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A call for photos from the geoscience community

A call for photos from the geoscience community

Office of Polar Programs News
Thursday January 23, 2025

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Geosciences (NSF GEO) is soliciting photos featuring NSF-supported projects.


Section for Antarctic Sciences office hour

Section for Antarctic Sciences office hour

Office of Polar Programs News
Wednesday January 08, 2025

Please join the NSF Office of Polar Programs (OPP) Section for Antarctic Sciences (ANT) for a community office hour on Thursday, January 16, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm EST.


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Dec
24
2024

Two New Antarctic Sciences Solicitations

Office of Polar Programs News

The NSF Office of Polar Programs Antarctic (ANT) Sciences Section has released two solicitations for Antarctic research. Planning is underway to host office hours to discuss the new solicitations and other Antarctic sciences updates.


Dec
06
2024

Request for Information (RFI): Development of an Antarctic Subsea Telecommunications Cable for Science

Office of Polar Programs News

The U.S. National Science Foundation has issued a request for information (RFI) to facilitate the concept definition of a proposed subsea telecommunications and science instrumentation cable to Antarctica with input from industry, academia, nonprofits, government, philanthropic and other interested parties.


Dec
05
2024

Job opportunity: interdisciplinary (supervisory environmental scientist) position, OPP Environmental Team

Office of Polar Programs News

The environmental officer will lead the implementation, oversight and evaluation of policies and procedures related to environmental management, monitoring, protection, and conservation in polar regions.


Dec
02
2024

Dr. David Porter Joins OPP as Permanent Program Director for Antarctic Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

Office of Polar Programs News

Dr. David Porter will serve as the permanent Program Director for the Antarctic Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (AOAS) Program in the Section for Antarctic Sciences. Dr. Porter has been an IPA in the AOAS program since 2022.


Nov
27
2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Program Manager (Station Oversight Manager), OPP Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics

Office of Polar Programs News

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking a qualified candidate for a Program Manager (Station Oversight Manager) position for the Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section (AIL) within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Office of Polar Programs (OPP) in Alexandria, VA.


Oct
15
2024

Reminder from the NSF SAHPR Program Office for 2024-25 Antarctic Summer Season

Office of Polar Programs News

As the 2024-25 austral summer season begins, the NSF Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Program Office works closely with the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to prevent sexual violence and to ensure all USAP environments are safe, harassment and assault-free spaces with a positive and inclusive culture.


Oct
10
2024

EVENT: Office Hours for NSF Office of Polar Programs Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Office of Polar Programs News

On November 14 from 3 pm to 4 pm EST, the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) is hosting an office hour on the OPP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (OPP-PRF) program.


Oct
02
2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: General Engineer (Program Director), OPP Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics

Office of Polar Programs News

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking a qualified candidate for a General Engineer (Program Director) position for the Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section (AIL) within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Office of Polar Programs (OPP) in Alexandria, VA.


Sep
25
2024

OPP welcomes Dr. Marion Dierickx as new Antarctic Sciences Program Director

Office of Polar Programs News

Dr. Marion Dierickx joins the NSF Office of Polar Programs as a Program Director in the Antarctic Astrophysics and Geospace, and Cyberinfrastructure programs.


Sep
16
2024

Dr. Chris McCarthy joins the Office of Polar Programs as a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow

Office of Polar Programs News

The Office of Polar Programs is pleased to welcome Dr. Chris McCarthy as a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow.


Aug
26
2024

Request for Information (RFI): NSB-NSF Merit Review Commission Review of NSF's Merit Review Policy and Processes

Office of Polar Programs News

The National Science Board (NSB) U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Commission on Merit Review recently published a Request for Information to gather input from the public on perceptions and experiences with the NSF Merit Review process, criteria and policies.


Aug
21
2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Antarctic Research Support Manager

Office of Polar Programs News

The U.S. National Science Foundation is seeking a qualified candidate for an Interdisciplinary Antarctic Research Support Manager in the Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Office of Polar Programs (OPP).


Aug
19
2024

Reminder on Office of Polar Programs Data Management Policy

Office of Polar Programs News

An important component of receiving funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) includes good practices regarding data sharing and accessibility.


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