ACEP showcases its research at the Arctic Research Open House

June 2, 2026

The Arctic Research Open House drew more than 660 community members on May 14. The open house is an annual event held on the West Ridge of the University of Â黨ÊÓƵ Fairbanks’ Troth Yeddha’ campus, showcasing the university’s Arctic research.

Through conversations with researchers, hands-on activities and demonstrations, attendees of all ages explored UAF research, which addresses challenges and opportunities across Â黨ÊÓƵ and the Arctic.

See photos below for ACEP highlights at the event. (All photos by Amanda Byrd/ACEP)

A person is on a bike while the other person is checking to see if any bulbs light up.
Adrian Burke and Audrey Welsh test a bike to generate electricity as they set up the ACEP booth.
People gather at a tent on a lawn.
People line up to try activities at the ACEP booth during the Arctic Research Open House.
A person is holding a software defined radio to show the other person its many uses.
Kjell Olson demonstrates many uses of a software defined radio, a system in which many traditional radio functions are handled through software rather than hardware.
A person is showing a girl and her parent a walkie-talkie and monitors.
Kjell Olson demonstrates how a software defined radio (a system in which many traditional radio functions are handled through software rather than hardware) can be used by showing how the walkie-talkie in his hand sends signals. The equipment on the table is a prototype of an SDR setup he is working on.
A young person pedals hard on a bike as three people look on.
A young attendee pedals hard to generate electricity as his friends and ACEP’s Audrey Welsh cheer him on.
A young person pedals hard on a bike as people look on.
A young attendee tries to generate electricity by pedaling hard as people look on.