Past Events

IARPC Collaboration Teams meet on a regular basis to implement the Arctic Research Plan: FY 2013-2017. Most meetings are open to the Arctic research community. Collaboration teams facilitate communication and collaboration between Federal agencies, the academic community, industry, non-governmental organizations, and State, local and tribal groups.

Contact Sara Bowden, bowden [at] arcus.org, if you would like to join this meeting.

Publishing in high impact journals is often one of the ultimate goals for scientists. Even if the current impact factor measures are not of everybody’s liking, it is no doubt that in the current academic settings it is easier to obtain the next grant, the next promotion or even the next job if your count with high impact publications in your CV. But what actually makes the difference between a «normal» scientific publication and a high impact one? In her lecture, Maria Luisa Avila will speak about her experience as science editor for a high impact journal, what makes a high impact publication (and what doesn’t!), why aiming for high impact could be beneficial (an detrimental!) to science and how you can tailor your research and article writing to improve your chances of publishing in high impact journals.

Use the link above to join the webinar. Webinar ID: 697971593

The Arctic is undergoing a major transformation. Climate change and modernization are bringing important issues, including the health of Northerners, melting sea-ice, intercontinental shipping, sovereignty, resource exploitation, and the environment, to the forefront of national and international agendas. Circumpolar nations face an increased urgency to expand the observational capacity needed to formulate strategies and policies that will minimize the negative impacts and maximize the positive outcomes of this transformation.

Building on the success of its annual scientific meeting, the ArcticNet Network of Centres of Excellence and its national and international partners are excited to welcome the Arctic research community to Ottawa for the international Arctic Change 2014 conference to be held at the Ottawa Convention Centre from 8-12 December 2014.

Coinciding with the pinnacle of Canada’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council, Arctic Change 2014 welcomes the participation of international researchers, students, policy and decision makers, representatives of government and non-government organizations, the private sector, northern stakeholders and media to address the global challenges and opportunities arising from climate change and modernization in the circum-Arctic. With over 1000 participants expected to attend, Arctic Change 2014 will be one of the largest trans-sectoral international Arctic research conferences ever held in Canada.

Arctic Change 2014 is a 5-day conference beginning with Student Day on Monday, 8 December and ending on Friday, 12 December. The full program (agenda, abstracts, list of participants, sponsors and exhibitors) will be available for download on this website in November 2014. A summarized version of the program (agenda, sponsors and exhibitors and floor plan) will be included in the registration packages. Below is an overview of program highlights and the preliminary agenda as well as information on side meetings.

• Arctic Change 2014 will begin on the afternoon of Monday, 8 December with the International Student Day, organized jointly by the ArcticNet Student Association (ASA) and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS). Student Day will continue all day on Tuesday 9 December. All registered conference participants are welcome to attend Student Day.
• The official Arctic Change 2014 welcome reception will be held on the evening of Tuesday 9 December.
• Two dedicated poster sessions/receptions will be held on the evenings of Tuesday 9 December and Wednesday 10 December.
• Arctic Change 2014 topical and plenary sessions will be presented from 8:30 to 17:00 from Wednesday 10 December to Thursday 11 December and from 9:00 to 15:00 on Friday 12 December.
• The Arctic Inspiration Prize ceremony will be held from 19:00 to 20:30 on Wednesday 10 December.
• The Arctic Change 2014 banquet dinner will be held on Thursday 11 December starting at 19:30.
• Lunches will be provided to conference participants from Tuesday to Friday. Breakfasts and dinners are on your own, except for the Arctic Change 2014 banquet dinner.

The Symposium, as one of the most important events of ISPRS Technical Commission VIII, is to provide an inter-disciplinary forum for scientists, researchers and practitioners in the field of remote sensing with the theme of the symposium on “Operational Remote Sensing Applications: Opportunities, Progress and Challenges”. The participants of the Symposium will present the latest developments and applications, discuss cutting-edge technologies, exchange research ideas, and promote international collaboration.

The ISPRS Foundation, Inc. (TIF) can provide limited travel grants to qualified individuals attend the Symposium, especially those in developing countries and regions. The last date to apply for grants will be September 07, 2014.

For detailed information and to apply, please visit http://www.isprs.org/foundation/

Important Dates:

• Deadline for Submission of Abstracts extended to September 08, 2014
• Notifications to the authors: October 1, 2014
• Full paper submission: November 15, 2014
• ISPRS Technical Commission VIII Mid Term Symposium: December 9-12, 2014
• Early Bird Registration: October 3, 2014

IARPC Collaboration Teams meet on a regular basis to implement the Arctic Research Plan: FY 2013-2017. Most meetings are open to the Arctic research community. Collaboration teams facilitate communication and collaboration between Federal agencies, the academic community, industry, non-governmental organizations, and State, local and tribal groups.

