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A powerful transmitter in remote Alaska sent long wavelength radio signals into space
Dec. 27, 2022, with the purpose of bouncing them off an asteroid to learn about its
interior. Results of the experiment at the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program research
facility at Gakona could aid efforts to defend Earth from larger asteroids that could
cause significant damage.
Collaboration is one of the most powerful ways to engage students in a learning process
- and yet it can be tricky to manage peer-to-peer relationships and collaboration.
Join ΠΤΣϋΙη colleagues for a conversation about group work, including examples from faculty
who've been practicing collaboration in their courses. Panelists include Wendy Martelle
(LING), Jennifer Tilbury (WRTG), and Gordon Williams (MATH). Μύfor this Zoom-only event scheduled for
Jan. 11 from 10-11:30 a.m.
The Alaska NSF EPSCoR and Alaska NIH INBRE programs are holding a workshop at the Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks from 10:30 a.m. β 7 p.m. on Jan. 11 and 8:30 a.m. β 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 12. The workshop will have three separate tracks for faculty, staff and students (both
graduate and upper-division undergraduates). Topics covered include budgeting, finding
appropriate funding sources, creating an Individual Development Plan, career paths,
and navigating award letters. Μύis required. Travel support may be provided based on available funds. For questions,
reach out to Tara BorlandΜύorΜύJulie Benson.
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What's happening today
Deadlines and reminders
Join ΠΤΣϋΙη eCampus instructional designers for a facilitated βBarn-raising,β which lays
out a set of tasks and deadlines to get your course online and ready to go in just
three days from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily on Jan. 10-12. Participants may joinΜύvia Zoom or in-person, in ΠΤΣϋΙη eCampus's conference room. This is a Canvas-specific barn-raising, so participants
will be expected to build in the Canvas LMS. !
Nanook Recreation offers a variety of strength training group fitness classes free
with membership. All classes are six weeks and meet twice a week. or at the SRC front desk at 907-474-5886.
ΠΤΣϋΙη's 101st commencement is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the Carlson
Center. There will be one ceremony this year. Students who are expecting to walk this
year, should apply to graduate by Feb. 1, 2023. After that date the fee rises to $80;
March 1 is the final deadline. There will be a Q&A session at CTC from 4-6 p.m. on Jan. 26. 2023.
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