
My name is Esther Bower
Like the tides our state depends on, I came back. I hope you consider helping other students like me.

I’m a senior in the Marine Biology program at UAS. I’m originally from Sitka and went to high school in Haines. As a high school student I was drawn away from Alaska as many of my peers were. I chose to leave for my first year of college, but I came back.
With my shrimp research funded through the URECA program (Undergraduate Research, Experiential & Creative Activities) I've been researching a local shrimp population to find a cause of its decline. I think it’s going to be very important in the future to bridge the gap between scientists and fisherman here in Alaska so that’s my goal. Because the two can work hand in hand.
I am graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alaska Southeast thanks to scholarships and research grants made possible with private donations.
If you believe an educated workforce creates a strong economy for Alaska won't you make a contribution to UAS today?