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Blue Ribbon Panel Recommends Logistical Improvements to Support Antarctic Science

An independent committee charged with assessing the logistics requirements for the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) to support research into the 21st century has urged the National Science Foundation (NSF) External U.S. government site and White House External U.S. government site to invest heavily in infrastructure improvements over the next five years.

Read more in the Antarctic Sun External U.S. government site

For more information, read the NSF press release “Blue Ribbon Panel Unveils Findings on Logistical Improvements to Support Antarctic Science” External U.S. government site or watch the webcast of the 23 July press conference. External U.S. government site Copies of the report More and Better Science in Antarctica through Increased Logistical Effectiveness External U.S. government site are available on the NSF web site.

 
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