There are a variety of events happening around the state in recognition of IPY. To learn more about these events, click on one of the headers below:

Conferences
Lectures and Public Events
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Conferences

June 29 - July 3, 2008. University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA

On behalf of the United States, the University of Alaska is honored to host the 2008 International Conference on Permafrost (ICOP) under the auspices of the International Permafrost Association (IPA). The Ninth International Conference on Permafrost (NICOP) marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of the IPA and the Fourth ICOP (1983), both having taken place at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Lectures and Public Events

IPY Land and Life Day- June 18, 2008

Dr. Anatoly Zolotukhin, Deputy Rector of International Affairs at Russian State Gubkin University of Oil and Gas, public lecture 2 p.m May 6.

UAF Marine Advisory Program Speaker Series: Nome, Alaska

UAF Marine Advisory Program IPY Speakers Series

For Kids

Polar Palooza

Alaska Statewide High School Science Symposium
UAF Natural Sciences Facility, March 1-2, 2008

April 2008: National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Seward, Alaska, April 25-27, 2008