Personify your career for the benefit of little kids!

Graphic advertising Fairbanks Children's Museum 8th annual career day August 22, 2026

The Fairbanks Children’s Museum invites members of the Geophysical Institute to help represent a broad spectrum of careers at Career Day Saturday, Aug. 22. Setup is from 10-10:45 a.m. and the event is open to the public from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bring a child-friendly activity related to your career for children ages 2-10 and older. A table, chairs and a sign will be provided. FCM staff are happy to help brainstorm or supply materials for activities, if needed. 

Please complete this form by end of day Friday, Aug. 7 to have your career included on the list! Contact Jessica Farr, Education and Outreach Director, at jessica@fairbankschildrensmuseum.com or 907-374-7060 for more information. 

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Since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1946, scientists at the Geophysical Institute have studied geophysical processes from the center of the Earth to the surface of the sun and beyond, turning data and observations into information useful for state, Arctic and national priorities.

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The GI is located on the West Ridge of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.

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