Past Events

The tools and techniques for making monthly and season scale climate forecasts are rapidly changing, with the potential to provide useful forecasts at the month and longer range. We will review recent climate conditions around Alaska, review some forecast tools and finish up the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for January 2020! and the late winter/early spring season. Feel free to bring your lunch and join the gathering in person or online to learn more about Alaska climate and weather.

Available online or in-person at: Room 407 in the Akasofu Building on the UAF Campus in Fairbanks.

We strongly encourage pre-registration for webinars. The audio portion of the call is through a toll-free phone line and the slide presentation is streamed via computer. Follow the link above to register.

The conference will be held in St. Petersburg Mining, Russia at the St. Petersburg Mining University and on board of the Icebreaker Krassin, May 18-20, 2020.

In 2020, Russia and the world scientific community will celebrate two significant dates - the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica by Russian sailors and the 100th anniversary of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, which is one of the largest scientific institutions in the world engaged in the study of polar regions. Over the past periods, extensive experience in research projects within the Arctic and Antarctic has been accumulated, which requires reflection and detailed consideration.

In this regard, on May 18-20, 2020 on the eve of Russian Polar Explorer's Day (May 21) in St. Petersburg on the basis of the Arctic and Antarctic research Institute will be held the next "Polar readings" dedicated to the history of scientific research of polar countries.

Specialists, researchers from the Arctic and Antarctic, archives, museums, libraries, representatives of state and public organizations are invited to participate in the conference.

The conference is supported by the Presidential Grants Fund.

Conference organizers:
The conference is hosted jointly by the Museum and Exhibition Center for Technical and Technological Development of the Arctic (Arctic Museum and Exhibition Center) and the State Scientific Center “Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute.”

The deadline for submitting applications for participation and abstracts (up to 500 words) is until January 1, 2020.

The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) announces the next Arctic Research Seminar featuring Jeffrey Brooks, Social Scientist at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). This event will be held online via Zoom.

Registration is required for this event.

The ARCUS Arctic Research Seminar Series invites leading Arctic researchers and community leaders to share the latest findings in Arctic research and what they mean for decision-making. The events are free and open to the public, and will be of particular interest to interest to the international Arctic research community, federal agency officials, congressional staff, non-governmental organizations, Arctic educators, and the public.

This seminar, titled Science and Traditional Knowledge in Decision-Making: A Federal Agency Shares its Experience in Alaska, will be presented by Jeffrey Brooks, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Dr. Brooks began his federal career in 1990 as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Benin, West Africa where he led public health and rural community development projects. He earned a bachelor of science in biology at Saginaw Valley State University, a master of science in conservation ecology and sustainable development at the University of Georgia, and a doctorate in natural resources recreation at Colorado State University. In 2006, Dr. Brooks completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the social sciences at the U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. He served as a social scientist for seven years with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region in the National Wildlife Refuge System and the Office of Subsistence Management. Dr. Brooks has been with BOEM’s Office of Environment in Anchorage since 2015 where he serves in the Environmental Sciences Management and Environmental Analysis sections.

Seminar Abstract:

Professionals who collect and use Traditional Knowledge to support resource management decisions often are preoccupied with concerns over how and if Traditional Knowledge should be integrated with science. To move beyond the integration dilemma, we view Traditional Knowledge and science as distinct and complementary knowledge systems. Dr. Brooks will share examples of how BOEM has applied Traditional Knowledge in decision-making in the North Slope Borough, Alaska, including applying information from both knowledge systems to monitor subsistence whaling practices and using Traditional Knowledge in environmental impact assessment. Applying Traditional Knowledge produces decisions that are more inclusive, creates mutual understanding, and enhances respect for Traditional Knowledge and science.

Instructions for accessing the webinar will be sent to registrants prior to the event.

