Background and Information Since 2006, the Arctic Report Card (ARC) has been an annual report led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that informs the general public about recent environmental changes across the Arctic, from the sea ice, weather patterns, snow cover, and more. Each report includes a series of essays that break… Read more »
Background and Research Expertise Dr. Angela Szesciorka is a Research Associate at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and a Faculty Affiliate at the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University where she studies baleen whale ecology and movement. With a passion for writing, Szesciorka studied journalism for her undergraduate degree but went back to school… Read more »
About the Center The International Arctic Research Center (IARC) was founded in 1999 at the University of Alaska Fairbanks through an agreement between Japan and the United States with a focus on collaborative research. Now, IARC consists of over 100 scientists, analysts, students, and professional staff who focus on Arctic system science, climate change, and… Read more »
Background and Research Expertise Tyler Miesse is a PhD research assistant at George Mason University, and is involved in coastal engineering projects that focus on the physical processes that govern coastal hazards such as waves and storm surges. His research background naturally led him to research in the Arctic, a region experiencing rapid environmental changes… Read more »
About the Project The Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO) is funded by the National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs Award #2135176 and has served as a community building and support organization for polar early-career scientists since 2022. PSECCO supports and uplifts early-career scientists by fostering a vibrant community across disciplines, providing resources… Read more »
Background and Research Expertise Dr. Jen Schmidt grew up in the Lower 48, but from an early age, watching the morning news and national weather reports sparked a fascination with Alaska and a long-held desire to travel there. After double majoring in ecology, evolution, and behavior and genetics and cellular biology at the University of… Read more »
As another year draws to a close, the Arctic Data Center team is taking a moment to reflect on the progress, successes, and collaborations that shaped our work over the past 12 months. In this annual recap, we highlight key metrics from our growing community, share how we’ve adapted to evolving community needs, and showcase… Read more »
Strengthening Arctic Research Through Open Data and Collaboration Toolik Field Station has long been a hub for Arctic research. Located in Alaska’s Brooks Range and operated by the Institute of Arctic Biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation, Toolik hosts hundreds of scientists each year who come… Read more »
Background and Research Expertise Dr. Ingmar Nitze has always considered himself a “geo-geek” with a passion for all things geospatial, and naturally gravitated toward the field of physical geography for his studies. During his academic journey, he developed a strong interest in geoinformatics and remote sensing, tools that would later become central to Nitze’s research…. Read more »
Background and Research Expertise Dr. Lilly Parker is a research scientist at the Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR) at the University of Oklahoma where she focuses on ancient DNA, mammalian diversity, conservation genomics, and human-mammal relationships. Her work in the Arctic began during her NSF Office of Polar Programs postdoctoral fellowship at… Read more »
