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30
2022
Job Opportunity: Physical Science Program DirectorAntarctic Sciences Section is hiring a Physical Science Program Director for the Antarctic Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences Program. Apply by January 16 on USAjobs. Nov
12
2022
Message to the Antarctic Community Regarding COVID MeasuresMcMurdo Station experienced an increase in COVID-19 cases in October and November. The safety and health of the deployed and deploying population is our highest priority, which is why NSF is instituting a two-week pause in travel from Christchurch to McMurdo. This temporary pause will lower transmission rates and decrease the likelihood of positive individuals reaching other locations. Nov
05
2022
NSF Office of Polar Programs Message Regarding Pause in Deployments to AntarcticaConsistent with the U.S. National Science Foundation's commitment to balance research and operational needs while containing the spread of Covid cases in Antarctica, NSF is implementing a pause on all travel to the continent for the next two weeks, effective immediately, while the situation is re-assessed. Nov
01
2022
USAP plans for the upcoming Antarctic research seasonUSAP outlines actions to ensure the health and safety of all deployers. Oct
26
2022
The Antarctic Sun turns 25This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Antarctic Sun, the U.S. Antarctic Program's website for Antarctic news and information. Oct
20
2022
Environmental Update for USAP Personnel in Response to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1)The USAP is requiring enhanced biosecurity protocols in the Antarctic this season, including pre-landing surveillance, decontamination of boots and gear between seabird colonies, and reporting of suspected HPAI outbreaks. Oct
17
2022
Live from Antarctica: The Story of IceJoin NSF-funded researchers from the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) live from Antarctica as they embark on a journey to answer critical questions to understand past and future climate change. Sep
12
2022
New Antarctic Research Vessel WebpageThe new Future USAP Antarctic Research Vessel (ARV) pages will provide information on the current preliminary vessel design, expected vessel capabilities, frequently asked questions, and more. Sep
08
2022
NSF Awards $4 million for a National Polar Education and Arts ProgramThe U.S. National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs and the Directorate for Education and Human Resources have awarded $4 million to Oregon State University to facilitate and manage the Polar Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (Polar STEAM) initiative. Aug
31
2022
The NSF Office of Polar Programs awards $3.3 million to early-career scientistsIn the second year of the OPP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program, 11 grants have been made representing the Arctic and Antarctic community Aug
25
2022
Results from the U.S. Antarctic Program's Sexual Assault and Harassment Needs AssessmentNSF's Office of Polar Programs (OPP) enlisted subject matter experts to examine sexual harassment and sexual assault in the USAP Community and identify corrective actions for concerns revealed by interviews and surveys. Jul
21
2022
McMurdo Station parade celebrates July 4Residents of McMurdo Station took part in the sixth-annual Independence Day parade earlier this month, a demonstration of their creativity and commitment to fun at the midpoint of the long Antarctic winter. Jun
22
2022
Antarctic stations celebrate Midwinter's DayIn Antarctica, the winter solstice marks the halfway point of the harsh, cold, dark winter. Since the time of the early explorers, those who work in Antarctica during the long polar night have celebrated Midwinter's Day, a unique and special holiday for the southernmost continent.
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