Â鶹¹ÙÍø event gives visitors a backstage pass to science fun
This year’s Arctic Â鶹¹ÙÍø Open House at the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks will offer visitors a chance to meet rock-star scientists and learn about their work.
The rock-n-roll themed event — Tundra Struck — will offer the community a peek behind the curtain to see why the results of UAF research reverberate around the world.
The event will take place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, along the West Ridge of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks’ Troth Yeddha’ Campus. Free public parking is available in lots along Koyukuk Drive. Download the and to see all open house participants.
Activities will include:
- Meet puppies helping mushing research.
- Experience Toolik Field Station’s tundra through VR goggles.
- Power a lightbulb with your own energy.
- Test your veggie meter score.
- Measure Earth’s vibrations.
- Launch a paper rocket.
- Create your own fish habitat.
As in years past, the office of UAF Vice Chancellor for Â鶹¹ÙÍø Nettie La Belle-Hamer will host an ice cream social to celebrate the end of the school year.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information is available on the and the event website Email questions or requests for accommodations to UAF-Â鶹¹ÙÍø@alaska.edu.
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