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Response to Antarctic Sea Ice Community

Response to Antarctic Sea Ice Community

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Thursday September 21, 2023

Earlier this year, the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) received a letter from researchers who depend on sea ice around McMurdo Station to conduct their research.


Morale Program Initiatives for the U.S. Antarctic Program 2023-24 Season

Morale Program Initiatives for the U.S. Antarctic Program 2023-24 Season

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Friday August 04, 2023

For the upcoming Antarctic research season (2023-2024), NSF is implementing several changes to morale-related activities across the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP).


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Aug
02
2023

Process to build a new pier at McMurdo Station Begins

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The 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 Charrette

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As 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 Winter

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First 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 Station

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The 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 Season

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For 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 Antarctica

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Since 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 Documents

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In 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 Helpline

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Do 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 years

USAP Headlines

The 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 Process

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In 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. Gould

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The 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 survey

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We 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 Sessions

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Numerous virtual listening session will be held via zoom throughout February.


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