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Ikaaġvik Sikukun —Iñupiaq for ice bridges— is a research effort in Kotzebue, Alaska that connects the community with scientists to understand sea ice change in Kotzebue Sound. Under guidance from an advisory council of Elders, the project uses state-of-the-art observing techniques including unmanned aerial systems —commonly known as drones— to answer questions related to sea ice, ocean physics, and marine mammal biology. Several aspects of Ikaaġvik Sikukun set it apart from other scientific research. Most importantly, the advisory council was established from the beginning to define the research questions. This ensures that the science pursued by Ikaaġvik Sikukun is led through Indigenous knowledge and responds to local community concerns related to rapid sea ice and snow cover changes in Kotzebue Sound.

Join Alex Whiting, Environmental director at Native Village of Kotzebue, Donna Hauser, Research scientist at University of Alaska Fairbanks, focusing on marine mammal ecology, and Elders from the Native Village of Kotzebue for a presentation and open conversation on bridging the scientific and Indigenous communities' knowledge of sea ice change in the Alaskan Arctic.

The WCRP Sea Level Conference will take place 12-16 July 2022 in Singapore.

The conference will provide an opportunity to share the present status and future of climate-related sea-level research with a strong focus on the application of sea-level science for adaptation and stakeholder needs. Given the critical need for risk assessment and coastal adaptation, it will include direct participation by a global cross-section of both leading sea level researchers and adaptation practitioners. The conference will feature a robust conversation between these communities to inform efforts to bridge science and society at this critical moment, including consideration of the new structure of WCRP (World Climate Research Programme).

Linking sea-level science to practitioner concerns and needs is an essential step towards effective coastal adaptation. Talks and participation from all those interested in these issues is encouraged. There is one day for Paleo sea-level, GIA and the cryospheric contribution to sea-level.

Five years after the WCRP sea level conference took place in New York in 2017, and one year after the last AR6 report provided a comprehensive summary of the state of climate related large scale sea level research, the conference will address the existing challenges in describing and understanding regional sea level changes. The conference will focus strongly on the link from large-scale sea level information to coastal areas and societal implications of those changes to coastal communities. This will include dedicated sessions devoted to practitioner interests and concerns, the science/practitioner interface, and the co-production between sea-level scientists and practitioners of appropriate information to support coastal adaptation.

The meeting is held in Singapore adjacent to south, south-east and east Asia where three quarters of the global population vulnerable to sea-level rise live today. The meeting is hybrid allowing virtual or in-person participation.

The call for papers and registration is open for this meeting. Submit abstracts by the extended deadline: 15 April 2022.

The U.S. Ice Core Open Science Meeting will be held May 24-26, 2022, at the Scripps Seaside Forum at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography in La Jolla, California. It will also be possible to attend online.

This meeting is intended for anyone interested in ice core science or related fields, including ice-core analysis, ice or subglacial drilling, glacier geophysics that supports or depends on ice core records, paleoclimate, and contemporary climate and ice sheet change.

Goals of the meeting include:

1) sharing of the latest science
2) discussion of future ice core science projects in both the polar regions and in alpine environments
3) providing career development opportunities
4) improving communication about ice-core and related science both within and beyond the scientific community

The organizers hope to attract a diverse group of participants, including those who may not have extensive experience working with ice cores.

While this meeting is primarily oriented at researchers in the US, international attendees are welcome.

The meeting will begin the morning of Tuesday, May 24 and end by early afternoon Thursday, May 26, followed by the annual meeting of the U.S. Ice Core Working Group.

This meeting is jointly organized by representatives and leaders of the Hercules Dome Ice Core Project, the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, the U.S. Ice Drilling Program,
and the Juneau Icefield Research Program.

The organizers do not anticipate COVID restrictions to require us to change the meeting to “all virtual”. If the meeting is canceled, the decision to do so will be made prior to March 21.

Registration

Registration and abstract submission will open on March 1 and close on April 15. Meeting registration is $100. Virtual attendance is free. Limited funds are available to support participant expenses, particularly for early career researchers.

The School of Ice is an NSF-funded professional development program for faculty at Minority Serving Institutions. This program will train participants to understand paleoclimate evidence derived from ice cores and acquire the skills necessary to bring this exciting inquiry into new and existing Earth and environmental science classes on their campuses. The experiential nature of this workshop will build background knowledge of cutting-edge research and empower participants to communicate authentic paleoclimate research practices, ice core data, and results to their students.

There will be two opportunities to attend the School of Ice this summer. Besides thinking about the dates, please help the organizers reduce your carbon footprint by considering the one closer to you geographically. In both, you will interact with experts currently working in climate and ice science research, take interesting field trips, and engage in hands-on learning experiences you can use with your students. Travel expenses are paid, and all resources are provided freely to workshop participants.

