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If you have inquiries about information or a news story related to Antarctica, contact the following:

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2022-2023 Antarctic Media Visits

NSF and USAP will not be accepting applications or holding media visits for the 2022-2023 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=304891&org=OPP

Any updates to this decision will be posted to the NSF Office of Polar Programs Announcements page: https://www.nsf.gov/news/announcements.jsp?org=OPP

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NSF Polar Programs News Releases
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Significant U.S. Science Discoveries from Antarctica
Read about the many notable scientific discoveries made by USAP researchers.

The Antarctic Sun Newspaper
Why do people go to Antarctica, and what do they do there? Read the USAP's newspaper to find out about U.S. Antarctic communities.

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USAP Participants continually document Antarctica through various multimedia. Take a look at the USAP web cams, ice-breaking ships, Dinosaurs on Ice, satellite images, and more.

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EVENT: Live - Antarctic Meteorites and the Origin of Our Solar System) EVENT: Live - Antarctic Meteorites and the Origin of Our Solar System)
Office of Polar Programs News
Monday March 11, 2024

On April 15 at 1:00 PM EST, join Dr. James Karner from the University of Utah's Department of Geology & Geophysics, as he talks about his recent work as part of ANSMET.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Physical Science Administrator (Program Director) JOB OPPORTUNITY: Physical Science Administrator (Program Director)
Office of Polar Programs News
Monday February 26, 2024

The Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Program Director in Antarctic Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (AOAS).

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