The ²ÊÉñix¹ÙÍø 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

  • Patrick Druckenmiller

    Patrick Druckenmiller

    October 28, 2022

    Vertebrate paleontology systematics, museum curation. Study of dinosaurs and marine reptiles from high latitude assemblages to assess their faunal composition, life history strategies and evolution.

  • Nancy Fresco

    Nancy Fresco

    October 28, 2022

    Nancy Fresco is an expert in biology, forest ecology, climate change, conservation biology, resource measurement, landscape ecology, and resource inventory.

  • Regine Hock

    Regine Hock

    October 28, 2022

    Expertise in glaciology, including the use of modeling and field data to assess glacier mass changes, predicting the response of glaciers to future climate change, and assessing the implications on sea-level and hydrology.