The University of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Native languages, fisheries or northern engineering, our experts can help make your project a success.

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Featured experts

  • Peter Bieniek

    Peter Bieniek

    October 28, 2022

    Peter Bieniek is an expert in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø climatology, climate variability and change, dynamical downscaling, and regional climate.

  • Jill Faudree

    Jill Faudree

    October 28, 2022

    Working on problems primarily in structural graph theory, which are mathematical structures used to model pairwise relations between objects.

  • Tobias Schwoerer

    Tobias Schwoerer

    October 28, 2022

    Tobias Schwoerer is an applied economist with expertise in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s resource management issues, particularly the response to invasive species and the effects of environmental change on the economy.