News From: - Webinar

Socioeconomic Dimensions of Arctic Infrastructure and Housing

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Join us on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, for an online panel presentation co-hosted by ARCUS and the Cold Climate Housing Research Center, featuring scholars exploring the socioeconomic dimensions of infrastructure and housing in Northern communities. Panelists—including Dr. Jennifer Schmidt, Dr. Caitlin Donahue Wylie, and Dr. Nima Farzadnia—will share insights on community-driven housing, interdisciplinary risk responses, and engineering innovations.


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July 2025 Sea Ice Outlook Report

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The abbreviated 2025 July Sea Ice Outlook (SIO) Report is now available online. This report has been developed by SIPN team members from 22 contributions of September pan-Arctic sea-ice extent forecasts submitted in July 2025, based on May and June 2025 data.


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Information Session on the U.S. National Plan for Arctic Research

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The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC), the Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO), & the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS) are co-hosting a virtual information session on Thursday, 18 September at 9-10:30am AK/1-2:30pm ET to share details on the planned update to the U.S. National Plan for Arctic Research.


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News From: - Events

Join us for the Final ARCUS Community Call on 19 September

ARCUS Community Call

After nearly four decades of connecting Arctic researchers, educators, Indigenous knowledge holders, and decision-makers, ARCUS will host a final 90-minute virtual gathering to reflect, share stories, and celebrate the community and collaborations that have shaped Arctic research. This is a chance to honor the people, institutions, and partnerships that made ARCUS possible.


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June 2025 Sea Ice Outlook Report

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The abbreviated 2025 June Sea Ice Outlook (SIO) Report is now available online. This report has been developed by SIPN team members from 27 contributions of September pan-Arctic sea-ice extent forecasts submitted in June 2025, based on May 2025 data.


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News From: - Funding

Summer Travel Funding for Arctic Early Career Professionals

Funding is now available for early career Arctic researchers and Indigenous scholars to support short-term summer travel to ARCUS Member Institutions. The ARCUS Arctic visiting professionals summer travel awards will help participants build professional connections, engage in fieldwork, and advance Arctic knowledge. Apply now for August/September travel.


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News From: - Call for Input

Call for Contributions: August 2025 Sea Ice Outlook

The Sea Ice Prediction Network (SIPN) invites you to contribute to the August 2025 Sea Ice Outlook (SIO)—a collaborative, community-driven effort to compare and improve seasonal sea ice forecasts.

AUGUST DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
6:00 p.m. (AKDT) Monday, 18 August 2025
(based on May, June, and July data)


Visit the SIO webpage for instructions and form to submit!


News From: - New Website

Share Your News and Events on Connect The Arctic

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ARCUS has recently retired our ArcticInfo and Arctic Calendar web submission forms so that you can now post directly—and instantly—on the Connect The Arctic community hub. Visit the site to share news, events, job openings, and other opportunities.


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News From: - Report

Bridging Arctic Gateways Workshop Report

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ARCUS has released the final report from the November 2024 Bridging Arctic Gateways workshop. The report summarizes key discussions on Arctic marine science, infrastructure, education, and regional coordination across gateway regions.


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News From: - Events

Join the ARCUS Community Call

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ARCUS’ next monthly Community Call will be Friday, 13 June at 12:00 PM AK / 4:00 PM ET. Join us to connect, discuss recent developments in Arctic research, share updates, explore collaboration opportunities, and contribute to ongoing conversations about U.S. Arctic research.


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News From: - Call for Input

Call for 2025 ARCUS Committee Member Nominations

Call for 2025 ARCUS Committee Member Nominations

The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS) invites nominations and self-nominations to volunteer to serve on ARCUS Committees during 2025.

ARCUS encourages anyone with an interest in Arctic research, education, and collaboration to nominate themselves or others. Whether you're a researcher, educator, policymaker, or community member, your perspectives and expertise are valuable to the ARCUS mission.


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News From: - Announcement

ARCUS Board of Directors

ARCUS Board of Directors

At the beginning of the year, ARCUS elected three new members to our Board: Kristin Schild (University of Maine), Sara Morris (NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory), and Erica Hill (University of Alaska Southeast). Please join us in welcoming them to the ARCUS leadership team!


