You just never know where those childhood chemistry sets will take you. Laura's students are gaining mileage, too. She's savvy in the globalization of the marketplace, and she gives each of her students the opportunity to work with real clients on projects that produce real benefits and experience to list on a resume. Voted the outstanding adviser two years in a row by her students, Laura's commitment to student success is obvious. She strives to ensure that students who complete the program leave UAF with a well-rounded, indeed global, education.
Some folks have all the luck.
Doug's knowledge of heat transfer and his research on the bumpy roadways of Alaska have produced a design for a new kind of permafrost-resistant roadbed, which, incidentally, led to a patent. The best part is, Doug's students get to play along. They're getting valuable research experience, and may even help improve the lives of people who live in permafrost areas around the circumpolar North. Doug plans to share his research with the Norwegians, who have different but related roadway concerns. Looks like Doug growing up in Alaska has spread some luck to the rest of the world.