2024 Tsunami Bowl

The Tsunami Bowl, hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) since 1998, is a vibrant three-day quiz bowl competition in Seward, Alaska. The Tsunami Bowl is a weekend competition for students in ocean science, featuring research presentations and quiz bowl rounds. It relies on local support to become self-sustaining and promote STEM careers. Contact uaf-tsunamibowl@alaska.edu to get involved. Don't wait as registration closes on November 19, 2023.

Science Resource: Project Learning Tree 'Together for Birds'

Birds offer an accessible and engaging way to introduce students to the natural world, fostering an appreciation for wildlife and empathy towards living beings. Observing birds also promotes mental health and well-being, while providing insight into the interconnectedness of nature. 'Together for Birds' is a downloadable educational resource from Project Learning Tree and American Bird Conservancy, designed for K-5 educators to help students explore the dependence of birds and other creatures on their habitats.

Join the FIRST Lego League:

The upcoming season of FIRST Lego League emphasizes art, challenging teams worldwide to build game models and program autonomous robots while fostering teamwork and perseverance, providing an exemplary STEM learning experience for both students and their educators.

Science Stars!

Celebrating Science by Students and Educators

When a 2011 bridge and levee project on the Tanana River cut off a slough, Salcha residents grew concerned about how the project would affect the health of this waterway and its fish populations, including Yukon River Chinook salmon. The Tanana Valley Watershed Association (TVWA) proposed a 10-year scientific study and asked Salcha Elementary to be its partner in the project. Salcha students collected 1200 data points along the slough. Tori Brannan, a former teacher and principal, and her daughter Teslin Brannan remained involved beyond the study’s completion in 2021. Tori is a GLOBE Trained Educator; Telsin returns each year to teach GLOBE data collection protocols to the young scientists at Salcha Elementary. Both Tori and Teslin presented their findings from the study at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2022 Fall Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Subsequently, Teslin and Tori have presented at the Alaska sections of the American Water Resources Association and the American Fisheries Society conferences. Read more of Tori and Teslin’s story and learn more about GLOBE on their website.

Teaching about Climate and Energy?

A team of educators and scientists have reviewed and organized the best free teaching resources for K-12 students. You'll also find professional development tools and a network of other teachers passionate about teaching climate.