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Reminder from the NSF SAHPR Program Office for 2024-25 Antarctic Summer Season

Reminder from the NSF SAHPR Program Office for 2024-25 Antarctic Summer Season

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Tuesday October 15, 2024

As the 2024-25 austral summer season begins, the NSF Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Program Office works closely with the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to prevent sexual violence and to ensure all USAP environments are safe, harassment and assault-free spaces with a positive and inclusive culture.


Reminder from the NSF SAHPR Program Office for 2024-25 Antarctic Summer Season

Reminder from the NSF SAHPR Program Office for 2024-25 Antarctic Summer Season

Office of Polar Programs News
Tuesday October 15, 2024

As the 2024-25 austral summer season begins, the NSF Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention and Response (SAHPR) Program Office works closely with the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to prevent sexual violence and to ensure all USAP environments are safe, harassment and assault-free spaces with a positive and inclusive culture.


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Oct
10
2024

EVENT: Office Hours for NSF Office of Polar Programs Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Office of Polar Programs News

On November 14 from 3 pm to 4 pm EST, the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) is hosting an office hour on the OPP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (OPP-PRF) program.


Oct
02
2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: General Engineer (Program Director), OPP Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics

Office of Polar Programs News

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking a qualified candidate for a General Engineer (Program Director) position for the Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section (AIL) within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Office of Polar Programs (OPP) in Alexandria, VA.


Sep
25
2024

OPP welcomes Dr. Marion Dierickx as new Antarctic Sciences Program Director

Office of Polar Programs News

Dr. Marion Dierickx joins the NSF Office of Polar Programs as a Program Director in the Antarctic Astrophysics and Geospace, and Cyberinfrastructure programs.


Sep
16
2024

Dr. Chris McCarthy joins the Office of Polar Programs as a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow

Office of Polar Programs News

The 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 Valleys

USAP Headlines

An atmospheric river event in March 2022 led to record warm temperatures over much of Antarctica.


Sep
03
2024

New Antarctic Dragonfish Species Discovered

USAP Headlines

A 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 Processes

Office of Polar Programs News

The 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 Manager

Office of Polar Programs News

The 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 Policy

Office of Polar Programs News

An 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 Officer

Office of Polar Programs News

The 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 Intervention

Office of Polar Programs News

The 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 STEM

Office of Polar Programs News

The 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 Run

USAP Headlines

After 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.


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