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Feature Article

• IPY History Reflects Progress in Science and Society

Arctic Research Support and Logistics

• VPR Offers a Wide Range of Logistical Support Services
• New Modular Radar is Designed to Observe Polar Cap
• New Research Facility in Barrow Will Open in Early 2007
• Toolik Station Begins Year-round Operations
• NSF Seeks Proposals for Alaska Region Research Vessel

Capitol Updates

• FY 2007 NSF R&RA Budget Increases $335 Million

NSF News

• Korsmo, Jeffries, Kelly, Weale Join OPP Staff
• NSF Offers Annual Funding Opportunity

Polar Research Board

• Polar Research Board Releases Icebreaker Study

U.S. Arctic Research Commission

• New Chairman and Members Appointed to USARC

Interagency Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH)

• SEARCH Observing System Planning Continues
• NSF Funds Five BEST Projects, Partners with NPRB

International News

• Norway Begins Chairmanship of Arctic Council
• IASC Secretariat Now Located in Stockholm, Sweden
• U.S. Hosts Arctic Science Summit Week 2007
• International Opening Ceremony for IPY

Arctic System Science Program

• ARCSS Community Addresses Varied Research Needs
• HARC Builds Capacity of Human Dimensions Research
• Paper Charts Strengthen Submarine Record of Sea Ice Draft

Arctic Natural Science Program

• Frozen Arctic Soils Harbor Hardy Microbes
• Abundant Microbial Polymers Affect Sea Ice Structure

Arctic Social Sciences Program

• Study Explores Ceramic Production in Coastal Alaska
• Project Uncovers History of Norse Settlement

Science News

• Scientists and Educators Find Uses for Virtual Globes
• Middle School Students "Fly" to the Arctic

Education News

• NSF Funds Nine IPY Education Projects
• Teachers will "TREC" to Both Poles during IPY
• Agencies Collaborate on IPY Education
• UArctic Celebrates Fifth Anniversary, Prepares for IPY

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