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

SEPTEMBER DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
6:00 p.m. (AKDT) Tuesday, 23 September 2025
(based on May, June, July, and August data)

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.

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.

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.

After nearly four decades of connecting Arctic researchers, educators, Indigenous knowledge holders, and decision-makers, ARCUS hosted a final virtual gathering to reflect, share stories, and celebrate the community and collaborations that have shaped Arctic research. This webinar honors the many people, institutions, and partnerships that have made ARCUS possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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."

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.