Quaternary climate feedbacks, tipping points and shifts in system states are important areas of current research (as highlighted by the IPCC, and with UKRI developing funding calls on these themes) as they provide relevant case studies for understanding our currently evolving climate and projecting it into the future. The conference is broad in scope, capturing the range of interests of the members of the QRA, particularly welcoming abstract submissions in the areas of:

• Ice, oceans and sea level (Keynote: Natalya Gomez, McGill University, Canada)
• Ecosystems (Keynote: Angela Gallego-Sala, University of Exeter)
• Quaternary carbon cycling (Keynote: James Rae, University of St Andrews)
• State shifts and abrupt changes (Keynote: Camille Li, University of Bergen, Norway)
• Recent advances in Quaternary Geochronology (Keynote: Kirsty Penkman, University of York)
• Implications of Quaternary Science for Earth’s Future (Keynote: Paul Valdes, University of Bristol)

Abstract submission is now open, and closes on 31st October.

Registration closes 29th November.

This workshop is part of a series of research events organised as part of the ERC Arctic Cultures project. It brings together team members, leading international experts and interested scholars into dialogue around the themes of the project. The focus for this workshop specifically is to examine the co-production of Arctic knowledge formations through encounters between indigenous inhabitants and non-indigenous actors. Presentations will draw upon empirical research and theorisation to investigate spatial formations of the Arctic and the role of Northern actors and institutions.

Speakers include: Johanne Bruun, Kirsten Hastrup, Nanna Kaalund, Jonathan King, Peter Kulchyski, Peter Martin, Alex Partridge, Pitseolak Pfeifer, Richard Powell, Søren Rud, Pamela Stern, Jaanika Vider and John Woitkowitz.

Attendance is free but prior registration is required.

As the American Meteorological Society enters its 2nd century, the theme for the 2020 AMS Annual Meeting is “The AMS Past, Present and Future: Linking Information to Knowledge to Society (LINKS).” LINKS applies to research, broadcast, WX service & other government services, industry applications, risk management, education, policy, communications and watch/warning responses, building links across technologies, links across research & applications, and more. The community that gathers together as the American Meteorological Society can be rightly proud of our contributions to the safety, resilience and economies of society. As we approach the second century of our society, we are challenged to reflect on how we can to continue to advance, even as the world changes. We are also inspired to gather together and celebrate! Many new opportunities are available to the AMS community, among them: a more holistic view of meteorology that is outcome-focused, integrating our science with other physical, social, policy and economic contexts; incorporation of this holistic framework in the way we approach our profession; expanding communication and collaboration across an ever diversifying workforce; big data, ever advancing modes of simulation and new technologies supporting them; and, global collaboration.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announces a series of solicitation webinars. These webinars will discuss the Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) solicitation.

During the webinars, NNA Program Officers will discuss the Navigating the New Arctic Solicitation 20-514. Each webinar session will begin with a short presentation followed by a question and answer session with the program officers.

For those unable to join the webinars live, a live video recording of the presentation is available online at: https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/nna/index.jsp

Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) is one of the National Science Foundation's 10 Big Ideas. A new solicitation is requesting proposals that bring together diverse disciplinary perspectives to support convergence research and encourages new researchers and those already working in the Arctic to work together at the intersection of natural, social, and built systems.

Upcoming webinars:

• Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: Karl J. Rockne (ENG/CBET) and Claire A. Hemingway (OD/OISE).
• Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: Karl J. Rockne (ENG/CBET) and Jonathan Wynn (GEO/EAR).
• Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 – 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: Jielun Sun (GEO/AGS) and Jonathan Wynn (GEO/EAR).
• Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: Jacqueline Vadjunec (SBE/BCS) and Kate E. Ruck (GEO/OPP).
• Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: John D. Schade (BIO/DEB) and Colleen Strawhacker (GEO/OPP).

The EGU General Assembly 2020 will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience. The EGU is looking forward to cordially welcoming you in Vienna, Austria 3-8 May, 2020.

