Each summer the University of Alaska Fairbanks hosts an epic 5-6 weeks long academic and lifetime adventure summer program, focused on solutions to many of the problems that Alaska encounters. The program not only prepares students for college, it provides an opportunity to explore campus life, help solve real-world problems, and make memories that will last a lifetime. This unique experience can change students’ lives!
2024 Two Epic Summer Programs
The T3 Alaska/Upward Bound Summer Programs wrapped up with incredible success, engaging over 50 students across two sessions. June introduced younger students to cutting-edge technology, earth monitoring, and hands-on learning experiences, while July’s advanced session focused on energy, climate, and oceanic projects. From drone-based community projects to in-depth explorations of environmental concerns, students gained valuable skills and insights that will inspire them long after the summer ends.
2023 Four Environmental Strand Program
Fifty students from Rural Alaska and North Pole joined together and tackle problems related to Renewable Energy, Ocean Science, Earth Observation, and Climate Science. The program began in Anchorage at UAA on May 30. From there, students split into their academic focus teams and head out on a field trip to Juneau, Denali, Kotzebue, or Valdez. Each trip was designed to introduce students to the sticky problems faced in each community. The last two weeks of the program was spent in Fairbanks living on the UAF campus and finishing student projects
2022 One Ocean Program
2022 One Ocean ProgramIn 2022, Upward Bound students from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and from the University of Hawaii Maui College (UH-MC) participated in a high school summer program experience like no other – the One Ocean Summer Program. One Ocean was spearheaded by Upward Bound Directors Jana Wilkinson from UH-MC and Adam Low from the UAF. The One Ocean Summer Program utilized T3 Alliance project based learning framework to address mutual energy and climatic problems impacting their communities.