News from AK CASC

Knowledge You Can Touch: Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center Brings Learning to Life at the Arctic Research Open House

By Lia Ferguson | May 26, 2026

This month, the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center took part in the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Arctic Research Open House, an event that draws hundreds of Fairbanks residents to the Troth Yeddha’ campus for a day of learning and science engagement. Researchers from across the university, including a number of AK CASC researchers, showed up to share their work through engaging activities. 

How a single Twitter DM, sent years ago, sparked an AK CASC effort to prepare a new generation of science communications 

By Christian Thorsberg | January 13, 2025

When the pandemic reinforced the importance of responsible science communication, two Alaska scientists hatched big plans.

Introducing Seven Newly Funded Alaska CASC Research Projects

By Christian Thorsberg | January 3, 2025

Salmon, caribou, permafrost, and wildfire are just some of the priority areas identified by this year’s primary investigators.

Announcing Two Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities

By Christian Thorsberg | December 19, 2024

Now recruiting Postdoctoral Fellows in Climate Program Evaluation and Avalanche Science Communication.

Inaugural Alaska CASC Interns Shine, Communicating Science Stories Across the State

By Christian Thorsberg | November 5, 2024

A children’s book, museum exhibit and media kit were just some of the science storytelling projects completed during the internship

AK CASC Tribal Liaisons and Researchers Lead and Learn at Historic Tribal Climate Conference

By Christian Thorsberg | October 23, 2024

Hundreds of Indigenous leaders, knowledge holders, artists and scientists, along with many non-Indigenous partners, were welcomed to Anchorage in September for the National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference (NTICC), the first ever national tribal conference addressing climate change held in Alaska.

At latest PI-AK exchange, subsistence and sovereignty take center stage

By Christian Thorsberg | September 16, 2024

The two CASCs shared ocean-spanning reflections at the Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference in late July.