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16
2024
Update on the NSF South Pole Station Master Planning ProcessNew USAP Headlines The draft South Pole Station Master Plan (SPSMP) has been made available for public comment via the United States Federal Register. May
16
2024
Update on the NSF South Pole Station Master Planning ProcessNew Office of Polar Programs News The draft South Pole Station Master Plan (SPSMP) has been made available for public comment via the United States Federal Register. May
08
2024
Request for Information: Transport Aircraft in support of NSFThe U.S. Department of the Interior has released a Request for Information (RFI) regarding large transport aircraft capable of using wheels or skis interoperably for take-offs and landings in support of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in Greenland and Antarctica. May
02
2024
Thursday, June 6, 2024: Join Webinar on New FORECAST ProgramJoin NSF program directors from the Division of Research, Innovation, Synergies and Education (RISE) in the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) regarding the new Focus on Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers (FORECAST) program (NSF 24-558) in a virtual webinar to learn more about this new opportunity. Apr
26
2024
Non-Renewal of ARSV Laurence M. Gould Charter: Transition Plans for Antarctic Research SupportThe U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) Office of Polar Programs (OPP) has announced the non-renewal of the charter for the Antarctic Research and Supply Vessel (ARSV) Laurence M. Gould (LMG) following the conclusion of the 2023-24 Antarctic season. Apr
10
2024
Mr. William Kinser joins OPP's Section for Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics as a Financial SpecialistThe Office of Polar Programs (OPP) is pleased to welcome Mr. William Kinser as a financial specialist in the Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section. Apr
03
2024
2024-2025 Antarctic Media Visit StatusThe U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) continues to prioritize the backlog of science and critical infrastructure projects at NSF U.S. Antarctic Program stations. Considering these factors and a reduced budget environment, NSF will not be facilitating media visits to Antarctica for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Apr
01
2024
Update on Science Support and Infrastructure in AntarcticaThe U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Polar Programs (OPP) recognizes that the Antarctic community is looking for promised updates on the infrastructure and logistics support to be provided by the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) for funded researchers during the 2024-2025 field season, and the status of the solicitation for proposals requesting USAP support in future seasons. Mar
25
2024
Join us for a Live Event about the Search for MeteoritesAntarctica is filled with visitors from space...meteorites! On April 15 at 1pm EST, Dr. James Karner will talk about his team's month-long search for these extraterrestrial messengers in Antarctica. Mar
21
2024
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Confronting Hazards, Impacts and Risks for a Resilient Planet (CHIRRP)The Confronting Hazards, Impacts and Risks for a Resilient Planet Program (CHIRRP) invites projects focusing on innovative and transformative research that advances Earth system hazard knowledge and risk mitigation in partnership with affected communities. Mar
11
2024
EVENT: Live - Antarctic Meteorites and the Origin of Our Solar SystemOn April 15 at 1:00 PM EST, join Dr. James Karner from the University of Utah's Department of Geology & Geophysics, as he talks about his recent work as part of ANSMET. Feb
26
2024
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Physical Science Administrator (Program Director)The Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Program Director in Antarctic Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (AOAS). Feb
26
2024
Dr. Jean Cottam Allen joins the Office of Polar Programs as Acting DirectorOn February 26, 2024, Dr. Jean Cottam Allen joined as Acting Director for the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO).
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