Contact Sara Bowden, bowden [at] arcus.org, if you would like to join this meeting.

The AGU Fall Meeting is the largest worldwide conference in the geophysical sciences, attracting more than 22,000 Earth and space scientists, educators, students, and other leaders. For 46 years, energized and passionate Earth and space scientists from around the world gather at the AGU Fall Meeting to connect with colleagues, broaden their knowledge base, and embrace the joy of science. The 2014 meeting takes place Monday 15 – Friday 19 December 2014.

Each year, the Fall Meeting takes place in the Moscone Center, at the intersection of Fourth and Howard Streets, San Francisco, CA 94103. The Moscone Center is accessible by BART and MUNI public transit lines, and also in walking distance of many hotels.

The abstract submission tool will open in mid-June.

More information to follow as it becomes available.

Katrine Gorham, NEON Field Operations Manager, Alaska will present "National Ecological Observatory Network in Alaska: Taiga and Tundra". As part of the continental scale National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), study sites are being developed in the Alaska Taiga and Tundra regions. NEON will gather long-term data on ecological responses of the biosphere to changes in land use and climate, and on feedbacks with the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Please join us for an overview of the NEON project and look ahead at development activities planned for Alaska.

Pre-registration for webinars is strongly encouraged. The audio portion of the call is through a toll-free phone line and the slide presentation is streamed via computer. For instructions on participating through your home office or at a satellite viewing location with others in your community, please see the webinar information page: https://accap.uaf.edu/?q=webinars.

IARPC Collaboration Teams meet on a regular basis to implement the Arctic Research Plan: FY 2013-2017. Most meetings are open to the Arctic research community. Collaboration teams facilitate communication and collaboration between Federal agencies, the academic community, industry, non-governmental organizations, and State, local and tribal groups.

Contact Sara Bowden, bowden [at] arcus.org, if you would like to join this meeting.

IARPC Collaboration Teams meet on a regular basis to implement the Arctic Research Plan: FY 2013-2017. Most meetings are open to the Arctic research community. Collaboration teams facilitate communication and collaboration between Federal agencies, the academic community, industry, non-governmental organizations, and State, local and tribal groups.

Contact Sara Bowden, bowden [at] arcus.org, if you would like to join this meeting.

The Division of Polar Programs (PLR) and the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) encourage proposals that will leverage the extensive National Science Foundation (NSF) investment in polar sciences and polar infrastructure for the benefit of science education in the U.S. and for the development of the next generation of polar scientists. In order to promote polar science educational opportunities, PLR and DUE will accept and review proposals for the development and management of a program(s) that will facilitate the participation of pre-service and in-service middle and high school teachers as well as faculty from Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUI), including community colleges and Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), in research projects focused on the Arctic and Antarctic. Proposals in response to this Dear Colleague Letter must be submitted to the Improving Undergraduate Science Education (IUSE) deadline of January 13th, 2015.

The integration of research and education is essential to NSF's mission. In addition, NSF seeks to broaden participation in science and to make the results of research projects widely accessible to students and the public. PLR addresses these objectives by supporting the participation of students and educators in polar research projects. NSF priorities for undergraduate-focused education projects are informed by a new framework developed as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) initiative, which is a comprehensive, Foundation-wide effort to accelerate the quality and effectiveness of the education of undergraduates in all of the STEM fields. The IUSE Framework promotes new and exciting approaches to using research on STEM learning and education to address challenges across undergraduate STEM education, as well as within specific disciplines. The framework draws upon a knowledge base accumulated from decades of research, development, and best practices across the nation in STEM undergraduate education. NSF expects that investments within the IUSE portfolio will integrate theories and findings from education research with attention to the needs and directions of frontier science and engineering research. Priorities of this framework are described in more detail in the IUSE solicitation (NSF 14-588).

