The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a leader in Arctic research and issues facing the circumpolar North. Our experts are available to help journalists, policymakers, students and educators by providing current and accurate information about a wide range of topics. UAF scientists focus on the people, animals, plants and systems of the circumpolar North and how the Arctic affects the global climate. Whether you need information about permafrost or Alaska Native languages, fisheries or northern engineering, our experts can help make your project a success.

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Featured experts

  • Richard Collins

    Richard Collins

    October 28, 2022

    Design and operation of laser radar (lidar) systems at the Lidar Research Laboratory at Poker Flat Research Range. He has conducted studies on the ozone hole, the meteorology of the stratosphere and mesosphere, fluid dynamics of waves and turbulence, noctilucent clouds, volcanic plume tracking, forest fires, and fisheries. Remote sensing.

  • Casey Matney

    Casey Matney

    October 28, 2022

    Casey Matney’s program responsibilities span the spectrum from livestock and range to soils and horticulture. He is the state coordinator for the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program and president of the National Association for County Agricultural Agents in Alaska.

  • Paul McCarthy

    Paul McCarthy

    October 28, 2022

    Expertise in fossil soils, also known as paleopedology; nonmarine sedimentary deposition; paleoclimate reconstruction with particular emphasis on high-latitude or paleo-Arctic; and Cretaceous environments.