AlaskaX

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is home to academic innovators and adventure-seekers. Researchers worldwide know it as America’s Arctic university. Our first-class faculty integrate teaching, research and public service into all they do, creating a center for groundbreaking science, education and the arts, with an emphasis on the circumpolar North and its diverse peoples.

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Salmon, People, and Place (edX)

Self Paced
Salmon, People, and Place (edX)
Course Auditing
EdX
AlaskaX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Categories
Sci: Environment
Sci: Biology & Life Sciences
Food & Nutrition
Effort
Beginner
Self-Paced
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Russian
Japanese
Salmon, People, and Place (edX)
This course explores the relationships between salmon and people with an emphasis on the special ties of salmon to Indigenous peoples and to Alaska Natives in particular. No wild animal has more profoundly influenced the cultures and well-being of societies in North America than salmon. Salmon and people have [...]
Indigenous
Pacific Northwest
Salmon Populations
Salmon Biology
Alaska
Alaska Natives
Climate Change
People
Salmon
Biology
Natural Resource Management
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Self Paced
Course Auditing
EdX
AlaskaX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Sci: Environment
Sci: Biology & Life Sciences
Food & Nutrition
Beginner
Self-Paced
1-4 Hours/Week
164.00 EUR
English
English
Russian
Japanese

3D Printing Essentials: From Design to Reality (edX)

Self Paced
3D Printing Essentials: From Design to Reality (edX)
Course Auditing
EdX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
AlaskaX
Categories
Art, Architecture & Design
Effort
Beginner
Self-Paced
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
3D Printing Essentials: From Design to Reality (edX)
Dive into the world of 3D printing with this online course! From 3D modeling in Tinkercad to exploring slicing software and printing your creation, this journey transforms beginners into capable makers, ready to bring their unique ideas to life. Start crafting your future, one layer at a time.
3D Printing
Design
3D Modeling
Printing
Tinkercad
3D Printing Software
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Self Paced
Course Auditing
EdX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
AlaskaX
Art, Architecture & Design
Beginner
Self-Paced
1-4 Hours/Week
45.00 EUR
English
English

Arctic Security Fundamentals (edX)

Self Paced
Arctic Security Fundamentals (edX)
Course Auditing
EdX
AlaskaX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Categories
Social Sciences
Sci: Environment
History
Humanities
Effort
Intermediate
Self-Paced
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Russian
Arctic Security Fundamentals (edX)
This course explores the present-day security situation of the Arctic through a focus on the key stakeholders responsible for diplomacy and defense. The Arctic: a region of frigid waters, tundra, and prolonged periods of light and darkness. While it may seem desolate, the Circumpolar North holds a wealth of [...]
Security
Mining
Gas Production
Oil Production
Shipping Management
Artic Security
Artic
Circumpolar North
Cybersecurity
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Self Paced
Course Auditing
EdX
AlaskaX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Social Sciences
Sci: Environment
History
Humanities
Intermediate
Self-Paced
1-4 Hours/Week
163.00 EUR
English
English
Russian

Climate Change in Arctic Environments (edX)

Self Paced
Climate Change in Arctic Environments (edX)
Course Auditing
EdX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
AlaskaX
Categories
Sci: Environment
Effort
Beginner
Self-Paced
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Japanese
Russian
Chinese
Spanish
Climate Change in Arctic Environments (edX)
Learn about climate change in the Arctic from America’s Arctic University. This MOOC covers modern climate science and the impacts of climate change across atmospheric, marine, terrestrial and human systems.
Climate Change
Artic
Climate Science
Atmospheric Science
Marine Systems
Arctic Atmosphere
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Climate Modeling
Climatology
Physical Sciences
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Self Paced
Course Auditing
EdX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
AlaskaX
Sci: Environment
Beginner
Self-Paced
1-4 Hours/Week
131.00 EUR
English
English
Japanese
Russian
Chinese
Spanish

Powering Resilient Communities: A Holistic Approach to Food, Energy, and Water Security (edX)

Self Paced
Powering Resilient Communities: A Holistic Approach to Food, Energy, and Water Security (edX)
Course Auditing
EdX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
AlaskaX
Categories
Engineering
Effort
Beginner
Self-Paced
5-10 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Powering Resilient Communities: A Holistic Approach to Food, Energy, and Water Security (edX)
A research-based course on resilient renewable energy solutions, with an emphasis on microgrids, and Food, Energy, and Water (FEW) security. This course provides research-based and on-the-ground tools for community planners, grid designers, and business leaders to improve and implement stronger and more resilient renewable energy systems in Arctic communities. [...]
Resilient Energy Systems for Sustainable Communities XSeries
Resilience
Renewable Energy
Food
Water
Energy
FEW
Microgrids
Water Supply
Water Resources
Electricity
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Self Paced
Course Auditing
EdX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
AlaskaX
Engineering
Beginner
Self-Paced
5-10 Hours/Week
227.00 EUR
English
English

