Research at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ
America's Arctic research university
ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ is the principal research university for the statewide University of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ system.
Our research engages undergraduate and graduate students so they gain skills and knowledge
to become tomorrow's leaders.
By the numbers
News
Aug 21
Leaders in national defense, research and policy will gather with local partners next week in Fairbanks for the annual ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Defense Forum organized by the University of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Fairbanks.
Aug 21
What is this ash from Mount Spurr volcano's 1992 eruption made of?
Aug 20
When large storms hit Western ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ, some areas fare much worse than others. New research studying ex-Typhoon Merbok in September 2022 has found that a complex recipe of topography, tidal influences and seasonal water-level changes contribute to those differences. A University of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Fairbanks-led team determined that the shape of bays and estuaries in the region played a huge role in funneling and amplifying Merbok-driven storm surges.
Events
Thursday, May 14, 2026
ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ West Ridge
Join ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ 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 ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
From Fairbanks roots, ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ research branches across science, engineering, and creativity,
sprouting new solutions for ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ and the Arctic. You’ll meet the researchers behind
the work and see how ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ 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 ÃÛèÖÊÓƵns. To celebrate the Fairbanks community
and the work happening across campus, the ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ 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 ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ-Research@alaska.edu or call 907-474-6000.
Research calendar
Research enterprise
ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ 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 ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ
With more than $200 million in research activity each year, the University of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Fairbanks is ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ's research university. We are ready to step up to R1 and join the top 4% of research universities in the United States.