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Sung joins OPP as Science Policy Advisor

Sung joins OPP as Science Policy Advisor

Office of Polar Programs News
Tuesday June 09, 2020

Dr. Nancy Sung has joined OPP to help develop and coordinate OPP's contributions to NSF's science policy efforts as well as in interagency and international polar policy matters. Before coming to OPP, Dr. Sung served at NSF for eight years, most recently as Science Advisor for Biological Sciences.

At-Home Classroom Activity: Make Your Own Antarctic Animal Trading Cards

At-Home Classroom Activity: Make Your Own Antarctic Animal Trading Cards

USAP Headlines
Tuesday June 09, 2020

Looking for something to do with your young kids? Antarctica is home to some incredible animals that call the harshest continent home. These downloadable, DIY cards can be easily printed and assembled, and feature illustrations and interesting facts of various well-known and not so well-known Antarctic creatures.

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