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16
2024
Dr. Chris McCarthy joins the Office of Polar Programs as a AAAS Science & Technology Policy FellowThe Office of Polar Programs is pleased to welcome Dr. Chris McCarthy as a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow. Sep
05
2024
Weather anomaly experienced in the McMurdo Dry ValleysAn atmospheric river event in March 2022 led to record warm temperatures over much of Antarctica. Sep
03
2024
New Antarctic Dragonfish Species DiscoveredA research team at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at William & Mary has uncovered a new species of Antarctic fish, which could reshape how scientists view biodiversity in the Southern Ocean. Aug
26
2024
Request for Information (RFI): NSB-NSF Merit Review Commission Review of NSF's Merit Review Policy and ProcessesThe 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 ManagerThe 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 PolicyAn 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. Aug
12
2024
Dr. Margaret Benoit joins the Office of Polar Programs as Executive OfficerThe Office of Polar Programs (OPP) within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Margaret Benoit as Executive Officer. Aug
09
2024
EVENTS: Exploring the Ethics and Societal Interactions of Climate InterventionThe U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) will be hosting a series of workshops in October and November 2024 on the ethical and social dynamics of climate intervention technologies. Aug
06
2024
Dear Colleague Letter: Strengthening the Evidence Base Related to Broadening Participation of LGBTQI+ in STEMThe U.S. National Science Foundation has released a new Dear Colleague Letter (DCL): Strengthening the Evidence Base Related to Broadening the Participation of LGBTQI+ Individuals in STEM. Aug
05
2024
Research Vessel Laurence M. Gould Completes 27-Year RunAfter 27 years of steadfast service to the United States Antarctic Program, the NSF Antarctic Research and Supply Vessel (ARSV) Laurence M. Gould ended its charter to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in July. Aug
01
2024
Nancy Carey Joins the OPP Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section as Deployment SpecialistThe Office of Polar Programs Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section is excited to welcome Nancy Carey as their new Deployment Specialist. Jul
26
2024
Draft Request for Proposals: Antarctic Science and Engineering Support ContractThe U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) to further engage with industry and to continue its efforts to capture industry feedback to improve planning for the follow-on Antarctic procurement contract, Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract. Jul
17
2024
Historic records provide new insightU.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers recently released a new study in Ecology and Evolution outlining their in-depth analysis of historic baleen plates, the comb structures that are used by some species of whales to filter food, from Southern Hemisphere blue and fin whales.
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