Alaska District News

Army engineers partner for 25 years with federal biologists to study duck nesting ecology in Alaska

Ms. Rachel Napolitan — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:12:00 GMT

The whistling sound of beating wings moves through the forest as a common goldeneye duck lands in a nest box mounted to the side of a tree near the Moose Creek Dam in North Pole, Alaska. Focused on laying its eggs within the cozy confines of this manmade wooden structure, the bird is unaware of its vital role in a unique scientific study.

Army engineers promote STEM education, careers during Engineers Week in Alaska

Ms. Rachel Napolitan — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:06:00 GMT

Armed with toothpicks and marshmallows, members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District conducted outreach events at four Anchorage schools to mark National Engineers Week from Feb. 20 to 26. The annual observance is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in science, technology, engineering and math careers.

Sitka woman finds STEM career with Army engineers

Ms. Rachel Napolitan — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:21:00 GMT

Everyone pursues a career in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for a different reason. Danielle Perkins, Department of the Army apprentice at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District, followed the footsteps of her dad and grandpas into that sector.

Army engineers teach 125 students about STEM in Alaska

Ms. Rachel Napolitan — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:38:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District hosted 125 students from the Fairbanks community for STEM activities on Aug. 5 at the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project near North Pole, Alaska.