Past Events

Arctic360’s Annual Event brings together Northern and Indigenous governments, institutions, and corporations; global finance; state leaders; mining, innovation, and other industry leaders; and Arctic experts from Canada and around the circumpolar North to advance the conversation and foster action for building a sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous Arctic region.

The 2024 NERC Arctic Station "open" day will be held at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge and online on Wednesday 7 February 2024. If you are a current user of the NERC station in Ny-Ålesund, or if you are considering applying to use the station in the future or just interested in finding out more about the Station, then attendance of this event is strongly recommended, which will aim to inform on the Station, and provide the opportunity to meet with the Station Management Team. Details on how to register for this event will be made available soon through the Arctic Office mailing list and on the website.

CliC and the University of Massachusetts Amherst have a spring semester webinar series starting Wednesday, February 7th at 9:00 EST,
and they are excited to announce their first featured speaker, Lonnie Thompson, Distinguished University Professor in the School of Earth Sciences and Senior Research Scientist Director of the Byrd Polar Research Center at The Ohio State University.

Topic: Tropical Glacier Stories and Societal Impacts of Our Rapidly Changing Climate.

The webinars will be archived online on the CliC website later this semester. Please email the webinar series organizer, Meghan Taylor (info [at] climate-cryosphere.org), with any questions.

https://climate-cryosphere.org/mark-your-calendar-lonnie-thompson-kicks…

Dear Colleagues,

Are you an early career polar scientist needing to gain experience requesting, planning, and executing large-scale vessel surveys in the Arctic? If so, please consider applying for the 2024 “Arctic Icebreaker Coordinating Committee/University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (AICC/UNOLS) Arctic Chief Scientist Training Cruise” program. This program involves a series of informational and pre-cruise planning meetings that will be held virtually from March through June 2024, a 2-day pre-cruise orientation meeting just prior to the cruise, and a 10-15 day Northwest Passage transit onboard the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Healy in August 2024.

This program provides opportunities to develop skills in cruise leadership, cruise coordination on a U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, and international collaborations and permitting. As a cruise of opportunity, there is potential to augment planned scientific sampling in the spheres of seafloor and ocean mapping (including seabed and subsurface data collection), water chemistry, meteorological measurements, hydrographic surveying, sea-ice sampling, and some types of biological sampling. Mentorship will be provided by oceanographers, UNOLS technical staff, indigenous community representatives, U.S. Coast Guard Officers, and other members of the international research community participating in this cruise.

Participant costs (including travel from within the U.S. from within the U.S.) will be covered by the anticipated National Science Foundation (NSF) award and small participant stipends are offered for research supplies and shipping. Some assistance may also be available to support participants who may face hardships in taking time away from work. The program is open to current U.S. citizens, as well as U.S. residents employed at a domestic institution, who are eligible to apply for U.S. federal research grants (or will soon be eligible). Participants must have a current, valid passport that will not expire before February 2025. For more information, please visit https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/arcticcruise2024.

Apply by 9 February 2024 at https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/arcticcruise2024/eligibility-and-applicat…

Sincerely,

Emily Eidam & Laurie Juranek (co-chief scis)

The Consortium for the Advancement of Marine Arctic Science (CAMAS) has been recently established to facilitate and enhance international collaboration on marine Arctic science. It has been motivated in part by the demonstrated need for, and accomplishments of, similar past efforts, i.e., the Forum for Arctic Ocean Modeling and Observational Synthesis (FAMOS) and the Arctic Ocean Model Intercomparison Project (AOMIP). The overall aim of CAMAS is to advance the understanding and model representation of key marine Arctic processes that contribute to the rapid changes in the Arctic. In particular, CAMAS will focus on the following themes:

• Drivers and impacts of ocean heat and freshwater transport into and out of the Arctic
• Ocean-ice-atmosphere interactions in a warming Arctic
• Biophysical impacts of Arctic marine biogeochemistry

Organizers anticipate that CAMAS will consist of three annual workshops to initiate, execute, and finalize coordinated activities that will advance understanding of these topics through multi-model analysis, model-observational synthesis, and the development and evaluation of process-oriented metrics. Each workshop will be preceded by an Early-Career School. The school will consist of lectures and activities on hot topics in the field, with ample discussion and social time. Some funding is available to support travel costs for EC scientists.