The deadline for abstract submission is 15 January 2020, 13:00 CET or, for those applying for EGU Roland Schlich travel support, 1 December 2019, 13:00 CET.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announces a series of solicitation webinars. These webinars will discuss the Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) solicitation.

During the webinars, NNA Program Officers will discuss the Navigating the New Arctic Solicitation 20-514. Each webinar session will begin with a short presentation followed by a question and answer session with the program officers.

For those unable to join the webinars live, a live video recording of the presentation is available online at: https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/nna/index.jsp

Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) is one of the National Science Foundation's 10 Big Ideas. A new solicitation is requesting proposals that bring together diverse disciplinary perspectives to support convergence research and encourages new researchers and those already working in the Arctic to work together at the intersection of natural, social, and built systems.

Upcoming webinars:

• Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: Karl J. Rockne (ENG/CBET) and Jonathan Wynn (GEO/EAR).
• Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 – 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: Jielun Sun (GEO/AGS) and Jonathan Wynn (GEO/EAR).
• Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: Jacqueline Vadjunec (SBE/BCS) and Kate E. Ruck (GEO/OPP).
• Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: John D. Schade (BIO/DEB) and Colleen Strawhacker (GEO/OPP).

The presentation will provide an overview of Inuit food security and Sovereignty, of the FSSG project, and initial key findings. There will be time for discussion after her presentation.

Join online using Zoom:
https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/663224904
Meeting ID: 663 224 904

Join by phone:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Speaker Bio:

Carolina Behe is the Indigenous Knowledge/Science advisor for the Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska. Her work within the Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska is diverse and ranges from topics within food security and climatic variability to management and policy. And within the past couple of years, her focus has been on food sovereignty. Internationally, Carolina acts as the Inuit Circumpolar Council Head of Delegation on the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna working group under the Arctic Council. Much of ICC’s work within this group is focused on ensuring an Inuit perspective and interest are at the table. Additionally, a high amount of focus is placed on the involvement of Indigenous Knowledge, promoting the involvement of Indigenous Knowledge and promoting the use of a co-production of knowledge to utilize both Indigenous Knowledge and science in the work conducted within the Arctic Council.

Carolina's work allows for her to work within two knowledge systems, Indigenous Knowledge and science. Indigenous Knowledge takes a holistic view and sees how many pieces fit together. Working with this understanding and way of knowing, combined with science, will aid in make adaptive ecosystem based decisions in the face of climate change.

The International Arctic Social Sciences Association (IASSA) invites abstract submissions for the 10th International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences (ICASS X). This conference will convene 15-19 June 2020 in Arkhangelsk, Russia. 20 June will be reserved for additional excursions, such as the Solovetsky Islands.

The theme of ICASS X is Arctic Generations: Looking Back and Looking Forward. Research on social sciences and humanities have a great responsibility to address the challenges for sustainable development in the Arctic, with a specific focus on past, present, and future generations of Arctic residents. The generational nature of changes and responses have lately become more recognized by many policymakers and researchers. A focus on generations highlights the long-term, fundamental nature, and scope of changes, impacts, and adaptation strategies. Another focus of ICASS X is Indigenous knowledge and inter- and transdisciplinary research in the Arctic.

Organizers welcome sessions and papers on all facets of the Arctic and sub-Arctic. ICASS will also welcome contributions on all other subjects of relevance to IASSA members.

ICASS X themes will include:

• Archaeology
• Arctic Futures, Scenarios, and Prospects
• Arctic Infrastructure
• Arctic People, Generations, and Places
• Arctic Youth and Generational Relations
• Art and Design
• Cultures
• Economy, Labor, and Development in the Arctic
• Environment and Climate Change
• Gender in the Arctic
• Governance
• Health and Well-Being
• History
• Indigenous Knowledge and Knowledge Co-production
• Indigenous Societies
• International Relations and Science Diplomacy in the Arctic
• Knowledge Systems and Education
• Languages
• Law and Legal Regimes in the Arctic
• Literature
• Migrations and Mobilities
• Museums and Heritage
• Religion and Spirituality
• Research Methodologies
• Resource and Extractive Industries
• Settlements in the Arctic
• Social Work in the Arctic
• Sustainability
• Technology and Innovation in the Arctic
• Tourism

The Call for Papers will be distributed in Fall 2019, with a preliminary list of sessions. Some travel funding may be available on competitive basis.

