MacDonald joins Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section
Brian MacDonald has joined OPP's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section as Capital Planning Manager. MacDonald will work closely with AIL experts to implement a long-range capital plan to...
View ArticlePolicy Against Harassment Affirmed
The Office of Polar Programs (OPP), which manages the U.S. Antarctic Program, has issued a policy statement that affirms that the program "is committed to providing a safe and respectful work...
View ArticleDear Colleague Letter: Office of Polar Programs (OPP), Directorate for...
The Office of Polar Programs (OPP), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), announces a nationwide search for outstanding scientists to fill open Program Director positions to assist in research program...
View ArticleNSF Seeks Antarctic Sciences Section Head: Deadline, May 29, 2018
NSF's Office of Polar Programs seeks to fill the position of section head in its Antarctic Sciences Section. The section head is a senior member of OPP's management team and is responsible to the...
View ArticleNSF Antarctic Station-Manager Position Open: Deadline, July 6, 2018
The Office of Polar Programs in NSF's Directorate for Geosciences is accepting applications for the position of manager at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, the largest U.S. Antarctic research station and...
View ArticleNSF Office of Polar Programs Releases Updated Polar Code of Conduct
The National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs (OPP) this month issued an updated Code of Conduct that restates important principles and expectations of professional conduct and acceptable...
View ArticleMcGinn to Begin Temporary Assignment as Acting Head of Polar Environment,...
Nature McGinn will begin a temporary assignment on September 2 as acting head of OPP's Polar Environment, Safety and Health (PESH) Section. She is currently OPP's environmental policy program manager...
View ArticleDear Colleague Letter: Leveraging Investments in Education and Polar Science
The Research on Learning (DRL) and Undergraduate Education (DUE) divisions of NSF's Education and Human Resources Directorate and the Office of Polar Programs have jointly issued a Dear Colleague...
View ArticleAGU D.C.: Pose Questions to OPP Staff About Antarctic Infrastructure...
Stephanie Short, who heads OPP's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section, and Ben Roth, AIL facilities engineering projects manager, will be available on Wednesday December 12 from 11am -...
View ArticleIsern to Head Antarctic Sciences Section
Alexandra Isern has been named as the new head the Office of Polar Programs' (OPP) Antarctic Sciences Section. She is currently acting section head and will make the transition to the federal Senior...
View ArticleComments Sought for OPP Advisory Committee Document on Research-investment...
The OPP Advisory Committee has drafted a succinct and broad synthesis of recommended priorities for OPP research investments in the document. The document is An Advisory Overview for the Office of...
View ArticleDeadline Extended for Comments Sought for OPP Advisory Committee Document on...
The OPP Advisory Committee has drafted a succinct and broad synthesis of recommended priorities for OPP research investments in the document. It is based on reports developed by the science and...
View ArticleInformation for Grantees and Potential Grantees on the Effects of the Partial...
NSF has published a page of guidance for grantees and potential grantees on the effects that the recent 35-day funding lapse in appropriations and shutdown of the agency has had on deadlines and other...
View ArticleOPP Seeks Biological Sciences Program Director
OPP seeks a qualified candidate for a program-director position for the Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems Program. The job would be located at NSF's headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
View ArticleUnderstanding Adaptations of Antarctic Species
The Office of Polar Programs' Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems Program has issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) to encourage the submission of research proposals that would advance scientific...
View ArticleDEADLINE July 1, 2019: Solicitation for Proposals Antarctic Artists and...
OPP's Antarctic Artists and Writers Program facilitates writing and the creation of art to increase public understanding and appreciation of the Antarctic and of human endeavors - specifically...
View ArticleOPP Announces Nationwide Search for Antarctic Astrophysics and Geospace...
The Antarctic Sciences Section in Polar Programs announces a nationwide search for an Antarctic Astrophysics and Geospace Sciences Program (AAGS) program director. Formal consideration of applications...
View ArticleAntarctic Infrastructure Section Vacancies
OPP's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) section has announced two vacancies: a logistics manager and a transportation manager. The logistics manager oversees logistical and operational...
View ArticleResearch on Sexual Harassment and Other Forms of Harassment in Science,...
A recent "Dear Colleague Letter" (DCL) stresses that NSF-as the nation's primary federal funder of basic science and engineering research-welcomes and supports competitive, peer-reviewed research...
View ArticleJackson to Manage Antarctic Earth Sciences Program
Michael E. Jackson, currently the program director for Research Facilities and Special Projects in OPP's Antarctic Sciences Section, will assume the duties of Antarctic Earth Sciences (AES) program...
