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2024 Alaska Seismicity Summary
Full text linkThe Alaska Earthquake Center reported 39,836 seismic events in Alaska and neighboring regions in 2024. The largest earthquakes were two magnitude 6.3 events that were part of a swarm of M6 events on December 8-9 in the Andreanof Islands region of Alaska. The first occurred on December 8 at 19:57:07 UTC, and the second occurred at 00:15:30 on December 9, followed by an M6.1 23 minutes later. Other strong earthquakes include two M6.0 events, one on May 19 and one on July 19, both south of Yunaska Island in the Islands of Four Mountains region of the Aleutians, and the strongest mainland earthquake, an M5.9, off the coast of Port Alexander in Southeast Alaska on January 12. We continued to monitor the 2020 M7.8 Simeonof sequence, but all other previous sequences and swarms have dropped below one event per day and are no longer being tracked. Numerous short-lived swarms occurred in 2024 and will be discussed below.1. Abstract 2. Introduction 3. Notable seismic events 3.1. December 8-9 Adak Island Swarm 3.2. January 19 M5.3 Salcha Earthquake
3.3. Kaktovik Swarm 3.4. Ulaneak Creek Swarm 3.5. Landslides 3.6. Volcanic Events 4. Ongoing aftershock sequences and swarms
4.1. 2020 M7.8 Simeonof aftershock sequence 5. Glacial seismicity and Wright Glacier cluster 6. Acknowledgments 7. Reference
Powering and Unifying Long-ranged Sensor Ecosystems (PULSE)
No full textMentor: Dayne Broderson, Our project is called Powering and Unifying Long-range Sensor Ecosystems (or PULSE). The project focuses on evaluating technology for remote sensing applications; namely, non-cellular communication and solar power. The goal is to work with high school students and evaluate the technology's effectiveness as a tool for learning, while also looking at the viability of the data collected for citizen science applications
UAF Aeronautics Club
No full textMentor: Dr. Michael Hatfield, The UAF Aeronautics Club aspires to design and manufacture unmanned radio controlled (RC) aircraft. Developing improved techniques to continuously advance the club's capabilities is our priority along with training and educating future engineers and RC pilots in their specific area of interest
Salivary Cortisol and Correlations to Academic Performance
No full textMentor: Dr. Jennifer Peterson; Stress has far-reaching consequences, not just for individuals but society generally. How do we mitigate these consequences of stress and workload?
This study was unable to make strong conclusions about correlations between cortisol but weak correlations exist which may be more well-emphasized by a larger sample size. This study helped to generate a concrete future methodology that may be replicated in the future at greater length
Extracting Ancient DNA from the North Slope
No full textMentor: Dr. Diana Wolf; We have access to spruce wood that was found thawing out of permafrost on the North Slope. We have successfully extracted DNA from five of the eight samples. Our goal is to extract and sequence DNA from the samples, determine their species, and reconstruct past climates of the North Slope
Equisetum growth on a permafrost gradient
No full textMentor: Dr. Katie Spellman; Poster research presentation of Equisetum growth in Bonanza Creek
Intimate Partner Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA): Technological Tools and Tactics
Full text linkThis fact sheet provides a brief overview of the technological tools and associated behavioral tactics used to facilitate abuse against intimate partners, as documented in the research literature
Breaking boundaries: the function of supernatural women in Arthurian literature
Full text linkThesis (M.A.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2025Women in Arthurian literature tend to be overlooked in favor of the knights. This thesis focuses on supernatural women in three texts: Parzival, Le Morte D’Arthur, and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Examining the behavior and actions of these women places the male protagonists’ behavior into a new light. Parzival is placed on his narratively correct path by Cundrie’s rebuke. Arthur is given Excalibur by The Lady of the Lake, and is further protected by Nimue, allowing him to survive until the text demands his death. The Mage, a new addition to the Arthurian literature, both protects and advises Arthur on his path to reclaiming his kingly birthright. This thesis concludes that supernatural women function in a specific manner, a guiding role, within Arthurian literature.Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Theoretical overview -- Chapter 2: The many forms of guidance -- 2.1 The rebuke -- 2.2 The many faces of the lady of the lake -- Chapter 3: Different, yet the same -- 3.1 New portrayals of Arthurian women -- Chapter 4: Conclusion
Evaluating sustainability policies by measuring well-being: evidence from Mongolia
