August 1, 2026

The C.T. Elvey Building, center, is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute. At left in this 2025 photograph is the Syun-Ichi Akasofu Building, which houses many Geophysical Institute researchers, including those of the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. The Akasofu Building is also home to another UAF research unit, the International Arctic Research Center. Photo by Eric Marshall

World War II sparked creation of Geophysical Institute

August 1, 2026 9:36 am|

As presidential bill signings go, H.R. 6496 wasn’t a particularly exciting one for the nation on July 31, 1946.

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