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Bidding Farewell to an Antarctic LegendUSAP Headlines After 30 incredible years of service, Ivan the Terra Bus has been retired from service to the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) McMurdo Station. |
Preparations Underway for a new Barge Pier at NSF McMurdo StationUSAP Headlines As part of the Antarctic Infrastructure Recapitalization (AIR) efforts, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build a barge pier at NSF McMurdo |
Reminder from the NSF SAHPR Program Office for 2024-25 Antarctic Summer SeasonUSAP Headlines 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 |
Weather anomaly experienced in the McMurdo Dry ValleysUSAP Headlines An atmospheric river event in March 2022 led to record warm temperatures over much of Antarctica. |
New Antarctic Dragonfish Species DiscoveredUSAP 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 |
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Job opportunity: Supervisory program manager (chief program officer) position, NSF OPP Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics teamOffice of Polar Programs News The chief program officer (CPO) will provide management and oversight for all operations and logistics associated with the supporting infrastructure and facilities at U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) operating locations, including permanent stations, field sites, gateway operations and port facilities. |
Publication of the USAP report based on findings from the Sexual Assault and Harassment Climate SurveyOffice of Polar Programs News The U.S. National Science Foundation is committed to fostering and maintaining a culture free from sexual violence wherever NSF-funded activities are conducted, including in Antarctica. |
Update on the NSF OPP-Postdoctoral Research Fellowship ProgramOffice of Polar Programs News Details on the latest postdoctoral research fellowship opportunities. |
A call for photos from the geoscience communityOffice of Polar Programs News Share your amazing geoscience photos with the OPP! |
Special ReportTake a look at the National Science Foundation's plans for the future of science and logistics in Antarctica. |
More and Better Science in AntarcticaRead the NSF Blue Ribbon Panel's recommendations for advancing Antarctic research. |
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