AIDC addresses Alaska’s infrastructure challenges with systems built for resilience. In the High Bay Lab, we test full-scale structures under Arctic stress conditions, backed by labs specializing in extreme temperature materials, cold chamber analysis, and soil behavior.
WERC brings together hydrology, environmental engineering, and microbiology to manage water systems shaped by cold and change. As Alaska’s federally designated Water Resources Research Institute, we link statewide needs to national research. Our experts lead fieldwork and contribute to decisions that matter from rivers to rural planning tables.
Whether it’s a microgrid or a mine site, NEREC’s research has Alaska’s energy reality in mind. As one of 13 national CORE-CM centers, we lead research into critical minerals and carbon ore, balancing environmental care with economic opportunity. Our carbon flux work improves understanding of Arctic soil emissions and informs climate strategy.
The High-Precision Lab supports Alaska’s role in the CORE-CM initiative and delivers advanced trace element analysis using LA-ICP-MS technology. With rich, underexplored geology, Alaska holds nearly the full suite of U.S. critical minerals, making it a key frontier for national discovery and development.
In the Automated Construction and Advanced Materials Lab (ACAM), research includes robotic building, AI-optimized composites, and alternative cements made from local Alaskan resources. Integrated sensing, monitoring, and thermal control support resilient infrastructure, while workforce training prepares the next generation of cold-region builders. ACAM collaborates with industry, government, and academic partners to deliver sustainable solutions for Alaska and beyond.