While participation of educators and students in both Arctic and Antarctic research projects is encouraged, it requires a substantial level of planning and logistical support. The logistical support required is unique to polar science and requires the development of discipline-specific best practices to ensure success. In order to organize the participation of educators in polar research programs and to provide for their preparation and safety, PLR and EHR will consider proposals that provide for inclusion of educators in polar research. Proposals that make use of innovative technology for remote access and inclusion of larger groups of educators are encouraged. Proposals that include participation of individuals in various research projects are also encouraged and may include the selection of participants, matching of participants with polar research projects and researchers, preparation of participants for field experiences, logistical support for participants' travel, and organization of subsequent outreach, education and evaluation efforts. Activities should reflect an understanding of best practices for educator professional development and include development and maintenance of a variety of web-based products for dissemination of program information and educational products to the broadest possible audience.

Proposals in response to this letter must be submitted to the Improving Undergraduate Science Education (IUSE) solicitation for the January 13, 2015 deadline.

Proposals submitted in response to this letter must be identified by starting the proposal title with the term: "IUSE-Polar (NSF 14-122).

Those considering submitting a proposal in response to this opportunity are strongly encouraged to contact: Lisa Rom; 703-292-7709, the cognizant program officer who can answer questions and provide further guidance.

This webinar will provide an introduction and information for individuals who want to use the new IARPC website.

Contact Sara Bowden, bowden [at] arcus.org, if you would like to join this meeting.

IARPC Collaboration Teams meet on a regular basis to implement the Arctic Research Plan: FY 2013-2017. Most meetings are open to the Arctic research community. Collaboration teams facilitate communication and collaboration between Federal agencies, the academic community, industry, non-governmental organizations, and State, local and tribal groups.

Contact Sara Bowden, bowden [at] arcus.org, if you would like to join this meeting.

The 9th Arctic Frontiers conference will be held in Tromsø, Norway, with the title: Climate and Energy, from Sunday 18 January to Friday 23 January 2015.

The earth is in the midst of major climate changes. The Arctic is experiencing the impact of these changes more and faster than other parts of the globe. Processes starting in the Arctic may have deep and profound impacts on other parts of the globe. At the same time the Earth's population is rising and with it the global energy demand. New and greener energy sources are gaining market shares, but still the energy mix of the foreseeable future will have a substantial fossil component. The Arctic is expected to hold major oil and gas resources, while the regions green energy potentials are less explored. How will the Arctic's energy resources contribute to the global energy mix in the decades to come? How will the climate changes impact the Arctic environment and societies? And where will we find a balance between the planet's energy demand and the necessity to reduce CO2 emissions?

The Arctic Frontiers conference is a central arena for discussions of Arctic issues. The conference brings together representatives from science, politics, and civil society to share perspectives on how upcoming challenges in the Arctic may be addressed to ensure sustainable development. Arctic Frontiers is composed of a policy section and a scientific section.

The 9th Arctic Frontiers science section Climate and Energy will address three main themes:

• Arctic climate change – global implications
• Ecological winners and losers in future Arctic marine ecosystems
• The Arctic's role in the global energy supply and security.
  This call for papers addresses only the scientific section from 21 January to 23 January 2015.

On behalf of the Scientific Program Committees, we have great pleasure in inviting you to submit one or more abstracts (for oral or poster presentation) to any of the three parts, in accordance with the instructions provided.

All abstracts will be reviewed by members of the three scientific committees for rating of abstract quality and presentation content.

The Call for Papers closes on 22 September 2014

Organizers announce a call for applications to the Encouraging Networks between Geoscience and Geoscience Education (ENGAGE) Workshop. It will be held 18-20 January 2015 in Arlington, Virginia.

Significant advances in both the geosciences and in STEM education have taken place in recent years, such that early-career professionals face a different and evolving landscape of what we teach, how we teach, and how we communicate the broader impacts of our research. Adding urgency to the task is the projection of an increased need for geoscientists and professionals with an understanding of geoscience, due to anticipated retirements from the baby-boomer generation and job growth in geoscience-related careers. In response, the National Science Foundation is funding a workshop to bring together early-career researchers to explore collaborative approaches that leverage advances in both geoscience disciplines (earth, atmospheric, ocean, and polar sciences) and in geoscience education. These relationships are critical for two reasons: (1) to address the foundational educational research needed on how people learn geoscience content and develop into expert geoscientists, and (2) to facilitate early career geoscientists in enhancing the broader impacts of their geoscience research.

The workshop will include a combination of plenary talks, panelist presentations, group discussions and time for networking and collaboration. Early career geoscience researchers and discipline based education researchers (DBERs) will each bring important expertise to the workshop. The geoscience researchers can provide content specific instructional challenges and classroom/student access, while DBERs bring a knowledge of methodologies to study those challenges. Both groups will have the opportunity to develop new collaborations, with geoscience researchers gaining an understanding of the DBER process, and ideas for broadening the impact of their research, while DBERs will gain a better understanding of content challenges in the geosciences.