Abstracts should be submitted via email to Andrey Petrov (andrey.petrov.iassa [at] gmail.com) and copied to Elena Golosova (golosove [at] uni.edu). Submissions should include session title, name of organizer(s), complete contact information for a corresponding organizer, and a brief description of the session (150 words). Submissions should also indicate up to two themes where the proposed session fits the best. General ideas on sessions will also be accepted.

Abstract submission deadline has been extended to: 20 January 2020.

For questions, contact:
Andrey Petrov
Email: andrey.petrov [at] uni.edu
Phone: 319-464-9966

We have a full schedule with outstanding speakers who will engage us in thinking about some of the most critical issues affecting public health in Alaska today. With keynote and workshop sessions you will have networking opportunities and come away inspired for your own work and partnerships. We also encourage you to explore the many pre- and post Summit offerings.

You can now Register Online for the 2020 Health Summit. Register by December 15 to take advantage of the Early Bird discount.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announces a series of solicitation webinars. These webinars will discuss the Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) solicitation.

During the webinars, NNA Program Officers will discuss the Navigating the New Arctic Solicitation 20-514. Each webinar session will begin with a short presentation followed by a question and answer session with the program officers.

For those unable to join the webinars live, a live video recording of the presentation is available online at: https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/nna/index.jsp

Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) is one of the National Science Foundation's 10 Big Ideas. A new solicitation is requesting proposals that bring together diverse disciplinary perspectives to support convergence research and encourages new researchers and those already working in the Arctic to work together at the intersection of natural, social, and built systems.

Upcoming webinars:

• Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 – 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: Jielun Sun (GEO/AGS) and Jonathan Wynn (GEO/EAR).
• Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: Jacqueline Vadjunec (SBE/BCS) and Kate E. Ruck (GEO/OPP).
• Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: John D. Schade (BIO/DEB) and Colleen Strawhacker (GEO/OPP).

About the Talk: Coming soon! (Please check the link above for the most up-to-date information).

A webinar will be available for all talks for those who cannot make it in person. For additional details or to be added to the electronic notification list, please contact Yvette Gillies: ygillies [at] usgs.gov

Space is limited so gather in groups to view presentation.

To join the talk visit: https://gstalk.usgs.gov/82511

When you enter your name and Meeting ID, please uncheck 'Use browser for audio + video'.
Meeting ID: 82511
For audio dial: 1-855-547-8255
and enter the conference collaboration code: 82511 followed by the # key
You will be put on hold until the meeting begins.

Location: Leslie Holland-Bartels Conference Room, Glenn Olds Hall Building, 4210 University Drive, Anchorage. Please park at the Carr-Gottstein Building.

The Arctic Cooperation Programme of the Nordic Council of Ministers has opened up its call for project applications for financial support in 2020 to new project proposals. Deadline for sending in proposals is 24 January 2020 (23:59 CET).

The Arctic co-operation programme contributes to the Nordic Council of Ministers' vision of an "innovative, borderless, visible and outward-looking Nordic Region". It must also give substance to the Nordic Council of Ministers' other inter-sectoral strategies, which are based on Nordic positions of strength and areas in which the work of the Nordic Council of Ministers carries weight, both within the Nordic Region and globally, and can generate added value. The work of the Nordic Council of Ministers, including the Arctic Cooperation Programme, has its roots in Nordic rights-based, legal and historical traditions of democracy and inclusion.

