Past Events

Join us for the next ARCUS Arctic Research Seminar on 9:00 am AKT on 2 October 2024! Featuring Stanislav Saas Ksenofontov of the ARCTICenter at the University of Northern Iowa, the webinar will explore "Sustainability of Indigenous Communities and Global Change: Perspectives from Sakha, NE Siberia."

These are all webinars for: ICARP IV webinar series introducing seven Research Priority Teams. More info: https://icarp.iasc.info/engagement/research-priority-teams

Webinar Dates, Times, and Registration:

RPT1: The Role of the Arctic in the Global System
Time and Date: 3 October 2024 at 14:00 CEST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dePChG0ASXyp6v-knfMwVw

RPT2: Observing, Reconstructing, and Predicting Future Climate Dynamics and Ecosystem Responses
Time and Date: 17 September 2024 at 17:00 CEST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mfT08IUsSGqvFNSgm1QgtQ

RPT3: Understanding the Dynamics and Resilience of Arctic Environments and Societies and Supporting Sustainable Development
Time and Date: 9 October 2024 at 16:00 CEST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eCZwFiW1QhGWZzPHKSt51w

RPT4: Arctic Research Cooperation and Diplomacy
Time and Date: 26 September at 17:00 CEST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0K6I-zVSQhqNTlLtfrSXCQ

RPT5: Co-Production and Indigenous-led methodologies
Time and Date: TBD

RPT6: Education and knowledge-sharing in and about the Arctic: Research and Practice
Time and Date: 25 September 2024 at 12:00 CEST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0qhKMH6DSE2jf2ybWYdMkA

RPT7: Technology, Infrastructure, Logistics, and Services
Time and Date: TBD

The United States Permafrost Association is hosting their next technical training webinar, "Advances in Remote Sensing of Permafrost Dynamics" presented by Dr. Kevin Schaefer from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), on 9 October at 1pm ET.

Learn more and register: https://uspa.memberclicks.net/webinar7#!/

These are all webinars for: ICARP IV webinar series introducing seven Research Priority Teams. More info: https://icarp.iasc.info/engagement/research-priority-teams

Webinar Dates, Times, and Registration:

RPT1: The Role of the Arctic in the Global System
Time and Date: 3 October 2024 at 14:00 CEST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dePChG0ASXyp6v-knfMwVw

RPT2: Observing, Reconstructing, and Predicting Future Climate Dynamics and Ecosystem Responses
Time and Date: 17 September 2024 at 17:00 CEST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mfT08IUsSGqvFNSgm1QgtQ

RPT3: Understanding the Dynamics and Resilience of Arctic Environments and Societies and Supporting Sustainable Development
Time and Date: 9 October 2024 at 16:00 CEST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eCZwFiW1QhGWZzPHKSt51w

RPT4: Arctic Research Cooperation and Diplomacy
Time and Date: 26 September at 17:00 CEST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0K6I-zVSQhqNTlLtfrSXCQ

RPT5: Co-Production and Indigenous-led methodologies
Time and Date: TBD

RPT6: Education and knowledge-sharing in and about the Arctic: Research and Practice
Time and Date: 25 September 2024 at 12:00 CEST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0qhKMH6DSE2jf2ybWYdMkA

RPT7: Technology, Infrastructure, Logistics, and Services
Time and Date: TBD

The call for abstracts for the ICARP IV Summit 2025 has been extended until 9 October 2024 at 23:59 MDT. The ICARP IV Summit will take place in Boulder, Colorado (USA) from 25–28 March 2025, immediately following the ASSW 2025 business and community meetings (20–24 March 2025).

