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Coast Guard icebreaker visits Palmer Station for first time in 35 years

Coast Guard icebreaker visits Palmer Station for first time in 35 years

USAP Headlines
Friday March 10, 2023

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.


USAP COVID-19 Protocol Review Process

USAP COVID-19 Protocol Review Process

USAP Headlines
Friday March 10, 2023

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.


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Mar
06
2023

Balloon-borne telescopes take baby pictures of the cosmos

The Antarctic Sun

The SPIDER instrument has finished its 16-day voyage through the stratosphere above Antarctica, completing the second and final flight of its mission to search for evidence of gravitational waves from the earliest moments of the universe.


Feb
14
2023

EVENT: Live from Antarctica - In search of worms and gooey invertebrates

Events

POSTPONED: Due to delays boarding our research vessel we are postponing this event. For those who have already registered, you will automatically get reregistered for the new date. For anyone who hasn't registered yet, register now! We will continue to provide updates to those whose emails we have through this registration page.


Feb
02
2023

Future plans for USAP vessel support by the ARSV Laurence M. Gould

USAP Headlines

The ARSV Laurence M. Gould (LMG) has been successfully supporting the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) in the Southern Ocean since 1997.


Jan
31
2023

Ghost particles give scientists first look inside an active galaxy

The Antarctic Sun

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory has detected about 80 high-energy neutrinos emitted by a single active galaxy over the course of ten years.


Jan
25
2023

Appointment of Dr. James S. Ulvestad as Acting Office Director for the Office of Polar Programs

Office of Polar Programs News

Dr. James S. Ulvestad has been appointed Acting Office Director for the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) in the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) effective February 2, 2023.


Jan
25
2023

NSF Office of Polar Programs (OPP) communications survey

USAP Headlines

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

USAP Headlines

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


Jan
17
2023

How juvenile Antarctic krill survive when it's cold, dark and icy

The Antarctic Sun

A pair of recently-published companion studies help clarify how juvenile Antarctic krill survive the long winter season.


Jan
13
2023

South Pole winter crew participate in virtual reality study

The Antarctic Sun

Station staff tested a therapy that could be used on future space missions.


Jan
12
2023

Live from Antarctica: It's not all snow and ice

USAP Headlines

Join researcher and educator Ariel Waldman as she dives into the soils of Antarctica and tells stories about how Antarctica is interconnected with the rest of the Earth and can inform us about the search for life on other planets.


Jan
06
2023

Deadline Approaching for USAP Antarctic Fieldwork

USAP Headlines

The deadline for researchers interested in funding for Antarctic fieldwork must submit a concept outline no later than January 17.


Jan
03
2023

OPP Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics section welcomes Mr. Joe Miller as Antarctic Facilities Manager

Office of Polar Programs News

The Office of Polar Programs Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics section welcomes Mr. Joe Miller as Antarctic Facilities Manager. In this role, Mr. Miller has the overall responsibility for facilities and utilities maintenance and project oversight at all U.S. Antarctic Program locations.


Jan
03
2023

Dr. David Porter Joins the Antarctic Sciences Section in Antarctic Oceans and Atmospheres

Office of Polar Programs News

The Office of Polar Programs, Antarctic Sciences Section is pleased to welcome Dr. David Porter as program director in Antarctic Oceans and Atmospheres.


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