Registration deadline is 1 January 2024.

Join ACCAP for this month’s VAWS webinar to hear about the decision support work being conducted on the research vessel Sikuliaq. The R/V Sikuliaq is the only ice-capable vessel in the US Academic Research Fleet. In support of the Arctic Mobile Observing System, an Office of Naval Research-funded project, Michael Lawson embedded aboard the Sikuliaq for the five week mission from October 10th to November 15th as an ice analyst.

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. These webinar events are free and open to the public, and will be of particular interest to the international Arctic research community, federal agency officials, non-governmental organizations, Arctic educators, and the public.

Registration is required for each event. Register at: https://www.arcus.org/research-seminar-series/registration

Abstract
Join Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon, Iñupiaq, as she shares her learning from the Inuit people in Greenland and the Ninilchik Village Tribe in Alaska. This talk addresses building relationships with Indigenous Nations for their leadership in nurturing and stewarding the land through Indigenous Knowledge. A report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services found lands nurtured by Indigenous Peoples experience less species and ecosystems decline than other areas, yet in Alaska, Indigenous perspectives are rarely included in management. Heather discusses current land ownership and management practices in Alaska and how these differ from Indigenous approaches. She also addresses why the Indigenous approach is so different and what policies and laws can change to make sure the waters and lands are healthy and able to support generations in the future.

Speaker Details

Heather Sauyaq (Soy-uckh) Jean Gordon (she/her) is Iñupiaq and enrolled tribal member of the Nome Eskimo Community. She is the founder/principle consultant for Sauyaq Solutions, LLC working to support Indigenous Nations in self-determination through research, evaluation, and technical assistance. Heather previously worked at the Administration for Native Americans and consulted with other federal agencies, which included working on the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026 and with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on work around Indigenous Knowledge. Heather is currently a Native Children’s Research Exchange scholar, sits on the Board of Directors for the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, and serves on the National Academy of Sciences committee on Co-Production of Environmental Knowledge, Methods, and Approaches. Heather holds a MS in Sociology and a PhD in Indigenous Studies with a concentration in Indigenous Sustainability

The first Glaciology in Machine Learning Summer School (GlaMacLeS) will be held 16–24 June 2024 at the Taft-Nicholson Center in the Centennial Valley, Southwest Montana.

GlaMacLeS is intended to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly changing interface of glaciology with machine learning and artificial intelligence. The course is oriented towards PhD students and early-stage postdocs that have strong foundational knowledge in glaciology, modeling, or remote sensing, and that wish to integrate ML methods into their research while simultaneously working to establish a community of practice. We will cover a broad range of topics, including foundations of neural networks and Gaussian processes, ice sheet model emulation across scales, and deep learning for glacier remote sensing, among others.

The summer school is supported through a generous grant from the National Science Foundation that will cover most participant support costs, including travel, lodging, and meals. More information, including information on how to apply can be found at https://glamacles.github.io. Please note that the application deadline is February 15th, 2024.

Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO) and the Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH) are pleased to welcome you to an online workshop series to help researchers and collaborators communicate with policy makers.

WHO: Arctic researchers and collaborators who want to learn about writing and using short policy briefs to share their research and insights with non-scientists.

WHAT: SEARCH & NNA-CO will walk through how to frame and prepare your Arctic research to be submitted as an “Arctic Answer” for publication in Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research (AAAR), a peer-reviewed journal. Arctic Answers are two-page briefs designed specifically to share science with policymakers. Participants have the opportunity to work on developing a brief with experienced guidance. Two online sessions—one in January and one in February 2024—and a session at the NNA Annual Community Meeting will provide opportunities for learning and work. Participants can join all sessions for maximum benefit and progress on their brief or join fewer sessions to learn the basics.