60 sessions are available for abstract submissions. Additional conference sessions, which will host panels, town halls, and other engaging formats, have also been accepted into the program. Collectively, the sessions within the ICARP IV Summit will address the following areas:

Research topics that align with one or more of the seven existing ICARP IV Research Priority Team Areas.
Research topics that are critical for Arctic research planning to consider, but are broader than or not included within any of the seven existing ICARP IV Research Priority Team Areas. For example, topics here may include emerging Arctic threats, new areas in social science, Arctic economies, etc.
Matters that are important to Arctic research planning and implementation. For example, topics here may include science policy, research evaluation, research ethics, scenario planning, international funding and coordination mechanisms, etc.
Abstract submissions are invited through 9 October 2024 (23:59 MDT) (extension). Notifications of acceptance will be made at the latest by November 2024.

Please visit the ICARP IV Abstract Submission System by clicking on the "Submit Your Abstract here" button below for the full list of available sessions, submission guidelines, and instructions on how to submit your abstract.

Please direct questions regarding the ICARP IV Call for Abstracts to assw2025 [at] colorado.edu

When: October 9, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Haldeman 041, Dartmouth College

The Institute of Arctic Studies in the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding, in co-sponsorship with the Dartmouth Climate Futures Initiative and Dartmouth Environmental Studies, is honored to host White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi. The Climate Advisor will be in conversation with Dr. Melody Brown Burkins and Tiernan Sittenfeld '96 of the League of Conservation Voters on the future of US climate action.

This event will be in-person and livestreamed via Zoom.

Arctic Energy Forum 2024 is a two and a 1/2 day event on 14-16 October 2024 with the option of a pre-Education and Policy tour.

The Arctic Energy Forum (AEF) is held by the Arctic Energy Foundation (registered Non for Profit organization in Iceland) in collaboration with local organizers Arctic Portal and Alaska Center for Energy and Power, supported by and in collaboration with relevant leading Icelandic, USA and international partners. The AEF 2024 will review facts and discuss examples of best practices and solutions in energy and Green transitions through consulting and presentations for responsible energy solutions for Sustainable Nordic, Arctic, and Global Development. Emphasis will be on responsible energy use and utilization, not least renewable and green transition opportunities and solutions in smaller communities.

The workshop is organized by the IACS-IAPSO Joint Commission on Ice-Ocean Interactions (JCIOI) and will take place on Zoom 14-18th October 2024, and have have sessions staggered across multiple time zones. Key sessions will address four main themes below, but organizers welcome short presentations on any topic relating to ice sheet and glacier interactions with the ocean:

• New perspectives on melt parameterisations
• Ice-ocean interactions in the grounding zone
• New observational methods for ice-ocean interactions
• Impacts of meltwater on ocean circulation

AFN is hosting the "Understanding the Subsistence Framework in Alaska" workshop on October 16, 2024. This educational session will provide an overview of the legal structure of subsistence management in Alaska and explore pathways to advance Alaska Native customary and traditional hunting and fishing rights.

This workshop is free and open to the public and will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. Please join us to learn more about our complex subsistence management structure and explore options to advance our Native hunting and fishing rights. We look forward to supporting all our communities in understanding existing structures so we can collectively advocate for the options that best advance Alaska Native subsistence rights.

There will also be an opportunity to engage in a dialogue and ask questions with subsistence legal and policy experts and AFN leadership.

Date: October 16, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (AKDT)
Livestream Link: https://nativefederation.org/afn-subsistence-workshop-2024/

To help us plan accordingly, we kindly ask that you RSVP by clicking HERE.

AFN also encourages you to review our Subsistence Series of Workshops hosted in 2022 for a more in-depth presentation on the Alaska legal and policy framework of subsistence management. You can access the series at the following link: Subsistence Workshop Series 2022.

We look forward to your participation in this important conversation!

The Arctic Circle Assembly will be held in the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavík, Iceland, on 17–19 October 2024. The Arctic Circle Business Forum, taking place at the Reykjavik EDITION, will be launched at this year's Assembly. Registration is now open.

The annual Arctic Circle Assembly brings together governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, citizens, and others for a comprehensive and democratic Arctic dialogue. The Assembly is the largest gathering on Arctic affairs. It is a place for international engagement, cooperation, and celebration.