The Resilient and Renewable Grid: How Microgrids are Revolutionizing Energy Systems (edX)

Self Paced
The Resilient and Renewable Grid: How Microgrids are Revolutionizing Energy Systems (edX)
Course Auditing
EdX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
AlaskaX
Categories
Engineering
Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences
Effort
Beginner
Self-Paced
5-10 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
The Resilient and Renewable Grid: How Microgrids are Revolutionizing Energy Systems (edX)
A foundational course on microgrid systems design with an emphasis on community-based projects and non-grid connected remote systems. The electric grid of the future will need to be more resilient, decentralized, and capable of integrating more distributed energy resources including on-site renewable energy technologies, energy storage and even electric [...]
Resilient Energy Systems for Sustainable Communities XSeries
Renewable Grid
Renewable Energy
Microgrids
Energy Systems
Electrical Grid
Resilience
Systems Design
Wind Energy
Energy Systems Integration
Electric Vehicles
EVs
Energy Management
Innovation
Storage Systems
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Self Paced
Course Auditing
EdX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
AlaskaX
Engineering
Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences
Beginner
Self-Paced
5-10 Hours/Week
197.00 EUR
English
English

Foundations of Microgrids (edX)

Self Paced
Foundations of Microgrids (edX)
Course Auditing
EdX
AlaskaX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Categories
Engineering
Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences
Sci: Environment
Effort
Beginner
Self-Paced
5-10 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Foundations of Microgrids (edX)
A foundational course on microgrid systems design with an emphasis on community-based projects and non-grid connected remote systems. The electric grid of the future will need to be more resilient, decentralized, and capable of integrating more distributed energy resources including on-site renewable energy technologies, energy storage and even electric [...]
Microgrids
Electric Vehicles
Microgrid System Design
Renewable Energy
Power Electronics
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Self Paced
Course Auditing
EdX
AlaskaX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Engineering
Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences
Sci: Environment
Beginner
Self-Paced
5-10 Hours/Week
181.00 EUR
English
English

GIS Foundations (edX)

Self Paced
GIS Foundations (edX)
Course Auditing
EdX
AlaskaX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Categories
Engineering
Effort
Beginner
Self-Paced
5-10 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Spanish
GIS Foundations (edX)
Learn foundations of GIS concepts and geospatial technology to view, understand, query, visualize, and interpret geospatial data to reveal patterns and relationships for effective problem-solving and better decision making.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Essentials Professional Certificate
GIS
Geographic Information Systems
ArcGIS
ArcGIS Pro
Spatial Analysis
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Self Paced
Course Auditing
EdX
AlaskaX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Engineering
Beginner
Self-Paced
5-10 Hours/Week
146.00 EUR
English
English
Spanish

Renewable Energy for Arctic Food and Water Security (edX)

Self Paced
Renewable Energy for Arctic Food and Water Security (edX)
Course Auditing
EdX
AlaskaX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Categories
Engineering
Food & Nutrition
Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences
Effort
Beginner
Self-Paced
5-10 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Renewable Energy for Arctic Food and Water Security (edX)
A research-based course on resilient renewable energy solutions, with an emphasis on microgrids, and Food, Energy, and Water (FEW) security. This course provides research-based and on-the-ground tools for community planners, grid designers, and business leaders to improve and implement stronger and more resilient renewable energy in Arctic [...]
Renewable Energy
Water Security
Alaska
Food Security
Energy Security
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Self Paced
Course Auditing
EdX
AlaskaX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Engineering
Food & Nutrition
Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences
Beginner
Self-Paced
5-10 Hours/Week
200.00 EUR
English
English

Remote Sensing of Wildfires (edX)

Self Paced
Remote Sensing of Wildfires (edX)
Course Auditing
EdX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
AlaskaX
Categories
Sci: Physics
Effort
Beginner
Self-Paced
1-4 Hours/Week
Languages
English
English
Spanish
Remote Sensing of Wildfires (edX)
Learn how satellite imagery and the science of remote sensing allows us to detect wildfires, help manage their spread, and guide ecological restoration. Wildfires are a natural and essential part of our ecosystem, recycling soil nutrients and renewing healthy forests. In Alaska, around one million acres (4000 km2) burn [...]
Remote Sensing
Wildfires
Satellite
Restoration
Alaska
Climate
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Self Paced
Course Auditing
EdX
University of Alaska Fairbanks
AlaskaX
Sci: Physics
Beginner
Self-Paced
1-4 Hours/Week
92.00 EUR
English
English
Spanish