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The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is currently accepting abstract submissions for the 2017 Fall Meeting. The meeting will be held 11-15
December 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The early abstract deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday, 26 July 2017.

The final abstract submission deadline for all sessions is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, 2 August 2017.

Specific criteria and instructions for submitting abstracts are available online, at:

http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2017/abstract-submissions

The Geological Society of America (GSA) 2017 meeting will convene 22-25 October 2017 in Seattle, Washington.

The Pacific Northwest provides great opportunities to experience the richness, diversity, and deep scientific understanding of the geosciences in their full splendor first-hand through 24 field trips, participating in our 25 short courses, and particularly submitting and placing your abstract(s) into one or more of our near-record 257 Topical Sessions nested within 31 geoscience disciplines.

There will be something for everyone, from hypothesis-driven basic and applied research to geoscience education, information, and communication to the public policy implications of our science. Especially important this year is how geoscience research and communication must respond to, adjust, and perhaps pursue new opportunities in a world and nation demanding a greater scientific understanding of what we do, why we do it, and the long-term impacts and implications of our work.

We intend to fill our 257 Topical Sessions, plus maintain the flexibility of creating Discipline Sessions, as well as offer numerous poster sessions, with many directly affiliated with oral sessions. We will also be offering six Pardee Keynote Sessions —diversity and the changing face of the geosciences, landscapes in the Anthropocene, the Chicxulub Impact Crater, Mesozoic-Cenozoic terranes along North America’s Pacific margin, Earth anatomy revealed through geologic mapping, and a Pardee poster session on “speed dating” (featuring 10–12 geochronologists to personally interact with meeting attendees).

For more information, please follow the link above.

Abstract deadline is 1 August 2017.

Registration deadline is 18 September 2017.

The cryosphere is the part of the Earth system consisting of all snow, ice and frozen ground, both on and beneath the surface of the Earth, and the oceans. As an integral part of the climate system, the cryosphere responds the quickest to, and is the most representative of, global climate change. It also impacts both bio and anthropogenic systems on different spatial and temporal scales. The theme of this workshop “Cryospheric Change and Sustainable Development” is to improve our understanding of changes in all components of the cryosphere and their interdependence and causes. The workshop will focus on our current capabilities to model and assess these changes, mitigation and adaptability strategies in a rapidly changing cryosphere, eco-social sustainability, and the role of the cryosphere in the earth’s future.

Topics:

• Cryospheric processes and dynamics
• Attribution and impacts of cryospheric changes
• Mitigation and adaptive countermeasures on cryospheric changes
• Cryosphere services and their function for sustainable development

Authors are invited to submit a 250-300 word abstract which should be 21*29.7cm (A4) with a margin of 3 cm on the top and bottom and 2.5 cm on the right and left, using "Times New Roman" font throughout, single-spaced paragraphs and 12 pt. type for the body text. An abstract should contain the title, author(s) full name (the speaker’s name should be underlined), address and E-mail. The authors are also required to complete and return the application form.

Please submit your abstract (in Microsoft Word format) and application form by email to wangfeiteng at lzb.ac.cn by June 1, 2017.

The workshop will provide limited financial support to cover participation expenses, such as international air ticket, local accommodation and China domestic travel expenses. Please complete the financial application section in the Participation Form (Annex I) and send to wangfeiteng at lzb.ac.cn.ac.cn by* June 1, 2017*. The support will be awarded on basis of needs subject to fund availability and total the number of applications.

The conference will be held at building of State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Science, located at the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment
and Resources. State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Science is conveniently located in the city centre, adjacent to the railway station, airport expressway, shopping areas and restaurants, and within a 10-15 minute walk of nearly all major hotels.

A number of hotels located within 1.0 km of the conference venue (a 10-minute walk) have provided group rates for our conference. Standard Room with towel provided as well as free internet and including breakfast cost US $40-80 per night. You must contact conference secretariat at least one month prior to arrival. Please complete the Accommodation and Post-Conference Field Trip Request Form (Annex II) and send to
wangfeiteng at lzb.ac.cn.ac.cn by June 1st, 2017.

The Polar Research Coordination Network (RCN) announces the 2nd High Performance Computing (HPC) Polar Workshop and Hackathon. This four-day polar science-centric training and hackathon will focus on utilizing high performance and distributed computing.

This workshop and hackathon is open to polar scientists who would like to increase their computing knowledge and abilities related to a specific problem during the hackathon or through general training during the workshop.

Training topics during the morning workshops include, but are not limited to, the basics of UNIX, version control, introduction to
high-performance parallel and distributed computing (HPDC), selecting a HPDC approach and platform, and publishing and sharing code.

Organizers are accepting proposals that address science questions, pose computational challenges that HPDC can address, and for which major progress is possible within the limited time frame.

The RCN will provide travel, housing, and food for attendees with accepted proposals.

There is no limit to the number of entries per individual or research group. Submit only one proposal if multiple team members will be working on the same project.

Space is limited and preference will be given to teams of two to four people.

Proposal deadline: 15 June 2017.

The UK Arctic Science Conference brings together natural and social scientists with a common interest in the Arctic environment. We welcome the submission of abstracts from across the themes of the International Arctic Science Committee Working Groups: Cryosphere, Marine, Terrestrial, Atmosphere and Social and Human.

The conference will be held from lunchtime on Tuesday 19th September 2017 to lunchtime on Thursday 21st September 2017.

The Scottish Association for Marine Science will be hosting the UK Arctic Science Conference 2017, with financial and administrative support from the NERC Arctic Office. This three day conference brings together UK Arctic scientists of all natural and social science disciplines to present and discuss recent findings. The conference will be held in Corran Halls, Oban.