Full text linkDissertation (Ph.D.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2025The study examines the relationship between sustainability policies and resident well-being within Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's Ger district, through a case study of the 19th subdistrict of the Bayanzurkh district. The primary research question is: Are well-being attributes being used to determine the efficacy of sustainability policies? Using mixed methods, survey questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups with 30 participants across three stakeholder groups (Ger district residents, subdistrict officials, and district officials), the research identified 15 key well-being attributes. The identified well-being attributes were used to assess whether these attributes serve as efficacy determinants in sustainability policies across national, municipal, and district governance levels. The study revealed significant gaps between policy objectives and implementation outcomes. While sustainability policies demonstrated clear goals on paper, they consistently lacked implementation mechanisms, designated agents, and dedicated funding streams. For example, air quality deteriorated significantly, as measurements of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) revealed an alarming upward trend, rising from 213 μg∕m3 in 2020 to 262 μg∕m3 in 2023. Infrastructure deficits remained severe, with 75% of residents reporting having only unpaved roads and 95% relying on pit latrines. Public service accessibility showed marked disparities, with 70% of residents expressing some level of dissatisfaction with school accessibility. The research advances the understanding of using well-being attributes to measure sustainability policy effectiveness in informal settlements. Recommendations include the use of well-being attributes when developing sustainability policies, strengthening implementation mechanisms, prioritizing infrastructure development, and enhancing community engagement in planning processes. The findings have significant implications for policymakers and urban planners working in rapidly urbanizing contexts, demonstrating the critical importance of aligning sustainability initiatives with resident well-being outcomes.Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.0 Introduction -- 1.1 Well-being and sustainability -- 1.2 Introduction to Ger District of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia -- 1.3 Hypothesis and variables in the study -- 1.4 References. Chapter 2: Literature review -- 2.0 Introduction -- 2.1 Methods for conducting a literature review -- 2.2 Definitions of sustainability -- 2.3 Definitions of well-being -- 2.4 The linkage between sustainability and well-being -- 2.5 Well-being attributes and sustainability policies -- 2.6 Well-being attributes -- 2.6.1 The well-being attributes of the study -- 2.7 References. Chapter 3: Methods -- 3.0 Introduction -- 3.1 Case study -- 3.2 Pilot study -- 3.3 Research site -- 3.4 Research participants -- 3.5 Mixed methods -- 3.5.1 The rationale for using mixed methods -- 3.5.2 Quantitative components -- 3.5.3 Qualitative components -- 3.6 Data analysis -- 3.6.1 Quantitative data analysis techniques -- 3.6.2 Qualitative data analysis methods -- 3.7 Satisfaction scores -- 3.8 Conclusion -- 3.10 References. Chapter 4: Results -- 4.0 Introduction -- 4.1 Analyzing cross-stakeholder perceptions of well-being attributes -- 4.2 General demographics -- 4.3 Well-being attributes -- 4.3.1 Satisfaction with health -- 4.3.2 Air quality -- 4.3.3 Water accessibility -- 4.3.4 Green space accessibility -- 4.3.5 Schools accessibility -- 4.3.6 Kindergarten accessibility -- 4.3.7 Telecommunication -- 4.3.8 Transportation -- 4.3.9 Waste collection service -- 4.3.10 Satisfaction with volunteer opportunities -- 4.3.11 Financial resources -- 4.3.12 Recreation -- 4.3.13 Workplace accessibility -- 4.3.14 Residential street surface types -- 4.3.15 Toilet types used by households -- 4.4 Well-being score based on the seven-point Likert Scale -- 4.5 Sustainability policy evaluation results using the fundamental elements of policy -- 4.5.1 Alignment between policy documents and well-being attributes -- 4.5.2 Analysis of the four fundamental elements of policy -- 4.6 Sustainability policy evaluation results using the seven criteria -- 4.7 Conclusion -- 4.8 References. Chapter 5: Discussion -- 5.0 Introduction -- 5.1 The research participants -- 5.1.1 Ger District residents -- 5.1.2 District officials -- 5.1.3 Subdistrict officials -- 5.2 The well-being attributes -- 5.2.1 Air quality -- 5.2.2 Satisfaction with health -- 5.2.3 Water accessibility -- 5.2.4 Green space accessibility -- 5.2.5 School accessibility -- 5.2.6 Kindergarten accessibility -- 5.2.7 Telecommunication -- 5.2.8 Transportation -- 5.2.9 Waste collection service -- 5.2.10 Toilet facility -- 5.2.11 Volunteer opportunities -- 5.2.12 Financial resources -- 5.2.13 Satisfaction with individual development opportunities -- 5.2.14 Workplace accessibility -- 5.2.15 Residential street surface types -- 5.3 The linkage between well-being and the Municipalities' sustainability policies -- 5.4 Well-being attributes satisfaction scores -- 5.5 Key well-being attributes: a statistical analysis -- 5.6 Conclusion -- 5.7 References. Chapter 6: Recommendations. Chapter 7: Conclusion -- 7.0 Introduction -- 7.1 Summary of key findings -- 7.2 Theoretical implications -- 7.3 Practical implications -- 7.4 Research limitations -- 7.5 Future research directions -- 7.6 Concluding remarks
Beyond the First Semester: Unpacking Student Motivation and Retention Challenges in Russian Language Learning
Full text linkMentor: Dr. Wendy Whitehead-Martelle; A poster showcasing why Russian courses at UAF experience significant drop-off after one or two semesters. This student-driven research project explores why students start Russian, why many stop, and what support structures could help them continue