The tools and techniques for making monthly and season scale climate forecasts are rapidly changing, with the potential to provide useful forecasts at the month and longer range. We will review recent climate conditions around Alaska, review some forecast tools and finish up the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for the coming months. Feel free to bring your lunch and join the gathering in person or online to learn more about Alaska climate and weather.

Available online or in-person at: Room 407 in the Akasofu Building on the UAF Campus in Fairbanks.

We strongly encourage pre-registration for webinars. It helps speakers tailor their presentations to the audience. Follow the link above to register.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announces a series of solicitation webinars. These webinars will discuss the Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) solicitation.

During the webinars, NNA Program Officers will discuss the Navigating the New Arctic Solicitation 20-514. Each webinar session will begin with a short presentation followed by a question and answer session with the program officers.

For those unable to join the webinars live, a live video recording of the presentation is available online at: https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/arctic/nna/index.jsp

Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) is one of the National Science Foundation's 10 Big Ideas. A new solicitation is requesting proposals that bring together diverse disciplinary perspectives to support convergence research and encourages new researchers and those already working in the Arctic to work together at the intersection of natural, social, and built systems.

Upcoming webinars:

• Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: Jacqueline Vadjunec (SBE/BCS) and Kate E. Ruck (GEO/OPP).
• Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 – 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Program Officers in attendance: John D. Schade (BIO/DEB) and Colleen Strawhacker (GEO/OPP).

The Sixth International Summer School in Glaciology organized by the University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF), will be held in McCarthy, central Alaska, from 6 to 16 June 2020.

The course will provide a comprehensive overview of the physics of glaciers and current research frontiers in glaciology with focus on quantitative glaciology and remote sensing. The course is open to 28 graduate students from around the world targeting primarily early stage PhD students who perform glacier-related research. It will be taught by faculty of UAF’s glaciology group and several invited guest instructors from outside Alaska.

Application deadline: 25 January 2020.

Arctic Frontiers Science 2020 will address the following themes:

• Arctic Food Security
• Knowledge-based development in the Arctic
• Disruptive technologies
• Local or Global Arctic? Multi-scaled considerations of connections and remoteness in climate-impacted communities

On behalf of the Arctic Frontiers Science Committees, we have great pleasure in inviting you to submit one or more abstracts to any of the four themes.

The abstract submission system will be available shortly. All abstracts are reviewed by scientific experts for rating of abstract quality and presentation content.

Deadline for conference abstract submission has been extended to Tuesday 8 October 2019.

In addition, presenters and attendees of Arctic Frontiers 2020 conference are encouraged to contribute to the Springer book volume “BUILDING COMMON INTERESTS IN THE ARCTIC OCEAN WITH GLOBAL INCLUSION” edited by Paul Arthur Berkman, Oran R. Young, Alexander Vylegzhanin, Ole Øvretveit and David A. Balton. The book volume is developed as a part of the collaboration between the Arctic Frontiers and the Science Diplomacy Center, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Further details can be found below. We expect that book contributors will give an oral presentation at Arctic Frontiers 2020. Please note that abstract submission deadline for book contributions is on 9 August 2019.

As part of the Alaska Marine Science Symposium, AGU's Sharing Science Program will offer a science communication workshop focusing on communicating to journalists and policymakers on Sunday, 26 January 2020.

The workshop is open to all scientists, science communicators, media, and other audiences. One-on-one consultation sessions will be available the morning of Monday, 27 January for critque and evaluation of materials, products, and project ideas.

The ability to communicate science not only to peers, but also to non-science audiences is a critical skill. Whether addressing a group of stakeholders, meeting with a policymaker, or presenting to a fifth grade classroom, this workshop will provide attendees with the skills, tools, and resources that they need to communicate their science effectively, and attractively, to broad audiences. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn the importance of knowing their audience, how to craft science stories, working with unreceptive groups, and more, in addition to having the opportunity to become part of worldwide community of science communicators and policy advocates beyond the workshop.