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

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    Jennifer Carroll

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    Anthropology, indigenous research, oral history, indigenous education, place-based education and program development, feminist anthropology, women and culture.

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    Sarah Fowell

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    Reconstruction of ancient ecosystems and climates through identification of pollen and spores preserved in lacustrine sediments or rocks.

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    Ilana Kingsley

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    Emerging technologies in libraries and higher education; content management systems (Drupal, WordPress Islandora and more); social media; print and web indexing. Teaches library science, library information and research.