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Kimberly Ohnemus joins OPP as John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow
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Monday February 22, 2021
Kimberly Ohnemus is a Cape Cod native who has spent the majority of her life along the coastlines of New England. She earned a bachelor's degree in biology, concentrating in ecology and evolution, from Skidmore College in 2014. After a brief career as an educator, she chose to pursue environmental policy, graduating from the University of Rhode Island with an MA in Marine Affairs in the spring of 2020.
New NSF Dear Colleague Letter: Supporting Data and Sample Reuse in Polar Research
Announcements
Thursday January 28, 2021
This new NSF Dear Colleague Letter: Supporting Data and Sample Reuse in Polar Research from the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) encourages submission of proposals that leverage existing data, physical samples, and non-physical samples (e.g., films, recordings, etc.), as well as those that facilitate the reuse of existing data.
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Jan
18
2021
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EVENT: February 16, Virtual Industry Day for Operations and Science Support to the United States Antarctic Program
The United States Antarctic Program encompasses all U.S. scientific research and related logistics in Antarctica and aboard ships in the Southern Ocean. The program's world class science relies on seamless integration between operations and research support. NSF is beginning acquisition planning for a follow-on to the current Antarctic Support Contract, and wants to hear from interested parties at a Virtual Industry Day.
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Dec
20
2020
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Job Opportunity: Antarctic Communications Editor
Leidos, the prime contractor for the National Science Foundation's U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP), is seeking a Communications Editor that will be responsible for writing, editing, and managing the online Antarctic Sun newspaper, creating multi-media products, and serving as photographer and manager of the USAP Photo Library archive.
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Dec
12
2020
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The NSF Office of Polar Programs is Seeking a Section Head for Antarctic Sciences
The Section Head, Antarctic Sciences Section, a senior member of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) management team, is responsible to the Office Director for the overall planning, management, and commitment of budgeted program funds for the Section.
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Nov
24
2020
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Sutherland Joins OPP as Program Director for Oceans and Atmospheric Sciences
Dr. Dave Sutherland has joined OPP's Antarctic Sciences section as the new Program Director for Oceans and Atmospheric Sciences. A large part of his research over the past decade has been examining ice-ocean interactions near with marine-terminating glaciers, including systems in Greenland, southeast Alaska, and the western Antarctic Peninsula.
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Nov
19
2020
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Dr. Michael Jackson to Serve as Acting Head of Antarctic Sciences
Michael E. Jackson, currently the Program Director for the Earth Science in OPPâs Antarctic Sciences Section, will assume the duties of Acting Section Head Antarctic Sciences Section starting November 22, 2020. He will replace Dr. Alex Isern who has been appointed the Deputy Assistant Director for the Directorate for Geosciences.
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Oct
30
2020
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United States Antarctic Program Data Center (USAP-DC) Webinar: November 11
The United States Antarctic Program Data Center (USAP-DC) will hold a webinar on November 11 at 3:00 PM EST to provide an overview of services offered and an introduction to the website.
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Oct
28
2020
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Job Opportunity: Business Manager for Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics
This position is located in the Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) and is located in Alexandria, VA. The Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section is responsible for planning, budgeting, and overseeing the science support, infrastructure, operations, and logistics support for the U.S. Antarctic Program.
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Oct
20
2020
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Sheppard Promoted to OPP Executive Officer
Paul Sheppard has been promoted as the OPP Executive Officer in the Front Office of the Office of Polar Programs. Paul's previous position was the Chief Program Manager for the U.S. Antarctic Program within the Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section (AIL). Paul joined the NSF in 2011 following his retirement from the U.S. Air Force.
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Oct
13
2020
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Liles Joins OPP Safety and Occupational Health Team
Elicia Liles, a native of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, has joined OPP as a Safety and Occupational Health Manager. She brings extensive experience through a career spanning military service, multiple degrees in Emergency Management, Public Heath, and Environmental Health, and additional roles in the healthcare industry and community outreach.
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Sep
29
2020
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Pope joins OPP as Program Director for Polar Cyberinfrastructure
Dr. Allen Pope has joined OPP's Antarctic Sciences section as the new Program Director for Polar Cyberinfrastructure. Prior to NSF, Allen has many years of experience working as a polar scientist and as a service leader within the polar community.
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Sep
15
2020
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Want to Work in Antarctica? The USAP is Looking for Station Area Managers
Station Area Managers are responsible for overseeing all site operations from planning through execution for the following major activities: science activities, operations, facilities, projects, transportation and logistics, and information technology.
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Sep
15
2020
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Rhemann joins Office of Polar Programs as Science Assistant for Antarctic Sciences
Jennifer Rhemann has joined NSF as the new Science Assistant for Antarctic Sciences, Office of Polar Programs. Jennifer has supported the USAP as a contractor for 19 years, working 14 summers and six winters at McMurdo Station multiple support roles and has pursued graduate education in Antarctic sciences and polar law and policy. She has worked toward professional certifications including Incident Command Systems, Emergency Management, and Aviation Risk Management.
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Jun
30
2020
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Nelson joins OPP as Safety and Occupational Health Manager
Mr. Chris Nelson has joined OPP as a Safety and Occupational Health Manager with over 11 years of professional experience that includes diverse operational expertise in construction, operations, and maintenance, service contracts, and government agreements.
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