Alaska Center for Conservation Science (ACCS) is a center for research, education, and scholarship at the University of Alaska
Anchorage that is committed to providing the public, industry, and agency partners
with information to facilitate effective biological conservation and management of
the state’s natural resources. Our faculty and staff conduct basic and applied research,
serve a wide range of data to the public, offer professional services, and provide
educational opportunities. Data and expertise provided by ACCS are also used by state
and federal agencies and NGOs for environmental and conservation planning. Research
at ACCS focuses on aquatic ecology, botany and vegetation ecology, wildlife ecology, landscape ecology, and invasive species.
Conservation Data Portals
The conservation data portals maintained by Alaska Center for Conservation Science
(ACCS) include the long-term datasets that are core to our ability to provide the
scientific basis for effective biological conservation in Alaska. For additional spatial
and non-spatial datasets produced by ACCS, see the ACCS Data Catalog. ACCS also maintains
a code repository of analytical scripts and tools through Github.
The Environment and Natural Resources Institute (ENRI) is an interdisciplinary group of core staff and faculty affiliates with the shared
goal of improving understanding of environmental and natural resource issues in cold
regions. ENRI relies heavily upon external funding through competitive grants and
cooperative agreements. Important funding agencies include the National Science Foundation,
the USDA Forest Service and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Stable Isotope Lab
The Stable Isotope Lab (ENRI SIL) is a state-of-the-art analytical facility that quantifies stable isotope ratios to
assist researchers studying processes on short and long time scales. The lab utilizes
two ThermoFinnigan Continuous Flow Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers (Delta Plus XP
and Delta Advantage V) with four gas preparation systems for the measurement of the
stable isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur (δD, δ13C, δ15N, δ18O and δ34S) on a diversity of natural samples (plant, animal, soil, sediment, water, and atmospheric
gas). The lab also employs three Picarro Wavelength Scanned Cavity Ring-Down Spectrometers
for the measurement of the stable isotopes of hydrogen and oxygen in liquid water
samples. The lab is currently capable of accommodating natural abundance samples
for all the species mentioned above. ENRI SIL is also able to analyze liquid water
samples enriched in δD, δ18O or both.
The Montgomery Dickson Center expands the instruction, appreciation, and enjoyment of Japanese language and culture,
engage in public outreach, enhance existing and future international exchange activities
with Japan, and serve the University of Alaska and the State of Alaska as a resource
with respect to Japanese bilateral relations and understanding.
The Monty Dickeson Center's three main objectives are:
- to encourage, complement, and expand Japanese Language instruction within UAA and
throughout the State of Alaska,
- to provide opportunities for Alaskans to experience, appreciate, understand, and enjoy
high-quality, significant, and culturally meaningful Japanese programs and events,
and
- to serve as a locus within the university for facilitating student and faculty exchanges,
programmatic collaborations, and enhanced cooperation between Alaska and Japan.
The Japan Center is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences at UAA and includes
a traditional demonstration Tea Room, located in the Social Sciences Building. Management
of the Center is run by a director and is advised and assisted by a community advisory
board comprised of UAA and public members.
Model United Nations (Model UN) is a simulation of one or more of the bodies of the United Nations. The Model UN of Alaska is an important international educational experience, which
has been organized and offered through voluntary cooperative efforts.
Ever since 1982, Alaska high school and university students have had the opportunity
to participate in a simulation of the United Nations here in Alaska. Originally offered
by Alaska Pacific University, the University of Alaska Anchorage has hosted the Model
UN of Alaska since 1993.
The Department of Political Science, within the UAA College of Arts and Sciences,
is the university body responsible for coordinating all aspects of the MUN. In fact,
UAA students (The Secretariat) both organize and participate in the simulation.
UAA Planetarium and Visualization Theater offers a cutting-edge, full-dome experience with an all-digital definiti projector
system made by Sky-Skan, Inc. Two Sony SXRD projectors illuminate the dome with over 12 million pixels, creating
a razor-sharp image. The dome is 10-meters (33 feet) in diameter and the theater has
62 seats (with tablet arms for notetaking) and three ADA spots. The projector system
can be operated in a "live" mode, enabling the operator to fly you through the Universe
in real time. We also offer full-dome movies on a variety of subjects. (Please check
our show listing to see which shows are currently being offered). The planetarium
also has a Dolby 5.1 surround sound system with a subwoofer, for a seat-shaking experience.
The UAA Planetarium is available for
private bookings when there are no classes or public shows scheduled. Bookings are based on an hourly
rate and are independent on how many seats are filled. Our theater can hold up to
64 attendees. Discounts are given to school and youth groups. All bookings have an
astronomer who is available to do live shows and answer questions.
Visit the Current Shows website to find out what shows are available.
UAA STEM Day is an interactive event hosted at UAA to promote the exciting careers
in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM Day is hosted by CAS, CoE,
and CoH, and happens every Fall semester.
At the event, a variety of activities are hosted, including:
- Interactive Activities & Presentations
- Science Demonstration Shows
- Free Planetarium Shows
- Tours
