Jul
18
2019
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Jackson to Manage Antarctic Earth Sciences Program
Michael E. Jackson, currently the program director for Research Facilities and Special Projects in OPP's Antarctic Sciences Section, will assume the duties of Antarctic Earth Sciences (AES) program director on September 1. He will replace Douglas Kowalewski, who has managed the AES program on a temporary "rotator" appointment.
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May
16
2019
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Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section Has Announced Two Vacancies
A logistics manager and a transportation manager: The logistics manager oversees logistical and operational support systems needed to maintain and improve U.S. Antarctic Program infrastructure and to enable Program-supported science. The transportation manager oversees intercontinental airlift and sealift operations for the U.S. Antarctic Program.
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May
03
2019
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Research on Sexual Harassment and Other Forms of Harassment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Contexts
A recent "Dear Colleague Letter" (DCL) stresses that NSF-as the nation's primary federal funder of basic science and engineering research-welcomes and supports competitive, peer-reviewed research proposals that advance fundamental knowledge about the nature and underlying dynamics of sexual and other forms of harassment, and mechanisms for evaluating harassment prevalence, prevention, and responses, in a range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, research, and workplace settings.
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Apr
26
2019
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Antarctic Infrastructure Section Vacancies
OPP's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) section has announced two vacancies: a logistics manager and a transportation manager. The logistics manager oversees logistical and operational support systems needed to maintain and improve U.S. Antarctic Program infrastructure and to enable Program-supported science.
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Apr
23
2019
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OPP Announces Nationwide Search for Antarctic Astrophysics and Geospace Sciences Program Director
The Antarctic Sciences Section in Polar Programs announces a nationwide search for an Antarctic Astrophysics and Geospace Sciences Program (AAGS) program director. Formal consideration of applications will begin on April 15, 2019 and will continue until a selection is made.
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Mar
27
2019
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DEADLINE July 1, 2019: Solicitation for Proposals Antarctic Artists and Writers Program
OPP's Antarctic Artists and Writers Program facilitates writing and the creation of art to increase public understanding and appreciation of the Antarctic and of human endeavors - specifically scientific research - on the southernmost continent.
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Mar
06
2019
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Understanding Adaptations of Antarctic Species
The Office of Polar Programs' Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems Program has issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) to encourage the submission of research proposals that would advance scientific understanding of how Antarctic creatures evolve and adapt to unique and ever-changing Antarctic environments.
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Feb
14
2019
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OPP Seeks Biological Sciences Program Director
OPP seeks a qualified candidate for a program-director position for the Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems Program. The job would be located at NSF's headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Feb
01
2019
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Information for Grantees and Potential Grantees on the Effects of the Partial Government Shutdown on Proposal Processing
NSF has published a page of guidance for grantees and potential grantees on the effects that the recent 35-day funding lapse in appropriations and shutdown of the agency has had on deadlines and other elements of proposal processing.
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Feb
01
2019
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Deadline Extended for Comments Sought for OPP Advisory Committee Document on Research-investment Priorities
The OPP Advisory Committee has drafted a succinct and broad synthesis of recommended priorities for OPP research investments in the document. It is based on reports developed by the science and science-support communities over the past five years.
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Dec
22
2018
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Comments Sought for OPP Advisory Committee Document on Research-investment Priorities
The OPP Advisory Committee has drafted a succinct and broad synthesis of recommended priorities for OPP research investments in the document. The document is An Advisory Overview for the Office of Polar Programs.
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Dec
11
2018
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Isern to Head Antarctic Sciences Section
Alexandra Isern has been named as the new head the Office of Polar Programs' (OPP) Antarctic Sciences Section. She is currently acting section head and will make the transition to the federal Senior Executive Service as she takes on the section head duties permanently.
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Dec
05
2018
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AGU D.C.: Pose Questions to OPP Staff About Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science
Stephanie Short, who heads OPP's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section, and Ben Roth, AIL facilities engineering projects manager, will be available on Wednesday December 12 from 11am - 2pm at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union to discuss, and answer questions, about the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) project.
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Revision Strongly Encourages Interdisciplinary Research Proposals
Heidelberg Joins Antarctic Sciences Section