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Fairbanks, Alaska
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The Poker Flat Research Range, operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, is the only university-owned rocket range in the world dedicated to launching sounding rockets for scientific research.
The university was established in 1917, over four decades before Alaska achieved statehood in 1959.
The University of Alaska Museum of the North houses an extensive collection that includes natural history specimens, cultural artifacts, and fine art.
The university's International Arctic Research Center is renowned for its studies on climate change and its effects on the Arctic region.
KSUA 91.5 FM is operated by students and offers a diverse range of programming, including music, news, and talk shows.
The university provides a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the languages, cultures, and histories of Alaska Native peoples.
The university utilizes a sustainable geothermal system to heat several of its buildings, taking advantage of the natural geothermal resources in the area.