Join the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy for this month's NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing. Rick Thoman will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for November 2024 and the winter season. Join the gathering online to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with Alaska’s seasonal climate.

Register for the online event at https://uaf-accap.org/event/oct2024-climate-outlook/

This workshop is aimed at empowering Arctic scientists with the essential tools and knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In an era where data-driven science is revolutionizing research methodologies, the Arctic region’s intricate and dynamic nature poses unique challenges and opportunities. This 5-day in-person workshop, hosted by ASU, UCSB, Woodwell, UIIC, and NCSA as part of the NSF Cyber2A training program, is specifically tailored for scientists engaged in Arctic research who may have limited backgrounds in computer science and computing but are eager to integrate AI into their research.

Our comprehensive curriculum, developed through extensive research and training, emphasizes fundamental AI concepts, hands-on experiences, and addresses the particular challenges encountered in Arctic research. Participants will gain an overview of AI basics, including key concepts, methodologies, and the language of AI that every scientist should know. Additionally, the workshop will delve into practical AI applications, such as using AI models and tools to analyze data, predict outcomes, and gain insights into complex Arctic phenomena. Join us in this transformative journey to understand and interact with the Arctic environment through the powerful lens of AI.
In this course, participants will learn to:

• Understand AI Fundamentals
• Hands-on Experience with AI Tools
• Address Arctic-Specific Challenges
• Promote Collaborative Learning
• Facilitate Future Research

Venue: In-Person at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) in Santa Barbara, California
Registration and Fees

Registration Process: Participants will be selected based on responses to questions in the workshop application (linked at the bottom of this page). Registration details will be provided to selected participants after the application period concludes.

Fees: Tuition is covered for the accepted participants by the Cyber2A award from NSF

Please complete all parts of the workshop application here: Cyber2A Workshop Application

Direct any issues or questions regarding the application to: greco [at] nceas.ucsb.edu

The Arctic is warming almost 4 times faster than the rest of the globe. Yet how Arctic climate change will evolve remains highly uncertain, as there are large discrepancies in the projections from different climate models. A significant contributor to this uncertainty is our poor understanding of aerosol-cloud interactions in the Arctic and thus their poor representation in the models. The cloud-aerosol puzzle is a rather complex problem, affected by several physical and chemical processes that span various scales.

An important focus of the workshop will be on the relative role of anthropogenic air pollution vs the role of marine aerosols in the Arctic cloud lifecycle. The climatic effects of increasing industrialization within the Arctic circle and transport from more polluted mid-latitude regions are not well understood. At the same time the relationships between decreasing sea-ice extent, increasing ocean temperatures, the resulting changes in marine aerosol emissions and cloud characteristics in the Arctic remains a major unknown.

To quantify these complex interactions, the QuIESCENT workshop aims to gather polar atmospheric and marine scientists, experimentalists and modellers, physicists and chemists, to exchange knowledge and work together to establish a coordinated plan on how to address these critical research questions. Apart from the Arctic scientific community, participation by Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientists is strongly encouraged to provide insights to the aerosol-cloud-precipitation processes that govern the Southern counterpart. In the spirit of the first two QuIESCENT workshops, participation by early career scientists is strongly encouraged.

Finally, in the context of the fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) and the ongoing planning for the International Polar Year 2032–2033 (IPY32), QuiESCENT aims to address two main objectives:

to hierarchise knowledge gaps in cloud-aerosol interactions and suggest research activities to address them in field and laboratory experiments
propose modelling strategies to improve the efficiency of the knowledge transfer from observations to atmospheric models.

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.

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at 9:00 a.m. AKDT
Cultural Preservation and Community Building Through Art

This Tundra Talk will feature a panel discussion with Alaskan artists Susan Qilgialuk Hope, Amy Ahnaughuq Topkok, and Bobby Qalutaksraq Brower.

