Community Outreach

Interior Alaska Science Fair

 
Every year, the education department chooses projects at the Interior Alaska Science Fair that demonstrate Alaska-related exhibit themes. Student collections of specimens and/or observations of natural and cultural history phenomena are important. We judge the exhibit on the clarity of the hypothesis, research methodology, conclusions, and how the exhibit theme is interpreted. Only six awards are given each year.
 
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Museum Education awards!
 

2026 Museum Education Award Winners

science fair display about songbirds

 

 

 

Cold Spring Late Wings— Annabelle Grunau, Randy Smith, 7th grade

Science Fair display about rocks

 

 

 

Sparkle! Chemistry & Color, Geology & Gems — Arleigh Allen, ICS, 3rd Grade

Science fair display about inuit donuts

 

 

 

Uqsrukuaqtaq (Iñuit Donuts) Old School vs. New School — Willow Strebe, Effie Kokrine Charter

science fair display about fungi

 

 

 

Fairbanks Fungi— Maria Jenkins, Felipe Jenkins, BEST, 3rd/ 1st grade

science fair display about fox colors

 

 

 

How does the Fox Change its Fur Colors — Daisy Sorrells, Delta Elementary, Kindergarten

Science fair display about plant preservation

 

 

 

Traditional Vs. Modern Methods of Plant Preservation — Nick Prax, Effie Kokrine Charter


 


Science Potpourri

A woman and two children look at images on a table through 3-D glasses.Science Potpourri is a Â鶹ԭ´´F tradition! For more than 20 years, the free community event has entertained and inspired the Fairbanks community with science shows, make-and-take-home activities, demos and lots of fun for all ages. Starting in 2012,

From 2012-2015, our Education department held Nanotechnology activities in collaboration with Research Assistant Professors Shiva and Nilima Hullavarad (INE). In 2016, we celebrated in collaboration with Â鶹ԭ´´MN Genomic Resources and the Institute of Arctic Biology. Starting in 2017, we have offered activities about the Sun, the aurora, the Solar System, and other space science topics.

Â鶹ԭ´´MN Education & Public Programs is part of the .

 

Two children stand in front of a cardboard cutout of a grizzly bear.

 

Community Fairs

Look for us at local community events: the Fairbanks Families Partnership Health Fair in September, in April, and others!

 

 

Child looking at a grizzly bear skull replica through a magnifying glass.Â鶹ԭ´´MN Science Night

Enhance your school‘s family science night or other special event with hands-on museum objects and activities. We can provide a museum educator and activities for a complete event or complement your existing plans with an educator and single activity. Visit our Â鶹ԭ´´MN Science Night page for more information.