News from AK CASC

‘Alaska Voices’ shares climate adaptation stories

By Lia Ferguson | December 3, 2025
Three people smile inside a yellow tent, set up inside a building. The sign above the tent reads, "Welcome to the Alaska Voices Story Tent."

The second season of the podcast “Alaska Voices” launched on Dec. 1, bringing listeners into the lives of Alaskans dealing with one of the most rapidly changing environments on Earth. In episode 1, scientists Chris Waigl and Nancy Fresco discuss how they were pulled into the world of climate science and how scientists can build trust and connections with the communities they serve.

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Join the AK CASC Team – Now hiring Post-Doctoral Fellow and Tribal Liaison

By Mike Delue | April 23, 2024

The Alaska CASC is hiring several new positions! Join our team and support climate adaptation science in Alaska.

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Notice of Open Meeting

By Carolyn Rosner | April 23, 2024

The CASC:NWBP Climate Adaptation Catalyst hiring committee will be conducting Open Meeting interviews in compliance with the Open Meetings guidelines from April 23 to April 25 via Zoom per Alaska Statute 44.62.310 and UA Regulation R02.06.020.

2024 Alaska Forum on the Environment – Science for Alaska communities

By Mike Delue | February 16, 2024

The Alaska Forum on the Environment, an annual gathering in Anchorage, is a central networking and presentation opportunity for the AK CASC.

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Alaska CASC at AGU 2023

By Mike Delue | December 4, 2023

The American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco will feature posters, talks, innovation sessions, and other science presentations by AK CASC researchers.

Visit the UAF booth to connect with other Alaska researchers and graduate students including those from the AK CASC and our frequent collaborators. To find out more about presentations from other regional CASC visit the guide from the National Climate Adaptation Science Center.

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Applications open for tuition-free youth science and art expeditions

By Mike Delue | November 27, 2023

Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska is inviting applications for a unique suite of tuition-free backcountry science and art education programs in summer 2024.