Past Events

The International Glaciological Society will hold an International Symposium on ‘Cryosphere and Biosphere’ in 2018. The meeting will be held 14-19 March 2018, in Kyoto, Japan.

THEME:

The cryosphere is now acknowledged as a unique biome that, in spite of the cold and harsh conditions, is inhabited by a diverse range of micro- and macroorganisms. Since the organisms play important roles in the cycling of carbon, nutrients and other elements within and around the cryosphere, these processes have received significant research attention from biogeochemists and microbiologists. However, the presence
and activity of microorganisms within the cryosphere also demands attention from glaciologists with interests in the physical and chemical properties of snow or ice. This is because melting and the crystallization of snow and ice are enhanced or even induced by the presence and activity of organisms. For example, supraglacial microbes can darken and increase melting on glaciers and ice sheets, while some species of bacteria can act as ice nucleators. Their influence upon the chemistry of ice and ice crystal interstices also has relevance to the interpretation of ice cores. However, biological processes on, within and under the ice are still insufficiently understood for us to incorporate their direct and indirect effects into current models of the Earth system. Furthermore, most organisms in the cryosphere are physiologically adapted to low temperatures and an improved understanding of these mechanisms has great potential for application to agriculture, food science, medical and material engineering. This symposium will therefore provide an opportunity for glaciologists and biologists to meet and discuss the various phenomena associated with life in the cold. The goals of this symposium are: (1) to provide a forum for presenting the current knowledge of life and ecosystems in the cryosphere; (2) to discuss the important gaps in our understanding of interactions between biological activity and
physical/chemical phenomena in the cryosphere, from molecular to system level; and (3) to encourage participants to form a new scientific community, discussing the state and direction of glacial biology or bio-glaciology.

SUGGESTED TOPICS:

We welcome all submissions for presentation under the broad topics of glaciology in the biosphere and/or biology in the cryosphere. The key focus areas are:

1. Microbes and biogeochemistry in glaciers and ice sheets
2. The role of sea ice, icebergs and glacier calving fronts in marine ecosystems
3. Permafrost and terrestrial biota
4. Interaction between snow cover and forest
5. Cryosphere ecosystems and climate change
6. Biological ice nucleation
7. Biomarkers and biogeochemistry in ice cores and frozen ground
8. Physiology of cold adaptation and applications of biogenic material to low temperature technology
9. Emerging areas of cryosphere/biosphere research

Online abstract submission for the International Symposium on 'Cryosphere and Biosphere' is now open.

Abstract submission deadline: midnight on 21 November 2017 GMT.

DEADLINE, Dec. 15 and subsequent dates: New solicitation, issued for proposals to NSF’s Leading Engineering for America's Prosperity, Health, and Infrastructure (LEAP HI), includes Arctic projects

The Leading Engineering for America's Prosperity, Health, and Infrastructure (LEAP HI) program, managed by the Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) in NSF’s Directorate for Engineering, challenges the engineering research community to address critical challenges for advancing America's prosperity, health and infrastructure, including project such as such as described in Navigating the New Arctic (NNA), one on NSFs 10 Big Ideas for Future NSF Investments.

Among the 10 Big Ideas announced by NSF Director France A. Córdova, the agency proposes to “establish an observing network of mobile and fixed platforms and tools across the Arctic to document these rapid biological, physical, chemical and social changes, leveraging participation by other federal agencies.”

See: https://www.nsf.gov/about/congress/reports/nsf_big_ideas.pdf

Questions about the #Arctic aspects of the LEAP HI solicitation should be directed to OPP’s Diane McKnight: dmcknigh at nsf.gov / (703) 292-4897.

The LEAP HI program will support fundamental research that may lead to “disruptive” technologies and methods, lay the foundation for new and strengthened industries, enable improvements in quality of life, or re-imagine and revitalize the built environment.

Submission of Letters of Intent is required, as described in the solicitation.

Deadlines for Letter of Intent: Dec. 15, 2017 and July 16, 2018
Full proposal deadlines: February 05, 2018 - February 20, 2018, September 01, 2018 - September 17, 2018.

