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Alaska's state education board is holding its meeting in Sitka this week. The gathering brings state education officials to the southeast Alaska community, though details on the agenda or decisions under discussion have not been reported. Local residents and education stakeholders will be watching for outcomes affecting schools statewide.
- 2Sitka Sound Science Center hosts landslide-focused scientist in residence▼Sitka Sound Science Center welcomes scientist in residence focused on landslides
The Sitka Sound Science Center in Alaska has welcomed a new scientist in residence whose work focuses on landslides. The appointment brings landslide research and expertise to the community, which sits in steep, landslide-prone terrain in Southeast Alaska. The center says the residency will support local science education and research tied to the region's geological hazards.
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Sitka Whalefest is being highlighted for its wide range of educational opportunities, according to reporting by KCAW. The annual event in Sitka, Alaska, brings together scientists and the public around whale research and marine life, offering talks, activities and learning experiences for attendees.