states

04/07/2026

Real stories. Real deadlines. Real fieldwork. The CLA StoryWorks Field Intensive is your chance to report from the field—documenting real research in Tok, Alaska.

📍 Fairbanks + Tok
📅 June 7–13
💰 All costs covered + $1,000 compensation

👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/VDqDPHtrPLDyNnBs9
🗓 Deadline: May 1

03/23/2026

We invite you to help shape the future of the UAF College of Liberal Arts. Join us as finalists for the CLA dean position present their vision for the college. Attend in person or via livestream, ask questions, and share your feedback.

📅 Public Presentations (8:30–9:30 a.m.)
• Dr. MaryTheresa Seig — Monday, March 30
• Dr. Alvin Malesky — Tuesday, March 31
• Dr. Carrie Baker — Tuesday, April 7

📍 BP Design Theatre (in person + livestream available)

Additional opportunities to connect:
• Faculty & Staff Meet and Greet: 2–3 p.m.
• Student Meet and Greet: 3:30–4:30 p.m.

RSVP, livestream links, candidate info, question submission and feedback forms:
https://www.uaf.edu/provost/provost-units/cladean.php

03/12/2026

Last month the UAF Department of Science and Environmental Journalism welcomed environmental journalist Michelle Nijhuis as part of the Snedden Speaker Series.

Nijhuis spoke with students about reporting on climate change and conservation, and the challenge of covering what she calls “slow emergencies,” environmental crises that unfold over decades.

At UAF, students studying science and environmental journalism report on environmental change in real time across Alaska, from melting ice and wildfire smoke to subsistence policy and resource development.

Read the story:
https://www.uaf.edu/cla/news/2026/widening-the-frame.php

Up next in the Snedden Speaker Series:
Join us for our next lecture featuring Alaska journalist Paula Dobbyn, who will discuss the power of local journalism and reporting in Alaska.

The Power of Local Journalism: Now More Than Ever
Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Time: 7pm-8:30pm AKST
Location: BP Design Theatre
Zoom Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/83845142356