April, 2026
Issue 11 - Spring 2026
  • Classroom Resources
    • New place-based science resources for Alaska
    • Inspiring science books for your classroom: A note from Patty Brown, ASTA President
  • Science Stars
    • Congratulations to the Alaska Science & Engineering Fair winners!
    • Bethel’s First LEGO League Dirt Busters team wins award at the Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference
  • Celebrating Science
    • Interior Alaska Science Fair draws over 400 projects
  • Opportunities for Educators
    • Anchored in Data: Bring Alaska Mariculture into Your Classroom
    • Applications now open for the Alaka Knowledge, Science, and Education Alliance!
    • Summer Wildfire and Wildlife Course for Educators in Denali National Park
    • Summer professional development opportunities with AK DEED
    • Plan ahead for 2027!
  • Opportunities for Students
    • Open enrollment for UAA's Summer Engineering Academies
    • Sign up for the summer 2026 Bonanza Creek Science Adventure Camp!
    • Application open for the Arctic STEM Summer Camp
    • "Between the Lines" summer camps available at Sitka Sound Science Center
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The NNA-CO hosted a regional community meeting in Bethel, AK immediately following the Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference. NNA-CO team members, PIs, community partners, and members of Arctic communities came together to learn more about how NNA projects are engaging on the ground and making a regional impact. The meeting also created opportunities for informal exchange across NNA projects and with local organizations and community leaders in Bethel, while gathering feedback on plans for the NNA synthesis and evaluation report.
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The NNA-CO hosted a virtual evaluation focus session on May 20, 2026 to help inform the upcoming NNA evaluation and synthesis report. This session included an overview of the topics, questions, and methods planned for the comprehensive report, as well as opportunities for participants to share insights and learn from others implementing evaluations of NNA-funded projects.
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The NNA-CO hosted a virtual evaluation focus session on May 5, 2026 to help inform the upcoming NNA evaluation and synthesis report. This session included an overview of the topics, questions, and methods planned for the comprehensive report, as well as opportunities for participants to share insights and learn from others implementing evaluations of NNA-funded projects.
March, 2026
March, 2026
  • NNA-CO Evaluation Focus Sessions
  • Arctic Data Center - Science Advisory Board Call for Nominations
  • Beyond Doom & Gloom: Teaching & Learning about Climate Change as Polar Scientists
  • Arctic Encounter Summit
  • NNA Project Highlight - Permafrost Discovery Gateway
  • Upcoming Events
February, 2026
February, 2026
  • 2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting
  • Resource Available from the NNA-CO - Arctic Scientists in the Classroom: Principles for Designing Community-Centered Educational Programs
  • 2026 Arctic Data Center Community Survey
  • The Navigating the New Arctic Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program
  • NNA International Community Meeting at ASSW 2026
  • NNA Project Highlight - What Once was Snow – A new book published by AROSS
  • Upcoming Events
February, 2026
Issue 10 - Winter 2026
  • Classroom Resources
    • Track blowing snow and low visibility with your students using GLOBE Observer
    • Apply for a grant to conduct environmental research with your students
  • Celebrating Science
    • New GLOBE video features Alaska citizen science
  • Opportunities for Educators
    • Register for the "Beyond the Ice: Interconnected Arctic Mosaic" course with WildRose Education
    • 2026 Summer Math Institute for Teachers to be held in Sitka
    • Alaska Geographic teacher professional development courses now enrolling for summer 2026
    • Alaska Project Learning Tree offers free
    • Alaska Outdoor and Environmental Education Symposium and Film Screening
  • Opportunities for Students
    • Submit your project to the Interior Alaska Science Fair
    • Save the Date: Alaska Science & Engineering Fair - "Science to Scale"
    • Apply to join a FREE 12-day expedition exploring science, art, and backcountry travel
    • Sign up for the summer 2026 Bonanza Creek Science Adventure Camp and Leaders in Training!