WHERE: Zoom, etc.

WHEN: 18 January 2024, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mountain Time (session 1); 15 February 2024, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Mountain Time (session 2)

WHY: The accelerating pace of environmental change in the Arctic challenges decision makers at all levels of government and commerce. Scientific and Indigenous researchers can positively influence decisions by sharing our understanding in concise and clear language.

Learn more and register: https://www.nna-co.org/communicating-science-policy-writing-policy-brie…

Abstract: Permafrost thaw is adversely impacting critical infrastructure in Arctic and sub-arctic regions. The impact to infrastructure is expected to increase with projected climate change and will continue to have social, economic, and environmental consequences, if not adequately addressed. Our ability to construct and maintain sustainable infrastructure requires a comprehensive understanding of permafrost, among other things. This presentation will highlight several case studies where a permafrost framework has been developed to inform infrastructure design, mitigation strategies, and future adaptation to climate change. For each case, a synthesis of local and regional data has been used to define past, present, and future permafrost conditions. Commonly used datasets include satellite and airborne remote sensing, ground-based geophysics, geotechnical drillholes and instrumentation, climate change projections, and numerical ground thermal modeling. This information is collectively used by subject matter experts to build a permafrost framework from which informed decisions can be made. In some cases, three-dimensional models are constructed as part of the framework to support infrastructure design and more effectively communicate complex information to stakeholders.

Zoom link: https://woodwellclimate-org.zoom.us/j/81426209685?pwd=vKeQW75gLiR2dMMKQ…

The Greenland Ice Sheet Ocean Science (GRISO) network announces their GRISO Summer School. This summer school program will take place 9-20 September 2024 in Nuuk, Greenland. The topic will be Beyond the Ice Edge: linking science and society at Greenland’s coastal margins.

The GRISO Summer School emphasizes both Greenland science and building collaboration, communication, and complex problem-solving skills across disciplines. The primary audience for the summer school is advanced PhD students and early postdocs.

Applications will open on 29 January 2024 and close on 16 February 2024.
Participants will be notified of acceptance via email by approximately 15 March 2024.

Application deadline: 16 February 2024

For more information, go to: https://griso.ucsd.edu/griso-summer-school-2024/

For questions, contact:
Lauren Andrews
Email: lauren.c.andrews [at] nasa.gov

GRISO
Email: grisogreenland [at] gmail.com

ACCAP will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for March 2024 and the early spring season. Join the gathering online to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with Alaska’s seasonal climate.

The Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) is the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community.

Organizers welcome a diverse community of scientists, students, journalists, policymakers, educators and organizations who are working toward a world where our global collaborations and partnerships can carry us into a sustainable future.

The Ocean Sciences Meeting is an Endorsed Decade Action program with the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Abstract submissions close 13 September 2023 at 23:59 EDT/03:59+1 UTC.

Early bird registration ends 10 January 2024.

The mission of the North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) is to build a clear understanding of the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands, and Chukchi/Beaufort Seas that enables effective management and sustainable use of marine resources. NPRB will award a minimum of six Graduate Student Research Awards (GSRAs) of $26,000 each to qualified applicants at US-based institutions whose research addresses scientific, technological, and socio-economic themes relating to this mission. Award funds may be used for stipend, tuition, university fees, research-related travel, supplies, or analyses.

Awardees are expected to use GSRA funds for travel to the Alaska Marine Science Symposium. Eligibility: Students must be accepted by a graduate degree program at an accredited university or college in the United States by the time of application. Conditional acceptance is not allowable. Recipients of previous GSRAs may apply in subsequent degrees, with a maximum of one award per degree.

The Integrating Ocean Drilling and NASA Science: A Workshop to Explore Missions to Planet Earth workshop is scheduled for 20–22 February 2024, in Washington, DC, with virtual participation available.