The webinar is free but registration is required.

Learn more here: https://www.arcus.org/ccs/tundra-talks

The ARCUS Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for our Members, Board of Directors, staff, and other interested individuals to meet, talk, and connect with one another around key Arctic research and education issues and collaboration opportunities. The meeting is an open event and you do not need to be an ARCUS individual member or institutional affiliate to participate—all are welcome!

For additional information or questions about the meeting, please contact Brit Myers at brit [at] arcus.org.

This session will share the work that Igiugig Village (Igyararmiut) is doing to develop a monitoring plan. This session will also share a new scientific study on harbor seals in Iliamna Lake, Alaska, that has uncovered remarkable genetic differences between the seals living in the freshwater Iliamna Lake and nearby marine seals in Bristol Bay. These findings suggest that Iliamna Lake's population, is genetically unique and differs from other harbor seal populations across the entire Pacific Ocean, from Japan to California and other areas of Alaska.

Presenters:
Mary Hostetter - Tribal Steward with Igiugig Village Council
Bill Kane - Tribal Steward with Igiugig Village Council
Donna Hauser - UAF Research Assistant Professor

The largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity conference in the country, SACNAS' premier conference is a gathering which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM. Over the course of the event, college-level through professional attendees are immersed in cutting-edge STEM research, professional development sessions, motivational keynote speakers, and the Graduate School & Career Expo Hall, as well as multicultural celebrations and traditions, and an inclusive and welcoming community of peers, mentors, and role models. Simply put, the NDiSTEM Conference is a broadly inclusive space where you are encouraged and empowered to bring your whole self to STEM.

Join us for the 28th Annual Sitka WhaleFest
1st–3rd November 2024
Shifting Boundaries New Horizons

This year we follow how life is on the move in a dynamic ocean. Together we will learn how animals are redrawing the maps of their historical ranges, and how these distribution shifts are reshaping our ties to the land and water.

Science Symposium Speakers

The heart of Sitka WhaleFest is the three-day symposium, where world-renowned scientists share their current research. These presentations are unique because the speakers are chosen for their ability to communicate their work and engage a broad sweeping audience. This innovative science event gives future scientists and anyone interested in our oceans opportunities to meet and interact with a passionate and diverse group of speakers. Each afternoon, symposium participants and guest speakers will explore a daily theme connected to the overall theme of the symposium.

ACI’s 18th Arctic Shipping Summit will be taking place on the 6th and 7th November 2024 in Montreal, Canada. The two-day event will consist of a number of informative presentations followed by interactive Q&A sessions and panel discussions, bringing together key industry stakeholders including ship-owners, ship-managers & associated solution providers, coastguards and governmental transport authorities, meteorologists, consultants & technology providers.

After a very successful comeback event in 2023, we are very excited to bring back new and old faces to the Arctic Shipping Summit. We have stimulating subjects like reducing pollution in the Arctic, implementing more sustainable practices, utilizing cutting edge AI technology in shipping operations and many more.

The 2024 fire season in Alaska was compressed, with most of the area burned occurring in a few weeks in June and the first days of July. The total area burned was higher than most recent years but far below 2019 and 2022. During this webinar we will review two wildfires that impacted communities in interior Alaska and what went into the responses. The McDonald fire ignited on June 8th in a remote part of the Tanana Flats Military Training Area, about 31 miles southeast of Fairbanks. At first, the fire did not pose a threat to life or structures but the smoke impacted Fairbanks and other communities in the region. When the fire grew and burned outside the military range, a substantial effort was made to protect a cluster of remote recreational cabins. Later in the season, the Riley Creek Fire ignited near the entrance to Denali National Park during the peak of the tourist season and had an immediate impact on visitors, community members and businesses. We will discuss what goes into the interagency response to different fires like these.

Register for this online event at the ACCAP website - https://uaf-accap.org/event/wildfire_review_2024/