ACEP showcases its research at the Arctic Research Open House
Addie Norgaard, left, tests the electricity-generating bicycle led by Tom Marsik.
June 04, 2025
The Arctic Research Open House drew over 800 attendees on May 15, surpassing last year’s turnout. The open house is an annual event held on the West Ridge of the University of Alaska ²ÊÉñix¹ÙÍø’ Troth Yeddha' campus, showcasing the university’s Arctic research.
ACEP hosted a booth with three different hands-on activities and insightful presentations, highlighting ACEP’s innovative work.
Addie Norgaard, left, and Kate Modler set up a hands-on hydrokinetic activity.
Tom Marsik led a bicycle generator activity. As participants pedaled the bicycle, different types of bulbs lit up to monitor wattage output. A friendly competition started as attendees tried to top the wattage leaderboard throughout the open house.
People were not the only visitors at ACEP’s booths. Arrow, the dog, checks out the hydrokinetic booth.
Elizabeth Dobbins led demonstrations of the development version of the new Alaska Energy Data Gateway website. She used a battery-based generator John Haverlack provided to run the 50W monitor for her presentation. Visitors took the opportunity to explore and compare community energy data via an engaging online dashboard.
Kate Modler and Addie Norgaard facilitated a hands-on hydrokinetic design challenge. Attendees built their own turbine prototypes using different configurations of cutlery and tested which one generated the highest voltage.
Visitors of all ages enjoyed the research and creativity happening at ACEP and other programs at UAF.