One or more CMMI core topics must be central to the proposal, and integration of disciplinary expertise not typically engaged in CMMI-funded projects is encouraged. Proposals should demonstrate the need for a sustained research effort by an integrated, interdisciplinary team.

MEC (former NBE) is an informal and friendly conference which participants attend to exchange ideas and information dealing with media education, educational use of ICTs and learning environments. MEC is organized by the Centre for Media Pedagogy at the University of Lapland.

The first international NBE Conference was held in 2005 and the second one, NBE 2007 Conference, The Power of Media in Education in 2007. The third NBE conference was held in connection with the ISATT 2009 Conference. These three conferences were organized at the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland. The fourth NBE Conference, The Social Media in the Middle of Nowhere, NBE 2011, was organized in Sallatunturi, Salla and the fifth, Media Education in No Man’s Land, in 2013 as well as the sixth, In the Light of the Midnight Sun in 2015 in Pyhätunturi, Finland.

In 2017 the conference returns to Rovaniemi and it is organized right before the FERA Conference on Education, which offers you the excellent opportunity to combine these two events.

Deadline for abstract submissions: 21 August 2017

Notification of acceptance sent to authors by: 2 October 2017

Deadline for early-bird registration: 16 October 2017

We invite registrations and abstract submissions to the International Conference on Snow Hydrology (SnowHydro18) which takes place from 12 to 15 February 2018 at Heidelberg University (Germany).

We welcome contributions on all aspects of snow and hydrology, with emphasis on the following specific topics:

• Remote sensing of snow properties
• Experimental research and new measurement techniques
• Spatial variability of snow
• Snow-vegetation interaction
• Snow data assimilation for modelling purposes
• The prediction of snow melt and runoff
• Simulation models of snow, model comparisons
• Snow in semi-arid environments
• Climate change, snow conditions and water supply
• Teaching concepts in snow hydrology

Selected deadlines:

• 31 August 2017: Early bird registration
• 30 September 2017: scientific session proposals
• 30 November 2017: abstract submission ends

ARCUS Arctic Research Seminar Series
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS)

Date: Thursday, 30 November 2017 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. EST
Speaker: Courtney Carothers (University of Alaska Fairbanks) and Laura Zanotti (Purdue University)
Presentation Title: In a Climate of Change: Co-producing knowledge and community-researcher relationships in the Leadership and Strength project in Utqiagvik, Alaska

To register for the event, go to:
https://www.arcus.org/research-seminar-series

The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) announces the next Arctic Research Seminar Series event featuring Courtney Carothers (University of Alaska Fairbanks) and Laura Zanotti (Purdue University). The event will be held in the ARCUS D.C. office at 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington D.C. on Thursday, 30 November 2017 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET.

This seminar will also be available as a webinar live-stream for those unable to attend in person.

Registration is required for this event.

The ARCUS Arctic Research Seminar Series brings leading Arctic researchers to Washington, D.C. to share the latest findings and what they mean for decision-making. These seminars will be of interest to federal agency officials, congressional staff, non-governmental organizations, associations, and the public.

This seminar titled "In a Climate of Change: Co-producing knowledge and community-researcher relationships in the Leadership and Strength project in Utqiagvik, Alaska" will discuss best practices for social science environmental research programs that operate at the nexus of conservation, community-directed heritage efforts, community-based practice, and multi-institutional partnerships.

Courtney Carothers is an Associate Professor of Fisheries in the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She is an environmental anthropologist currently researching how fishery systems are being remade by enclosure and privatization processes and the total environment of change facing Arctic Indigenous communities. Her work explores human-environment relationships, cultural values, equity, and well-being. She has co-edited two books and published over 30 articles and book chapters on these topics. She currently serves on a number of boards and working groups, including: the SEARCH (Study of Environmental Arctic Change) Science Steering Committee, the North Pacific Research Board Science Panel, the Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund Expert Panel, the State of Alaska's Salmon and People.

