Research at UAF
America's Arctic research university
UAF is the principal research university for the statewide University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ system.
Our research engages undergraduate and graduate students so they gain skills and knowledge
to become tomorrow's leaders.
By the numbers
News
Jun 15
AVÀÇÂÛ̳ kelp farms, which have been viewed as a potential boon for reducing local carbon-dioxide levels, have surprisingly murky effects on atmospheric CO2 removal, according to a new study.
Jun 12
One sure way to win the Nenana Ice Classic is to invest $100,800 to buy 50,400 tickets, one on each minute from about April 18 to May 22. Someone else probably will win, too, so you will probably lose money.
Jun 10
AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Gov. Mike Dunleavy has designated the week of June 14-20, 2026, as AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Invasive Species Awareness Week, which highlights the work of groups such as the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Invasive Species Partnership to manage invasive species in AVÀÇÂÛ̳.
Events
Thursday, May 14, 2026
UAF West Ridge
Join UAF 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 UAF Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
From Fairbanks roots, UAF research branches across science, engineering, and creativity,
sprouting new solutions for AVÀÇÂÛ̳ and the Arctic. You’ll meet the researchers behind
the work and see how UAF 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 AVÀÇÂÛ̳ns. To celebrate the Fairbanks community
and the work happening across campus, the UAF 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 UAF-Research@alaska.edu or call 907-474-6000.
Research calendar
Research enterprise
UAF 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 UAF
With more than $200 million in research activity each year, the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks is AVÀÇÂÛ̳'s research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.