Registration is open now. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by the due date but accepted on a rolling basis until the workshop is filled. Note: there is usually a waiting list to attend, so apply early!

School of Ice – Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
Date: June 26-30, 2022
Applications Due: March 11, 2022

School of Ice – COLDEX - Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Date: August 6-12, 2022
Applications Due: April 14, 2022

The 17th Conference on Polar Meteorology and Oceanography, sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Polar Meteorology and Oceanography Committee, will be held at the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI, August 8-12, 2022. The conference will be held jointly with the AMS 25th Conference on Satellite Meteorology, and the AMS 16 the Conference on Cloud Physics/16th Conference on Atmospheric Radiation as part of the Collective Madison Meeting.

Papers are solicited for sessions that cover a wide range of topics on polar meteorology and oceanography. A list and detailed description of sessions can be found at the following abstract submission link for the 17th Conference on Polar Meteorology and Oceanography.

The abstract submission deadline is 14 April 2022. The abstract submission fee of $95 USD is charged at the time of submission and refundable only if the abstract is not accepted. Authors of accepted presentations will be notified via email by mid-May 2022.

Submissions by students, early-career scientists, and underrepresented groups will be prioritized, and limited funds in the form of registration fee waivers or travel grants are available to support participation and further details will be available when abstract acceptance notifications are sent.

ARCUS invites registration for the next Arctic Research Seminar featuring Denver Holt, Owl Research Institute, titled "30 Years of Snowy Owl and Lemming Research at Utqiagvik, Alaska" will be held via Zoom.

Registration is required for this event. Instructions for accessing the webinar will be sent to registrants prior to the event.

Speaker Details

Denver Holt is the founder and president of the Owl Research Institute, a nonprofit he started 30 years ago. Holt is a widely published author who has been featured in many articles from National Geographic to the New York Times, as well as in many television programs. He has educated and entertained people from all walks of life and enjoys guiding, meeting new people, and expanding his knowledge of wildlife and the natural world.

*The Polar Educators International 2021 conference was postponed to April 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (The original dates were 29 March to 1 April, 2021.)**

Connect, Learn and Act in Iceland with polar educators and researchers from around the world at PEI’s 5th biennial workshop Stories in Ice which includes two days in the field exploring, experiencing and learning about Iceland.

With representatives from indigenous communities, polar researchers, social scientists and artists, the organizers will focus on the human story of the cryosphere and its impact on our environment, health, culture and safety. This will be a unique opportunity including two days in the field, introducing participants to Iceland’s unique ecology and geography (glaciers, volcanoes, marine-life) and its ground-breaking initiatives in sustainable energy solutions.

• Share practice in snap talks, hands-on activities, science communication tips and tricks, and experiments.
• Connect with Arctic peoples and international participants to link polar education, research and global communities.
• Focus on the science of ice (both land and sea) and engage with knowledge and stories of a frozen world from people who live and work in the Arctic.
• Meet expert polar researchers exploring the highest, coldest and oldest ice on earth will provide updates.

PEI seeks to explore and strengthen Arctic capacity building, education and networking. During the workshop, delegates will participate in PEI’s latest global and national initiatives; co-developing materials for the Polar Resource Book, contributing to the Global Conversation connecting Arctic polar education, research and indigenous knowledge (Arctic Science Ministerial-3), and creating a new network for Icelandic polar educators.

The Department of Biosciences and DurhamArctic, Levehulme Doctoral Training Centre at Durham University are hosting the postponed 2021 UK Arctic Science Conference. The conference will include oral and poster presentations over three days (the conference will run from Monday afternoon to Wednesday lunchtime). The organizers welcome contributions on any aspect of Arctic Science.

Registration (attendance, accommodation, dinner) closes 5pm 1st April, 2022. Registration is free.

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) invite you to a public listening session on the development of Guidance for Federal Agencies on Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK). The Administration recognizes that the Federal Government should engage with ITEK only through relationships with Tribal Nations and knowledge holders. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is interested in your input while they are still in the early stages of developing the guidance.

By participating in this Listening Session, you acknowledge the possibility that information shared in this venue could be made public.

The Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES) is the largest annual Arctic policy event in the United States. Founded in 2013, the AES aims to confront the shared interests and concerns of the United States and the global community as we look north to the last emerging frontier - the Arctic. Policymakers, industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and leading experts from the science, technology, maritime, and energy sectors, come together at AES to challenge the status quo dialogue, critically address challenges, and collaborate on solutions.