Laura Zanotti is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Purdue University and holds a PhD from the University of Washington. She also has affiliations with the Center for the Environment, American Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, and the Climate Change Research Center. Zanotti is an environmental anthropologist and interdisciplinary social scientist whose research program partners with communities to better understand how local, mostly rural, livelihoods and well-being can be sustained for future generations. Using a feminist political ecology framework, Zanotti maps out spatial inequalities and injustices experienced by resource-dependent communities and highlights local creativity in the context of acute change. In all of her work she stitches together insights from visual anthropology and engaged anthropology to create collaborative and meaningful projects. Her work has resulted in over ten published articles, an edited volume with Routledge, and several book chapters. Her book, Radical Territories in the Brazilian Amazon: the Kayapo’s Fight for Just Livelihoods, was recently published by the University of Arizona press. Zanotti’s research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and Purdue University.

This event is a brown-bag lunch that will be held in the ARCUS D.C. office (1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington D.C. Fourth Floor). Cookies and beverages will be provided.

A live webinar is also available to those unable to attend in person. Instructions for accessing the event online will be sent to webinar registrants prior to the event.

For those of you on Twitter, we also invite you to join us in live-tweeting the event using the hashtag #arcuswebinar.

For more information and to register for the event, go to:
https://www.arcus.org/research-seminar-series.

For questions, contact:
Brit Myers
Email: brit [at] arcus.org

The Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) at the link above invites individuals or groups of individuals from the U.S. research community to submit White Papers on topics in science, engineering, and/or STEM education that are ripe for international network-to-network collaboration. Topics should hold the potential to accelerate discovery and advance research outcomes.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) will use the white papers to inform OISE planning, including the potential need for a future program or program emphasis.

The deadline for white paper submission is: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time November 30, 2017.

For more details please follow the link above.

The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) Modeling Sub-team will host a webinar on High-Resolution Arctic Models. The webinar will be hosted via Zoom Video Conferencing and is open to the public.

This webinar will include three presentations. Eric Chassignet, Florida State University, will focus on the ocean models; Steve Cavallo, University of Oklahoma, will focus on atmosphere modeling; and Wieslaw Maslowski, Naval Postgraduate School, will focus on the coupled system models.

For questions, contact:
Emily Osbourne
Email: emily.osborne [at] noaa.gov

Celebrate Antarctica Day on December 1, 2017!

Join the celebration of this unique part of our world. There are numerous events planned around the world and anyone can participate.

Antarctica Day activities as well as the virtual balloon launch can be found at Our Spaces (see link above).

PolarTREC Alumni Armando Caussade is hosting the first ever Antarctica Day celebration in Puerto Rico!

Despite the post-hurricane issues, Armando was able to obtain approval from Metropolitan University to hold a three-hour event geared towards a small number of graduate students attending the university. The event will feature a talk on the Antarctic treaty, short documentaries on Antarctica and Antarctic science (including Dr. Jim Madsen's "Chasing the Ghost Particle), plus his own experience with PolarTREC. There will be a round table discussion with students for them to share their opinions.

You can read all about Armando's experience working with the IceCube project:
https://www.polartrec.com/expeditions/ice-cube-neutrino-observatory-2014

You can also download his book, A Puerto Rican in the South Pole:
https://www.polartrec.com/resources/article/a-puerto-rican-in-the-south…

ARCUS will be celebrating Antarctica Day by hosting a LIVE, real-time event with PolarTREC teacher Lesley Anderson from the South Pole Station. Start time may change due to satellite availability.

This will be a special presentation celebrating Antarctica Day (December 1). The presentation will focus on the history of the Antarctica Treaty and how it relates to science conducted at the South Pole, in particular with the IceCube project (https://www.polartrec.com/expeditions/icecube-and-the-askaryan-radio-ar…).

This event is considered an official Antarctica Day event. These events are FREE and it's easy to register at the link above.

Additional Antarctica Day activities as well as the virtual balloon launch can be found at Our Spaces:

http://www.ourspaces.org.uk/antarctica-day.html

The Polar Cooperation Research Centre (PCRC) is proud to announce its third international symposium. The PCRC’s distinct research approach to the Arctic is aimed at establishing and strengthening the international legal and institutional framework so as to bring stability and foreseeability in the future of the Arctic. Increasingly, the challenges faced in the Arctic can no longer be addressed or tackled only within the Arctic both geographically and functionally. This symposium will critically examine the positive contribution that the non-Arctic States/actors can bring to such Arctic legal order-making, as well as challenges faced by them.

