Year 1 Projects
New Directions Towards Education & an Energy Transition
New, alternative grants are obtained to support initiatives not funded by
the cooperative agreement, including midscale infrastructure grant to NSF for education
center, DoE prospectus for energy transition, and additional grant applications to
EU.
- Toolik will be an example of a large, remote field station that has achieved energy transformation to functionally independent of fossil fuels.
- Toolik will have a state-of-the-art education facility and teaching lab.
- Toolik will have achieved financial diversification.
By September 2024, we will have 1) completed the DoE scoping study for the decarbonization
application and 2) will have identified an engineering partner and produced the white
paper for the midscale infrastructure application.
Collaboration & Outreach with Indigenous Peoples
Increase outreach and research collaboration with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native communities.
Build relationships with Anaktuvuk Pass to enhance Toolik community’s connection with
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native and rural communities. Facilitate connections with researchers to co-produce
knowledge on Arctic ecosystems and change.
Toolik and Anaktuvuk Pass will have a working relationship that serves as
a bridge through which researchers can responsibly engage with the Anaktuvuk Pass
community. This engagement may include but is not limited to knowledge co-production,
educational resources for K-12 students, and career opportunities.
By September 2024, Toolik Field Station will have developed relationships
with the Anaktuvuk Pass K-12 school and pursue funding to support deeper collaboration.
Alignment with Arctic Research Priorities
Participate deeply in the and ensure our science support services are aligned with ICARP IV priorities, including
topic areas:
- 2 — Observing, Reconstructing, and Predicting Future Climate Dynamics and Ecosystem Responses
- 4 — Scientific cooperation and diplomacy
- 5 — Co-Production and Indigenous-led methodologies
- 6 — Preparing present and future generations through Education, Outreach, Communication, Capacity Building, and Networking
- 7 — Technology, Infrastructure, Logistics, and Services.
By 2025, TFS will be better prepared to support research initiatives that
emerge from the ICARP IV process. TFS will have formed relationships with other international
organizations and partners.
By September 2024, TFS will have nominated representatives to relevant working
groups, participated in the ICARP IV process, and will have influence into the priorities
that will emerge from this process.
Private Fundraising in our 50th Year
Host a 50th anniversary celebration and fundraiser. Determine how to strategically
seize the fundraising and friend-raising opportunities that align with our mission
of addressing climate change safely, sustainably, and equitably.
By 2028, we will have fundraised at least $500,000 for both ongoing and new
donation-based efforts via an extensive network of Toolik alumni, staff, visiting
artists, a Toolik friends group, and private individuals/charitable organizations.
By September 2024, TFS will have a venue, date, and draft agenda and promotional
content for a 50th anniversary celebration. Draft fundraising targets will have been
identified and invitations will be issued to an extensive list of Toolik alumni over
the past 50 years and potential donors.
Our Year 1 projects are a team effort. If you would like to participate in any of these efforts, please contact the Toolik management team at uaf-iab-toolik@alaska.edu.