This workshop is open to 40 people by application, and travel and workshop costs will be covered for all selected participants.

Application deadline: Friday, 7 November 2014.

For further information and to apply, please visit the conference website through the link above.

For questions, please contact:
Nicole LaDue Email: nladue [at] niu.edu
Michael Hubenthal Email: hubenth [at] iris.edu

This workshop is designed to catalyze relationships, understandings, and collaborations between early career disciplinary researchers in the earth, atmospheric, ocean, and polar sciences and scientific discipline based education researchers (DBERs) in the geosciences. These relationships are critical for two reasons: (1) to address the foundational educational research needed on how people learn geoscience content and develop into expert geoscientists, and (2) to facilitate early career geoscientists in enhancing the broader impacts of their geoscience research. The workshop is designed to grow mutually beneficial research collaborations amongst early career investigators that will build upon the extant literature reviewed in the National Research Council report, Discipline-Based Education Research: Understanding and Improving Learning in Undergraduate Science and Engineering (NRC, 2012).

The workshop will include a combination of plenary talks, panelist presentations, discussions and time for networking and collaboration. Early career geoscience researchers and DBERs will each bring important expertise to the workshop. The geoscience researchers can provide content specific instructional challenges and classroom/student access, while DBERs bring a knowledge of methodologies to study those challenges. Both groups will have the opportunity to develop new collaborations, with geoscience researchers gaining an understanding of the DBER process, and ideas for broadening the impact of their research, while DBERs will gain a better understanding of content challenges in the geosciences.

Workshop Goals

• Engage both geoscience and geoscience education communities in the identification of future synergistic research directions, and establish a list of action items.
• Nurture and prepare future leaders in the geoscience community to advance geoscience research and education.
• Promote cross-disciplinary awareness and relationships among early-career researchers in geoscience and geoscience education.
• Develop and share strategies for the design of competitive Broader Impacts components of proposals submitted to the Directorate of Geosciences and/or improve the quality of geoscience education related proposals submitted to the Directorate for Education and Human Resources.

For more information, please contact Nicole LaDue at nladue [at] niu.edu.

The symposium will feature a session on the Communicating Ocean Sciences, keynote addresses, poster sessions, and workshops. As in past years, the main content of the symposium is organized by large marine ecosystem. The 2015 schedule will be:

• Tuesday, January 20 - Gulf of Alaska;
• Wednesday, January 21 - Bering Sea; and
• Thursday, January 22 - Arctic Ocean.

Details of the 2015 Alaska Marine Science Symposium program will be available by mid-November. Visit the symposium website for more information.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces that a funding opportunity is available within the Arctic-Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) field campaign.

NASA Terrestrial Ecology research addresses changes in Earth's carbon cycle and ecosystems using space-based observations in order to improve understanding of the structure and function of global terrestrial ecosystems, their interactions with the atmosphere and hydrosphere, and their role in the cycling of the major biogeochemical elements and water.

The focus of this solicitation is the initial research to begin the Arctic-Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) field campaign -- a large-scale study of ecosystem responses to environmental change in western North America's Arctic and boreal region and the implications for social-ecological systems. The Overarching Science Question for ABoVE is: How vulnerable or resilient are ecosystems and society to environmental change in the Arctic and boreal region of western North America?

Notices of intent to propose are requested by: 20 January 2015.
Proposals are due: 20 March 2015.

Further information, including a link to the solicitation, is available at: http://above.nasa.gov/acep.html.

Questions should be directed to:
Eric Kasischke
Email: Eric.S.Kasischke [at] nasa.gov
Phone: 202-358-1884

Six consecutive free public science lectures will be given by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in the Westmark, Fairbanks, Gold Room.

January 20th, Matthew Sturm will present "Weird Things You Ought to Know about Snow". This is an all ages event.

Every year Georange together with Nordic Publishing invite decision-makers from parliamentary committees and government agencies, authorities, experts and other interested parties from the Nordic mining and mineral industry, as well as representatives from the financial sector, to focus on today’s industry – its possibilities and increased importance for developments in trade and industry. The seminar will be arranged in conjunction with the annual Västerbotten Weeks at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm.

For more information, please visit the conference website.

Six consecutive free public science lectures will be given by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in the Westmark, Fairbanks, Gold Room. January 27th, Michael West will present "The Next Big Earthquake." This is an all ages event.