PCRC symposia endeavor to be thought-provoking and discussion-oriented, with each session comprising of an in-depth examination by an expert followed by critical discussion with the discussants and the participants. We do not have parallel sessions so that all participants can engage in all sessions.

This symposium is by invitation only. If you wish to attend the symposium, please make a registration as soon as possible. Please note that due to the limited seating availability, we may not accommodate all the requests.

We are pleased to announce that abstracts and registrations are now open for Taking the Temperature of the Antarctic Continent (TACtical) Workshop March 21-23 2018 in Hobart, Australia.

The geothermal heat flux to the base of the Antarctic ice sheet is inherently difficult to measure, yet accurate estimates are necessary to better understand cryosphere dynamics. This is crucial to improve models of ice discharge and sea level change, and optimise site selection for ice core paleoclimate studies.

This workshop will include presentations and discussion around a new generation of Antarctic heat flux measurements, derivations and models, combining efforts to characterise and couple both deep (mantle) and shallow (crustal) heat flux. We will also discuss possible future international heat flux measurement initiatives in Antarctica. We invite interested researchers from the solid Earth, cryosphere and ice sheet modelling communities to join us in Hobart in March 2018.

Abstracts submission deadline extended to 7 December 2017.

Early bird registration $250 (includes conference dinner).

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) in an Oct. 6 Dear Colleague Letter to assess the science and engineering community's needs for mid-scale research infrastructure. The information will be used to develop an infrastructure strategy, in accordance with the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (AICA).

For the purposes of this RFI, NSF defines Research Infrastructure (RI) as any combination of facilities, equipment, instrumentation, computational hardware and software, and the necessary human capital in support of the same. This includes upgrades to existing major research facilities.

Researchers, users, and leaders at U.S.-based colleges and universities as well as non-profits who are well positioned to advance and support a mid-scale project throughout its lifecycle are encouraged to respond.

The RFI focuses on mid-scale research infrastructure projects with an anticipated NSF contribution of between $20 million and $100 million towards construction and/or acquisition.

The AICA requires NSF to "evaluate the existing and future needs, across all disciplines supported by the Foundation, for mid-scale projects" and "develop a strategy to address the needs."

After the submission period ends, and the information is analyzed, NSF will summarize the high-level insights drawn from this analysis for the science community and internal NSF use.

PLEASE NOTE: funding for mid-scale RI projects in this range of investment has not been identified; nor does this RFI imply an intent on the part of NSF to issue a call for proposals. In addition, responses to this RFI do not constitute any commitment on behalf of the submitters or their institutions to submit a proposal or carry out an RI project.

Request for Information deadline: 8 December 2017.

The Permafrost Carbon Network's all scientist meeting will take place this year on Sunday, 10 December 2017, 9-5pm in New Orleans, LA (just before the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting begins). This event is free and open for all researchers working on Permafrost Carbon topics to attend. The meeting agenda and registration link will be accessible via the SEARCH website later in October.

SEARCH program leads will have a strong presence at the AGU Fall Meeting 2017.

Building on the success of its previous Annual Scientific Meetings, the ArcticNet Network of Centres of Excellence and its national and international partners invite the global Arctic research community to the International Arctic Change 2017 Conference at the Québec City Convention Centre, Québec, Canada.

Circumpolar nations face an increased demand to enhance the observational capacity and understanding of this region to ensure that the best information possible is available to support evidence-based policy and decision-making. Science and knowledge mobilization play a pivotal role in this process.

Arctic Change 2017 will bring together leading Arctic researchers, graduate students, Northern community representatives, and government and industry partners and stakeholders from all fields. During the week, the world’s foremost Arctic scientists will discuss the emerging global challenges and opportunities arising from climate change and modernization in the circum-Arctic. With over 1500 participants expected to attend, Arctic Change 2017 will be one of the largest trans-sectoral international Arctic research conferences ever held in Canada.