This is a strategic workshop that is designed to lay the foundation for a new partnership between the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA focused on scientific ocean drilling, which is aligned with the recent memorandum of understanding between the two federal agencies. The goal of this workshop is to identify and build on the scientific synergies that NASA’s Earth and Planetary Science Divisions within the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) have with scientific ocean drilling and to explore using the United States scientific ocean drilling vessel and allied international drilling assets for joint research ventures.

Indication of Interest
To be added to the mailing list to receive additional information about this workshop, submit an indication of interest at https://www.hou.usra.edu/meeting_portal/iofi/?mtg=oceandrilling2024

Tundra Talks is a new webinar series, hosted by ARCUS, that centers around insightful discussions on Community and Citizen Science in the Arctic region. Through thoughtful conversations and shared perspectives, Tundra Talks aims to foster a deeper understanding of the vital role of community and citizen science in the Arctic, promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange for the benefit of both residents and the broader scientific community.

Register for the upcoming webinar, a panel discussion entitled, K-12 Student-Led Research, on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Alaska Standard Time (10:00 a.m. PST, 11:00 a.m. MST, 12:00 p.m. CST, 1:00 p.m. EST)

Student-led research is defined as “a collaborative endeavor, where students work together in groups or teams, or share their ideas and feedback with their peers”. Collaboration can enhance the quality and diversity of the research, as well as the social and communication skills of the students.

In this session of Tundra Talks, we will convene a panel of experts to share their experiences in working with K-12 student-led research in the Arctic. Our panelists will share their projects, experiences, and be available to answer your questions.

Our panelists are Roben Itchoak with Shishmaref School; Katie Spellman with the University of Alaska Fairbanks; Elena Sparrow with the University of Alaska Fairbanks; and Alyssa Scott with Child Trends.

The Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO) announces their upcoming three-part leadership workshop series for polar early-career scientists. The tools introduced in this series will be applicable to polar research environments in both the lab and the field. The three workshops include:

Getting Back to the Basics: 21 February 2024, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. MT

The Leadership Toolbox: Team-building and Navigating Conflict: 13 March 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT

Leadership from Above and Below: Building Safe and Constructive Work Atmospheres: 3 April 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT

For more information, go to: https://psecco.org/events

The 52nd International Arctic Workshop being held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, March 13 - 16, 2024! The International Arctic Workshop is a friendly, informal, and relaxed conference open to all students and professionals interested in the Arctic. Originally starting at INSTAAR at the University of Colorado - Boulder, the Arctic Workshop alternates between INSTAAR and an international host. This year, University of Massachusetts with the department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences & Climate System Research center will be hosting.

Organizers especially encourage early career scientists and graduate students to join this community of Arctic scientists.

Proposals for special sessions can be sent to jbg92 [at] umass.edu. Organizers are open to sessions on Antarctic science and archeology of human migration, as well.

Abstracts are being accepted for poster presentations and talks. Abstracts can be uploaded during the registration process.

Abstract deadline is 25 February 2024.

This 5-day remote workshop will provide researchers with an overview of best data management practices, data science tools for cleaning and analyzing data, and concrete steps and methods for more easily documenting and preserving their data at the Arctic Data Center. Example tools included R, Rmarkdown, and git/GitHub. This course provided background in both the theory and practice of reproducible research, spanning all portions of the research lifecycle, from ethical data collection following the CARE principles to engage with local stakeholders, to data publishing.

Topics include:

• Literate analysis (RMarkdown)
• Data wrangling (tidyr/dplyr)
• Data publishing
• Visualization (ggplot2/sf)
• Code versioning (git)
• Ethical data procedures (CARE principles)

Apply by 31 October 2023.

Learn about the latest precipitation models for southeast Alaska in a visually captivating format. These models anticipate an increasingly wet climate interspersed with extreme drought episodes. Join us to explore how future climates might unfold, illustrated through intricate 3D visualizations from the StoryMap: “Precipitation Extremes in Southeast Alaska: Drought in the Rainforest? Visualizing Precipitation Models in a Rapidly Changing Climate.”