View ArticleHeidelberg Joins Antarctic Sciences Section
Karla Heidelberg has joined OPP's Antarctic Sciences Section as the Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems (AOE) program director. She has a broad background in marine science and is currently a professor...
View ArticleRevision Strongly Encourages Interdisciplinary Research Proposals
The new Antarctic Research solicitation (NSF 19-595) has been revised to encourage disciplinary research in addition to research that crosses, and integrates, disciplinary perspectives and approaches...
View ArticleSafety and Occupational Health Manager Position Available
This position is assigned to the Office of Polar Environment, Health and Safety (PESH), Office of Polar Programs (OPP), National Science Foundation and is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The deadline...
View ArticleMoore to Join Antarctic Sciences Section
Robert Moore will join OPP's Antarctic Sciences Section on October 15 as Antarctic Astrophysics and Geospace Sciences (AAGS) program director. Vladimir Papitashvili, the current AAGS program director,...
View ArticleGregory Joins OPP as Antarctic Transportation Program Manager
Stuart Gregory, a graduate of the U.S. Army War College, has joined OPP's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section as transportation program manager. Immediately prior to coming to AIL, he...
View ArticleRowell Joins OPP as Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Program Manager
W. Andrew Rowell, a graduate of The Citadel Military College of South Carolina, has joined OPP's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL) Section as logistics program manager. Prior to joining AIL,...
View ArticleDEADLINE April 27: Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems Program Director Vacancy
The National Science Foundation is seeking a qualified candidate for an Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems (AOE) program director's position within its Office of Polar Programs (OPP) Antarctic Sciences...
View ArticleSung joins OPP as Science Policy Advisor
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,...
View ArticleNelson 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...
View ArticleRhemann joins Office of Polar Programs as Science Assistant for Antarctic...
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...
View ArticlePope 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...
View ArticleLiles 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...
View ArticleSheppard 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...
View ArticleJob 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....
View ArticleUnited 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.
View ArticleDr. Michael Jackson to Serve as Acting Head of Antarctic Sciences
Michael E. Jackson, currently the Program Director for the Earth Science in OPP's Antarctic Sciences Section, will assume the duties of Acting Section Head Antarctic Sciences Section starting November...
View ArticleSutherland 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...
View ArticleThe NSF Office of Polar Programs is Seeking a Section Head for Antarctic...
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...
View ArticleEVENT: February 16, Virtual Industry Day for Operations and Science Support...
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...
View ArticleNew NSF Dear Colleague Letter: Supporting Data and Sample Reuse in Polar...
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...
View ArticleKimberly Ohnemus joins OPP as John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow
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...
View ArticleAppointment of Robert Moore, Acting Section Head, Division of Atmospheric and...
Dr. Robert Moore will assume the duties of Acting Section Head of the Geospace Section in the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) starting March 14, 2021. He will replace Dr. Michael...
View ArticleMedia visits to the Arctic and Antarctic suspended for 2021-2022
The health and safety of the polar research community continues to be NSF's top priority. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly limited research opportunities to the Arctic and Antarctic regions in...
View ArticleTammy Perkins joins the Office of Polar Programs as Business Manager for the...
Ms. Perkins is a native of University Heights, Ohio. She began her federal government career as a business opportunity specialist/program analyst for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in the...
View ArticleU.S. Antarctic Program develops Sexual Assault/Harassment Prevention and...
The NSF Office of Polar Programs has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior's Federal Consulting Group. The agreement contracts a team of experts to assist the NSF in the...
View ArticleMargaret Knuth appointed Chief Program Manager for the U.S. Antarctic Program
Ms. Margaret Knuth has been appointed to be the Chief Program Manager for the U.S. Antarctic Program, where she will manage and oversee operations and logistics across USAP stations, field sites,...
View ArticleLauren Lipuma joins the U.S. Antarctic Program as Antarctic Communications...
Lauren Lipuma joins USAP as a part of Leidos, the prime contractor for USAP. Lauren will be writing, editing, and managing the online Antarctic Sun newspaper, creating multi-media products, and serving...
View ArticleMichael Gencarelli appointed Planning Manager for the U.S. Antarctic Program
Mr. Michael Gencarelli has been appointed to be the Planning Manager for the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP), and will be responsible for the full range of planning across the program. This includes...
View ArticleJonathan "Mike" Prince joins Office of Polar Programs as Antarctic Research...
The Office of Polar Programs (OPP) Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section is excited to welcome Mr. Jonathan "Mike" Prince as the Antarctic Research Vessel (ARV) Project Manager. In this...
View ArticleNSF selects Roberta Marinelli as director of the Office of Polar Programs
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Dr. Roberta Marinelli to serve as director of the Office of Polar Programs, overseeing Arctic and Antarctic research and operational support for polar...
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