On May 1, 2025, Commonwealth North, ISER, and Build Alaska’s Future co-hosted a virtual economic forum featuring ISER economists discussing Alaska’s economic trajectory in light of federal policy changes by the current administration. Titled “How Shifting […]
AACA Testifies to the Alaska House Transportation Committee
The Executive Director of the AACA, Will Day, collaborated with Troy LaRue, Director of Alaska’s Statewide Aviation Division of the DOT, Dan Knesek […]
On Sept 5-6, ISER co-hosted with Rep. Mary Peltola, the Alaska Federation of Natives, and the First Alaskans Institute a statewide convening on outmigration issues in Alaska.
The first day began with an overview of data on trends in outmigration, exploring both rural-to-urban and out-of-the-state population shifts. Dan Robinson, […]
The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) faculty, including Brett Watson, Bob Loeffler, and Mary Kopriva, showcased their expertise as panelists at the […]
ISER Faculty Member Jennifer Schmidt partnered with Toby Schwoerer at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Jim Powell at the University of Alaska Southeast on a study of threats from climate-related hazards to […]
As Vic Fischer’s friends and family share memories of Vic’s amazing contributions to Alaska and his impact on us all, we thought we’d share this publication about Vic’s long and impactful career at the University of Alaska, UAA, […]
Vic Fischer, 2008
ISER is saddened to announce the passing of our first director and Director Emeritus, Vic Fischer. We are beyond grateful for his years of service to the state of Alaska, UA, and ISER. A memorial service is […]
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