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IGNITE

Targeted professional development for researchers, faculty, students, and staff

IGNITE: Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE is an annual professional development workshop organized by Alaska EPSCoR in partnership with . The workshop brings together university researchers, faculty, staff, and students for inspiring and instructive presentations, keynote speakers, and discussion sessions. 

 

Registration is now open for IGNITE 2026

This year, IGNITE will take place in Anchorage, at the BP Energy Center, on January 7, 2026. Registration for IGNITE is free, but seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Faculty and staff tracks are now full and wait-listed. There are still a few open spots for the student track.

 

 

2026 Speakers and Session Topics

 

 

 

Track Sessions

Updates on the federal funding landscape
with John Latini, Å®Óźϼ¯ Director of Federal Relations
(Staff, Student, and Faculty tracks)

Feedback that fuels
with Marsha Olson, Å®Óźϼ¯A Community & Technical College professor 
(Staff and Faculty tracks)

Mentoring
with Lori Gildehaus,  director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA)
(Staff, Student, and Faculty tracks)

Communicating with confidence
with Marsha Olson, Å®Óźϼ¯A Community & Technical College professor 
(Student track)