We look forward to welcoming you to beautiful Québec City during Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation!

Abstract submission deadline: Friday, 22 September 2017.

Fall Meeting is the largest and preeminent Earth and space science meeting in the world. The 2017 Fall Meeting will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering attendees the chance to discover a new location that features world-renowned cuisine, music, arts, and culture, and provides access to vital scientific ecosystems. The Crescent City provides attendees access to the world-famous French Quarter, Jackson Square, the Saint Louis Cathedral, and a ride on the historic St. Charles streetcar through the elegant Garden District.

Fall Meeting will offer a unique mix of more than 20,000 oral and poster presentations, a broad range of keynote lectures, various types of formal and informal networking and career advancement opportunities, scientific field trips around New Orleans, and an exhibit hall packed with hundreds of exhibitors.

Fall Meeting brings together the entire Earth and space science community from across the globe for discussions of emerging trends and the latest research. The technical program includes presentations on new and cutting-edge science you can’t get anywhere else. Fall Meeting offers something for everyone, from every scientific discipline, including the opportunity to:

• Hear about a variety of relevant scientific topics
• Listen to top-notch speakers
• Build relationships with peers
• Gain research inspiration from a new location
• Stay up to date on the latest innovations in the field
• Gain visibility and recognition of your work

Join us in discovering New Orleans, for a new Fall Meeting experience.

Arctic Community Meeting Rooms Available

The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) announces the availability of community meeting space at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). One to two-hour blocks will be available for reservation in Riverside Rooms I and III on the second floor of the Hampton Inn and Suites New Orleans-Convention Center (1201 Convention Center Blvd).

The Arctic Community Meeting Rooms are hosted by ARCUS to encourage collaboration and to facilitate face-to-face meetings of opportunity, and is funded by the National Science Foundation's Division of Polar Programs.

Basic audio/visual equipment will be available in both meeting rooms.

Please check the meeting room availability prior to submitting a reservation request. Meeting room schedules and availability will be periodically updated.

To view meeting room schedules and availability, go to:

Riverside I (capacity: 50 people)
https://www.arcus.org/communitymeetings/agu/2017/schedule/one

Riverside III (capacity: 30 people)
https://www.arcus.org/communitymeetings/agu/2017/schedule/two

To submit a reservation request, go to:
https://www.arcus.org/communitymeetings/agu/2017/request

The Sea Ice Prediction Network (SIPN) announces an open meeting on Tuesday, 12 December from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (CST) during the 2017 American Geophysical Union (AGU) fall meetings. This meeting will provide: a discussion of the 2017 Arctic sea ice/Sea Ice Outlook season, an overview of the recently-funded "SIPN 2" project and collaborations, and opportunity for discussion and to share information on related efforts. A boxed lunch will be provided for meeting participants who RSVP by Friday, 1 December 2017. For questions and to RSVP, contact Betsy Turner-Bogren, ARCUS (betsy [at] arcus.org).

ARCUS' 2017 Annual Members Meeting will be held in conjunction with the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Scheduled for Wednesday, 13 December 2017 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Central Time), the meeting will be convened at the Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center (1201 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130). There will be a simultaneous Zoom web-meeting to enable participation of those who can’t travel to New Orleans. All members and any others interested in Arctic research are invited to participate. In addition to organizational updates from ARCUS and members, the important election of the ARCUS Board of Directors will take place. If you would like to present about your Arctic research activity to members at the meeting, please send an email to bob [at] arcus.org. Following the meeting, all are invited to the Arctic Research Community Reception, to take place from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Central Time).

ARCUS’ annual Arctic Research Community Reception will be held following the ARCUS Annual Meeting, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Central Time) on Wednesday, 13 December 2017. You are invited to join the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) and the other Arctic researchers at AGU in conversation, networking, and socializing. No ticket or reservations are required. Cash bar and light appetizers provided. The event will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center (1201 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130) in the Arctic Community Meeting Room, which is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

Additional support for the event has been provided by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC), the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), the U.S. Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (USAPECS) and Ice911 Research.