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02
2023
Process to build a new pier at McMurdo Station BeginsThe National Science Foundation's U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) has begun work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to design, build, deliver, and install a floating barge pier at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Jul
12
2023
Upcoming South Pole Station Master Plan CharretteAs part of the South Pole Master Planning process, a planning charrette will be held virtually in August. Jun
21
2023
Stations Across Antarctica Celebrate the Halfway Point of the Cold, Dark WinterFirst celebrated in 1898 by the crew of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, Midwinter's Day has become a tradition across the continent. Jun
20
2023
Master planning begins for the future of the South Pole StationThe United States Antarctic Program (USAP) has begun work on a Master Plan for the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. Jun
12
2023
Updated COVID-19 Management Plan for the U.S. Antarctic Program 2023-24 SeasonFor this season USAP will focus efforts on identifying and managing individuals who are symptomatic and require clinic-level care. Jun
12
2023
Dear Colleague Letter: 2023 Update on Science Support and Infrastructure in AntarcticaSince the last NSF update in April 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to severely impact the OPP's ability to support science on the continent. Jun
01
2023
USAP Begins Testing of Electronic Submission for PQ DocumentsIn the ongoing efforts to improve and modernize processes for the U.S. Antarctic Program, the Office of Polar Programs, through the primary contractor Leidos, will begin testing a new process for the submission of Physical Qualification (PQ) documents for participants. Apr
10
2023
Announcing Launch of NSF Antarctic HelplineDo you know about the new NSF Antarctic Helpline? The NSF Antarctic Helpline is a 24/7 crisis support service exclusively for members of the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) community. Mar
10
2023
Coast Guard icebreaker visits Palmer Station for first time in 35 yearsThe visit was an opportunity for the vessel to see Palmer's new pier and interact with station personnel on its way back to the United States. Mar
10
2023
USAP COVID-19 Protocol Review ProcessIn preparation for the 2023-24 research season, the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) will undertake a multi-step process to establish protocols to manage the continuing risks presented by COVID-19 to our deployers. Feb
02
2023
Future plans for USAP vessel support by the ARSV Laurence M. GouldThe ARSV Laurence M. Gould (LMG) has been successfully supporting the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) in the Southern Ocean since 1997. Jan
25
2023
NSF Office of Polar Programs (OPP) communications surveyWe want to know how we're doing! Are you interested in OPP news, research, and events? Let us know in our communications survey. Jan
18
2023
Next Round of Sexual Assault Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Virtual Listening SessionsNumerous virtual listening session will be held via zoom throughout February.
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