Insects In The Extreme
Wednesday July 01, 2020
Scientists are taking a close look at Antarctica's largest land animal. It's a small insect called the Antarctic midge, and they don't grow much bigger than a fingernail. There are a lot...

Antarctic Stations Celebrate 2020 Midwinter's Day
Friday June 19, 2020
In Antarctica, the winter solstice is the longest night of the year and marks the halfway point of winter. Since the time of the early explorers, those who work in Antarctica during...

UPDATE: USAP Plans for the Upcoming Antarctic Season
Thursday June 11, 2020
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, there will be significant changes to the upcoming Antarctic season. The NSF is committed to supporting the research community's needs through this internationally disruptive event....

At-Home Classroom Activity: Make Your Own Antarctic Animal Trading Cards
Tuesday June 09, 2020
Looking for something to do with your young kids? Antarctica is home to some incredible animals that call the harshest continent home. These downloadable, DIY cards can be easily printed and assembled,...

Pumping Iron
Tuesday June 02, 2020
Dissolved iron trickling from glacial streams into Antarctica's Southern Ocean helps algae grow, but not a whole lot makes it there. As more glaciers melt, more iron will flow in. What's that...

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Jun 30, 2020

Nelson joins OPP as Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Mr. Chris Nelson has joined OPP as a Safety and Occupational Health Manager with over 11 years of professional experience that includes diverse operational expertise in construction, operations, and maintenance, service contracts, and government agreements.

Jun 9, 2020

Sung joins OPP as Science Policy Advisor

Dr. Nancy Sung has joined OPP to help develop and coordinate OPP's contributions to NSF's science policy efforts as well as in interagency and international polar policy matters. Before coming to OPP, Dr. Sung served at NSF for eight years, most recently as Science Advisor for Biological Sciences.