The deadline for abstract submissions is 31st July 2017.

For further information, please visit the link above.

The Arctic Data Center announces a call for applications for the Data Science Training for Arctic Researchers workshop. This workshop will provide researchers with an overview of best data management practices, data science tools, and concrete steps and methods for more easily documenting and uploading data to the Arctic Data Center.

Application deadline: 5:00 p.m. PDT, 19 June 2017.

Workshop topics will include:

• Arctic Data Center and National Science Foundation standards and policies
• Data management plans,
• Effective data management for data preservation,
• Publishing data at the Arctic Data Center,
• Data and metadata quality, and
• Provenance of data and software.

Space for this workshop is limited. Early- and established-career researchers from the Arctic community are encouraged to apply.
Participants will be selected based on the applicant's current research or work activities; previous experience with open science practices, data management techniques, and analysis methods; and current or former opportunities to access training in these areas.

Participants will receive support to attend the meeting.

Applications should be completed online and the application form requests information about research background and data science training and skills.

Applicants should submit a two-page curriculum vitae in PDF format via email with Arctic Data Training in the email subject line to Amber Budden at aebudden [at] nceas.ucsb.edu.

The University of the Arctic Thematic Network on Permafrost offers an International Permafrost Summer Field School in Fairbanks Alaska. We welcome senior bachelor and graduate students, who are interested in obtaining an overall knowledge about permafrost.

The course will offer insights into:

• Permafrost history and its distribution globally.
• Permafrost related natural hazards and hydrological problems.
• Permafrost temperatures in various parts of the World – climatic and other controls.
• Methods of permafrost observations, focusing on drilling, coring and instrumentation.
• Permafrost databases and their use in permafrost analyses.
• How does permafrost affect local community infrastructure and cultural life?
• Interaction between carbon and water in permafrost landscapes.
• How sensitive are permafrost landforms towards climate change?

Application deadline is April 30 2017.
Send CV and short motivation letter (less than 1 page) to uarcticpermafrost [at] gmail.com.
There is no tuition fee for this course.
Course credits (may obtain 3 US credits) is not mandatory and require additional cost for the course.

Accommodation for students during the course will be in reindeer camp and some field site, and it will cost for meals.

For further questions: Kenji Yoshikawa (kyoshikawa [at] alaska.edu) or uarcticpermafrost [at] gmail.com

Applications are now open for the 5th Annual Summer School on Sustainable Climate Risk Management.

As a central part of its educational and research mission, The Network on Sustainable Climate Risk Management (SCRiM) hosts an annual summer school to foster opportunities for collaboration and to provide a solid foundation in the broad, multidisciplinary knowledge, tools, and methods of the diverse fields participating in the network. A key focus of the workshop is developing a common vocabulary to help foster enhanced cross-disciplinary communication, enabling the possibility for future research and decision support collaborations. Participants will also gain hands-on experience with key methods and tools including robust decision-making, use of simple models, and analysis of relevant datasets.

The Summer School is open to postdocs, advanced graduate students, and early-career professionals in the decision-making and policy communities who are working on issues related to climate risk. In most cases, lodging, meals, registration, and travel costs will be fully covered for participants. International applicants are welcomed.

Proposed Sessions:

• Earth System Modeling
• Uncertainty Quantification
• Risk Analysis
• Policy Analysis and Robust Decisionmaking
• Climate-Ecosystem Interactions
• Geoengineering
• Integrated Assessment
• Coupled Epistemic-Ethical Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Tribal Perspectives on Climate Change

Tentative Instructors:

• Chris Forest
• Lara Fowler
• Murali Haran
• Klaus Keller
• Robert Lempert
• Robert Nicholas
• Alan Robock
• Nancy Tuana
• Erica Smithwick

Apply by Tuesday 30 May 2017.

The tools and techniques for making monthly and season scale climate forecasts are rapidly changing, with the potential to provide useful forecasts at the month and longer range. Rick Thoman (Climate Science and Services Manager, Environmental and Scientific Services Division, National Weather Service Alaska Region) will review recent climate conditions around Alaska, review forecast tools and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for the upcoming season.

Rick will also present a "Feature-of-the-Month" special addition in which each month he will highlight a topic relevant to the particular month.

Available in-person in IARC/Akasofu 407 on the UAF Campus or online at:
http://accap.adobeconnect.com/july2017/event/registration.html

Feel free to bring your lunch and join the gathering in-person or join online to learn more about Alaska climate and weather.

This will be a monthly series generally taking place the third Friday of each month.

With more than 23,000 Earth and space scientists in 2016, AGU’s Fall Meeting is the largest Earth and space science meeting in the world. The meeting continues to be the premiere place to present your research; hear about the latest discoveries, trends, and challenges in the field; and network with colleagues that can enhance your career.

Fall Meeting sessions will take place throughout the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, which is located at 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 in close proximity to nationally renowned restaurants. The world famous attractions of the French Quarter lay just steps away while the historic St. Charles streetcar line runs past the elegant homes of the Garden District. Learn how to make the most of your time in the Crescent City in addition to joining us for another dynamic scientific program.

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, much of which has not yet been published, meaning you’ll return to work with knowledge you can’t get anywhere else.

With more than 1,700 sessions in 2016, Fall Meeting’s scientific program spans the Earth and space sciences, offering something for everyone no matter their scientific discipline. The meeting offers 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, and an exhibit hall packed with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing new and relevant research tools and services that meet the professional needs of our attendees year after year.