Arctic Research Community Survey Call for Input
The Arctic Data Center, the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC), and ARCUS are jointly conducting a survey of the Arctic research community to develop a better understanding of the networks, forums, resources, tools, workshops, and trainings that support Arctic research collaboration and data management. The survey will be open until 15 June and all individuals who engage in Arctic research activities are invited to participate. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Responses will be anonymized and available to the public after collection.
Live Event with PolarTREC Teacher Erin Towns Education
Please join us for a PolarConnect event with teacher Erin Towns from Ilulissat, Greenland! This live event will happen on Tuesday, 10 May at 6 a.m. Alaska (7 a.m. Pacific, 8 a.m. Mountain, 9 a.m. Central, 10 a.m. Eastern). Erin is working on the Greenland Subglacial Tremor Project which will improve our understanding of how increases in surface runoff will influence ice flow and subsequent loss of water mass from the Greenland ice sheet to the oceans. You can read more about her experiences in the field on her expedition page. The event will last for one hour with a Q&A session at the end. Tell your friends, colleagues, and family. This event is free and easy to join!
Polar Technology Community Forum Meeting Meeting
The Polar Technology Community Forum will have their first self-forming team meeting on Friday, 6 May 2022, 9:00-10:00 a.m. AKDT/10:00–11:00 a.m. PDT/1:00 –2:00 p.m. EDT. This open meeting will include information about the intentions for this team, outcomes from the 2020 Polar Technology Conference, and a presentation from Mike Prior-Jones (Cardiff University) entitled, "Solar regulators: how to stop them sucking the life out of your polar instrumentation". Login information will be sent to all IARPC Polar Technology Community Forum members prior to the event. Joining the IARPC Collaborations forum is free and membership can be requested through the IARPC webpage. The meeting and team membership are open to all who are interested in Arctic and Antarctic polar technology.
Witness Community Highlights Publication
The April 2022 issue of Witness Community Highlights is now available online. This issue includes two articles: Investigating Dramatic Growth in Thermokarst Features in Interior Alaska, an overview of how climate warming across interior Alaska has dramatically increased the top-down thaw of permafrost; and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Tools for Arctic Research, a discussion of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) offer strong applications to Arctic science problems.
For questions, or to suggest topics for future articles, please contact Betsy Turner-Bogren, ARCUS (betsy [at] arcus.org).
PolarTREC Teacher Heading to Greenland Education
PolarTREC teacher Erin Towns is heading to Ilulissat, a coastal town in western Greenland, to work with a team of researchers from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on the Greenland Subglacial Tremor Project. They will be in Greenland to learn more about the Greenland ice sheet, examining how increases in surface runoff will influence ice flow and subsequent loss of water mass from the Greenland ice sheet to the oceans. Ms. Towns will be sharing her experience through journals, photos, videos, and real-time webinars.
Arctic Research Seminar with Dr. Tobias Schwoerer Webinar
ARCUS invites registration for the next Arctic Research Seminar featuring Dr. Tobias Schwoerer (University of Alaska Fairbanks). Dr. Schwoerer’s presentation, titled “Harnessing the Power of Community Science to Address Data Gaps in Arctic Observing,” will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, 11 May 2022 at 9:00 a.m. AKDT (1:00 p.m. EDT). Registration is required for this event.
Community and Citizen Science in the Far North Conference Report Publication
The Community and Citizen Science in the Far North Conference Report, is available for downloading. The virtual conference was held in October 2021 and focused on sharing, networking, and discussing the various aspects of conducting community and citizen science research in the Arctic. This conference was in response to a growing community of Arctic researchers, Arctic communities, and Arctic visitors that are becoming more engaged in research. The report summarizes the conference, shares conference outcomes, and suggests next steps to continue the discussions and networking that started at the conference.
Call for ARCUS Membership Committee Nominations Opportunity
ARCUS announces a call for nominations for members to serve on the consortium’s Membership Committee.The ARCUS Membership Committee is a standing committee established by the ARCUS Board of Directors to plan and support activities for ARCUS members and the wider Arctic research community, including planning and hosting the ARCUS Annual Meeting. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve an active role in developing and strengthening relationships with fellow ARCUS members.
Sea Ice for Walrus Outlook 2022 Season Begins Project Update
The Sea Ice for Walrus Outlook (SIWO) will begin the spring outlook season on Friday, 25 March. The outlook is a partnership with local observers in seven Bering Strait communities, the National Weather Service, and other organizations to share sea ice and weather forecasts and local observations, satellite images, and other products relevant to nearshore travel in coastal Bering Strait communities.
2021 ARCUS Annual Meeting Report Report
A report on the 2021 ARCUS Annual Meeting is now available. The ARCUS Annual Meeting was held virtually on 4 November 2021 and brought together more than 128 individuals from the Arctic research community, including 50 attendees from ARCUS Member Institutions and 15 ARCUS Individual Members. This annual open meeting serves as an important opportunity for the ARCUS community to share updates, explore common issues, and discuss collaboration opportunities.
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