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Volume 12
Number 2
Spring
2007
24 May 2007
Distribution Date: 24 May 2007
Volume 12, Number 2
Feature Article
- IPY History Reflects Progress in Science and Society
Arctic Research Support and Logistics
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VPR Offers a Wide Range of Logistical Support Services
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New Modular Radar is Designed to Observe Polar Cap
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New Research Facility in Barrow Will Open in Early 2007
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Toolik Station Begins Year-round Operations
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NSF Seeks Proposals for Alaska Region Research Vessel
Capitol Updates
- FY 2007 NSF R&RA Budget Increases $335 Million
NSF News
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Korsmo, Jeffries, Kelly, Weale Join OPP Staff
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NSF Offers Annual Funding Opportunity
Polar Research Board
- Polar Research Board Releases Icebreaker Study
U.S. Arctic Research Commission
- New Chairman and Members Appointed to USARC
Interagency Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH)
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SEARCH Observing System Planning Continues
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NSF Funds Five BEST Projects, Partners with NPRB
International News
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Norway Begins Chairmanship of Arctic Council
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IASC Secretariat Now Located in Stockholm, Sweden
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U.S. Hosts Arctic Science Summit Week 2007
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International Opening Ceremony for IPY
Arctic System Science Program
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ARCSS Community Addresses Varied Research Needs
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HARC Builds Capacity of Human Dimensions Research
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Paper Charts Strengthen Submarine Record of Sea Ice Draft
Arctic Natural Science Program
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Frozen Arctic Soils Harbor Hardy Microbes
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Abundant Microbial Polymers Affect Sea Ice Structure
Arctic Social Sciences Program
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Study Explores Ceramic Production in Coastal Alaska
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Project Uncovers History of Norse Settlement
Science News
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Scientists and Educators Find Uses for Virtual Globes
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Middle School Students "Fly" to the Arctic
Education News
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NSF Funds Nine IPY Education Projects
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Teachers will "TREC" to Both Poles during IPY
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Agencies Collaborate on IPY Education
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UArctic Celebrates Fifth Anniversary, Prepares for IPY
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