Alaska EPSCoR Events

 

Upcoming Events

 

  • Mar27-28

    Alaska Science Olympiad Division B

      University of Alaska Fairbanks
     
    The annual Alaska Science Olympiad Division B for middle school students will commence at the University of Alaska Fairbanks March 27-28. 

 

  • Mar31

    Workshop on Respectful, Cooperative Research

      ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åF Akasofu Building 501, In-person only
      8 am – 5 pm AKST
    A professional development workshop for researchers and students to learn how to work respectfully and ethically with communities in Alaska and beyond, facilitated by Dr. Mike Koskey from the ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°åF Center for Cross-Cultural Studies. This will be a full day workshop consisting of presentations, group discussions, question sessions, break-out groups. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.


    The deadline to apply is Friday, March 13, 2026, and registration is limited and on a first come first serve basis.

    Limited travel support is available for those outside Fairbanks who would like to attend. Apply for travel support within the registration form. 

 

Annual Events

IGNITE

Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE

January

IGNITE is an annual professional development workshop that brings together University of Alaska faculty, staff, and students for two days of inspiring and instructive presentations, keynote speakers, and discussion sessions.

IGNITE
Julie Benson of Alaska INBRE giving an introduction at IGNITE 2023
Girl receives award at Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad

Spring

Alaska EPSCoR organizes the Alaska statewide Science Olympiad with the College of Engineering and Mines and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Teams of middle school students compete in hands-on science, STEM challenges. Winning teams travel to compete at the national level.

Science Olympiad