News and Announcements

When Linda Grant started working for the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) thirty years ago, she sat at the front door reception area. This week she retires from the role of fiscal officer, along with the accolade of Outstanding Staff Member of Year from the College of Business and Public Policy.

List of news articles from 2020 that reference ISER studies or researchers.

Dr. Diane Hirshberg has been named Vice-President Academic of the University of the Arctic (UArctic), a collaborative network of universities, colleges, and other organizations committed to higher education and research in and about the North. Hirshberg is Professor of Education Policy at ISER, where she contributes to two of its main research areas: Arctic Communities and Education.

Dr. Diane Hirshberg, professor of education policy, was one of the experts tapped to provide some perspective on how cities can attract and retain a highly educated workforce as well as thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on the education system.

Gina Bodnar is joining ISER this summer as a First Alaskans Institute intern, and we are excited to welcome her! At ISER she’ll be working with Dr. Cueva to develop cancer education for youth in Northwest Arctic, and will be learning about the research process from IRB submission to data analysis. She is also curious to learn about ISER, and will be having informational interviews with staff and faculty during her internship.

Ever wondered if you are the only one who goes to the Alaska State Fair for some amazing Fair food? According to findings from the 2018 Alaska State Fair Exit survey, 67% of fairgoers surveyed said their main reason for attending the Fair was for the food! Volunteers and staff of the Alaska State Fair surveyed 398 fairgoers during the 2018 Alaska State Fair; the survey instrument was based on one administered at the 2013 Fair by McDowell Group. Alaska State Fair, Inc. management asked ISER to assist in using the data they collected to prepare a 2018 Exit Survey report and to compare findings to past years (2005, 2010, and 2013).

List of news articles from 2019 that reference ISER studies or researchers.

List of news articles from 2018 that reference ISER studies or researchers.