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News From: - Publication

Witness Community Highlights

Witness Community Highlights

The December 2024 issue of Witness Community Highlights is now available. This issue includes a compelling piece, Restoring Stewardship: How an Unangax̂ Scientist is Using Traditional Knowledge in Environmental Data Collection, by Kanesia McGlashan-Price, an Unangax̂ multimedia creator, and an Arctic Community Highlight video spotlighting Cody Johnson, Director of Operations at UIC Science.


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ARCUS 2024 Annual Report

2024 ARCUS Annual Meeting Report

Learn more about the ARCUS community as well as key accomplishments and financial highlights from the past year in the ARCUS 2024 Annual Report.


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News From: - Announcement

ARCUS Arctic Research Seminar Series Recording Available

ARCUS Arctic Research Seminar Series Recording Available

ARCUS hosted Jessica Mejia (Syracuse University) for our last Arctic Research Seminar of the year. Jessica discussed her recent work using observations and models of crevasse growth to understand the transport of water to the base of glaciers and ice sheets.


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News From: - Outreach

The Sea Ice for Walrus Outlook Releases Short Film to Celebrate its 15th Season

The Sea Ice for Walrus Outlook Releases Short Film to Celebrate its 15th Season

The Sea Ice for Walrus Outlook (SIWO) is a resource for Alaska Native subsistence hunters, coastal communities, and others, providing weekly reports during the spring sea-ice season with information on weather and sea-ice conditions in the northern Bering Sea and southern Chukchi Sea. The SIWO, which began in 2010, celebrates the partnerships and contributors that continue to make this program a success heading into its 15th season.


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News From: - Events

Research Seminar Series with Jessica Mejia

Research Seminar Series with Jessica Mejia

Join us for the next ARCUS Arctic Research Seminar on 9:00 am AKST on 5 December 2024! Featuring Jessica Mejia at Syracuse University, the webinar will explore the use of observations and models of crevasse growth to understand the transport of water to the base of glaciers and ice sheets.


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News From: - Publication

Witness Community Highlights

Witness Community Highlights

The October 2024 issue of Witness Community Highlights is now available. This issue include a series of video highlights featuring outstanding leaders from ARCUS institutional members. These videos offer an inside look at some of the current research and community-driven work shaping the future of Arctic science.


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News From: - Call for Input

ARCUS Board Nominations

ARCUS Board Nominations

ARCUS is now accepting nominations for individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Arctic research and guide ARCUS activities. Nominations, including self-nominations, are due by Monday, 4 November 2024.


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2024 Post-Season Sea Ice Outlook Report

The 2024 Sea Ice Outlook (SIO) Post-Season Report is now available online. This report, developed by Sea Ice Prediction Network (SIPN) team members with contributions from the research community, provides discussion of factors driving sea-ice extent during the 2024 melt season and performance of contributed forecasts.


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News From: - Events

Annual Meeting

ARCUS Annual Meeting

Join us for the ARCUS Annual Meeting on Tuesday, 29 October 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Alaska Time). This virtual event, held via Zoom, is an essential gathering for our Members, Board of Directors, staff, and all interested individuals. The meeting provides a valuable opportunity to discuss key Arctic research and education issues, as well as collaboration opportunities within the community. This is an open event—everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of ARCUS membership status!


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News From: - Publication

Witness Community Highlights

Witness Community Highlights

The August 2024 issue of Witness Community Highlights is now available. This issue includes video interviews with Arctic Indigenous Scholars Craig Chythlook and Taniesha Moses during their trip to Washington, DC to engage with decision-makers and policy-makers, as well as an article about the Sea Ice for Walrus Outlook (SIWO) Partners Workshop that took place in Nome.


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News From: - Events

Tundra Talks

Tundra Talks

Join us for Cultural Preservation and Community Building Through Art, a Tundra Talk featuring a panel of Alaskan artists: Susan Qilgialuk Hope, Amy Ahnaughuq Topkok, and Bobby Qalutaksraq Brower. These talented artists will explore how traditional practices, such as Inupiaq skin-sewing, fur fashion, and indigenous art, preserve culture and strengthen community ties.


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Research Seminar Series with Stanislav Saas Ksenofontov

Research Seminar Series with Stanislav Saas Ksenofontov

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."


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August 2024 Sea Ice Outlook Report

Sea Ice Outlook

The 2024 August Sea Ice Outlook (SIO) Report is now available online. This report has been developed by SIPN team members from 24 contributions of September pan-Arctic sea-ice extent forecasts submitted in July 2024, based on May and June data.


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