Author Archives: JoEllen Pederson

My name is JoEllen Pederson, PhD, and I teach research methods and social statistics. This is an example blog for my students.

On June 21st we set out from Fairbanks with the intention of sleeping on the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Circle is he southernmost point at which the midnight sun is visible on the summer solstice. In other words, we got … Continue reading →

While on the Dalton Highway, we did not have internet or phone service. Therefore, the blog is behind schedule. As a way to catch-up and document our monumental journey, I will be adding a blog post for everyday we traveled … Continue reading →

Today was a busy day. Students started out at the Museum of the North learning about the culture, history, art, and ecosystem of Alaska. Then, we ate lunch at Pioneer Park. Pioneer Park is a public area that many tourist … Continue reading →

Today students met with Ed and Nannette Rouleau. They talked to students about living in Fairbanks, politics related to mining, oil, and natural gas, and the history of this area. Today, downtown Fairbanks was our classroom as we await the … Continue reading →

Today, we purchased enough food for 13 people to travel up the Dalton Highway and back. Lucky, the LU@YNP (Longwood University at Yellowstone National Park) has feeding students while traveling down to an art and a science. Like many things … Continue reading →

While in Fairbanks, students who are part of the LU@TAC program will be staying at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This campus is a 100 year old land, sea, and space grant institution.

As we begin our journey to Fairbanks and Northern Alaska, you can get daily updates here! While we will not have cellphone service on days we spend on the Dalton Highway, we will be checking in each evening (using a … Continue reading →

For three days at the end of May, students in the Alaska program studied at Longwood University. During these three days, students learned about and discussed issues that will be examined during their time in Northern Alaska. One of the issues … Continue reading →

This course will count for GNED/ENGL 400, or Goal 13. We will be in Alaska from June 19-June 28th. After you return you will need to turn in your assignments via Canvas online. Here are some cost details – (Scholarships … Continue reading →