Event Type
Conferences and Workshops
Event Dates
2016-01-19
Location
Greenbelt, Maryland

The Science Coordination Office (SCO) for Summit Station and the Greenland Inland Traverse (GrIT) will be sponsoring a workshop on Tues., Jan. 19, 2016, that will focus on Future Research and Station Development Directions on the ice sheet including traverse science and ongoing research at Summit. The current long range plan being pursued in developing Summit Station and the Isi Observatory will be discussed. Presenters should focus on current hypotheses that guide planned future work and new research ideas are strongly encouraged. Please provide a brief abstract of your activities and confirm your participation (and whether you request travel support – prioritized to young investigators) by email to: Matt Okraszewski (matthew at polarfield.com).

This meeting is being held in conjunction with the 2016 PARCA meeting held at NASA-Goddard January 20.

Deadlines for intent to attend the meeting in person are:

  • US Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders): Monday, January 11
  • Foreign nationals: Thursday, December 24

A dial-in teleconference line will be available for anyone wanting to participate remotely.