XXXII SCAR and Open Science Conference & COMNAP XXIV AGM
Welcome
The Local Organizing Committee and Portland State University look forward to welcoming the Antarctic community to Portland, Oregon in July of 2012.
July is prime time in Oregon, from the eastern desert to the western shores, our skies are blue and the living is easy. We hope you will be able to arrive early or stay late and get to know us. Both Portland State University and the conference hotel, the Hilton Portland, are located in the heart of the city, with convenient public transportation connections to Portland International Airport and city attractions.
News
Subsidized Housing
An opportunity for participants from developing economy countries and students is now available. A limited number of rooms on the Portland State University campus are currently available via application.
Lewander Lecture
During the SCAR Open Science Conference the SCAR History group will host the Lewander Lecture on 'A gender analysis of South African Antarctic and sub-Antarctic science, c. 1961-2011' by Dr Heidi Prozesky. Further details of timing etc. will be made available soon.
Photo Competition
Portland is hosting an international photographic competition alongside the SCAR Open Science Conference and the COMNAP meeting. Called Our Antarctic-images from the Great White South the scope of the competition and rules for entering can be found at http://www.apecs.is/partner-news/5269-photo-competition-our-antarctica--images-from-the-great-white-south
COMNAP Symposium
Sustainable Solutions to Antarctic Challenges: Supporting Polar Research in the 21st Century. Presentations will be made on topics such as: Energy Initiatives, Innovations in renewable energy, Energy conservation initiatives, Science & Technology Initiatives and Remote Sensing Advances. Posters on these and additional topics will also be on display. The Symposium is an all day event, which is open to all registered participants. More information is available at https://www.comnap.aq/miscpages/SitePages/Symposium.aspx.
Travel Grant Opportunity
The NSF Office of Polar Programs is providing funds to support participation of US scientists in the 5th biennial SCAR Open Science Conference. The SCAR US office has more information about this travel grant opportunity for US scientists.
ISMASS 2012 Workshop
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) are organising a kick-off workshop of the renewed Ice-Sheet Mass Balance and Sea Level (ISMASS) expert group. The ISMASS 2012 Workshop is free to all registered participants. For further details and to register please see: http://www.climate-cryosphere.org/en/events/2012/ISMASS/Home.html
Early Career Scientists
The XXXII SCAR Local Organizing Committee, the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists, SCAR and the NSF Office of Polar Programs are encouraging early career scientists to attend XXXII SCAR and Open Science Conference & COMNAP XXIV AGM.
Scientific Sessions
The International Scientific Organizing Committee has coordinated sessions spanning the range of disciplines represented in Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research. Abstract submission is now closed.
Workshops
Please contact the Local Organizing Committee if you are interested in organizing a workshop, focus group, or other themed meeting in conjunction with SCAR 2012. Rooms have been reserved for this purpose in the meeting hotel July 13 and 14.
Important Dates
- August 2011: First Circular
- October 2011: Abstracts open; Second Circular
- March: Registration Open
- March 01, 2012: Abstract submission closed
- April 2012: Third Circular
- July 13 and 14, 2012: SCAR business and subsidiary groups
- July 15 and 20, 2012: Standing Scientific Groups
- July 15, 2012: COMNAP Symposium (open)
- July 16 to 19, 2012: Open Science Conference
- July 16 to 19, 2012: COMNAP Annual General Meeting
- July 23 to 25, 2012: SCAR Delegates Meeting
Ready To Go?
Register
Photo: DJ Jennings, NSF, 2006
Photo: Jeff Otten, NSF, 2009
Photo: Nick Powell, NSF, 2009
Photo: Dr Stacy Kim, NSF, 2005
Photo: Sean Bonnette, NSF, 2010
Photo: Kelly Jacques, NSF, 2010
Photo: Dave Munroe, NSF, 2007
Photo: US Navy, NSF, 1946-1947
Photo: Keith Vanderlinde, NSF, 2008
Photo: Patrick Cullis, NSF, 2009
Photo: Peter Rejcek, NSF, 2010
Photo: Martin Reed, NSF, 2010
Photo: Maj Mike Phillips, NSF, 2003
Photo: Bruce Raymond, NSF, 1960-1961
About SCAR
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is an inter-disciplinary body of the International Council for Science (ICSU). SCAR is charged with initiating, developing, and coordinating high quality international scientific research in the Antarctic and providing independent scientific advice to the Antarctic Treaty System.
About Portland State
Portland State University serves as a center of opportunity for nearly 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in Portland, Oregon, one of the nation's most livable cities, PSU's motto, "Let Knowledge Serve the City," inspires the teaching and research of an accomplished faculty whose work and students span the globe.
Learn more about Portland State
About COMNAP
Created in 1988, COMNAP is the international association that brings together National Antarctic Programs from around the world to develop and promote best practice in managing the support of scientific research in Antarctica.
July 13-25, 2012 Portland, OR, USA
