Media Relations

Media Coverage

Become an Antarctic explorer with panoramic imagery

Google, via it's Google Maps and Google Earth teams offers the opportunity to Become an Antarctic explorer with panoramic imagery.

Water a big enemy of ice sheets: keynoter says at Portland science conference

From Ian Campbell at The Oregonian, and article about The biggest enemy of ice sheets and the opening of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's Open Scientific Conference.

Antarctica At Risk

The continent of Antarctica is at risk from human activities and other forces, and environmental management is needed to protect the planet's last great wilderness area, says an international team of researchers, including Texas A&M University oceanographer Chuck Kennicutt, in a paper published in the current issue of Science magazine.

Mr Science: Antarctic research conference

Mr Science: Antarctic research conference from KGW News

Many threats spell trouble for Antarctica

From Futurity, an article about pressure to change the Antarctic Treaty System by Chuck Kennicutt, president of the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research (SCAR), formed in 1958 to coordinate international research in the region.

Press Releases

Antarctic lecture brings science and policy advice to the Portland community

On July 16, 2012, Portland State University will host a free public lecture presented by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), "Antarctic Science and Policy Advice in a Changing World."

Martha T. Muse prize winner to speak in Portland

On July 16, 2012, Dr Stephen Rintoul is scheduled to speak at the 2012 Open Science Conference. Dr Stephen Rintoul, a physical oceanographer from CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research in Hobart, Australia, has been awarded the prestigious 2012 Martha T. Muse Prize for Science and Policy in Antarctica for his outstanding research on the Southern Ocean.

Sustainable solutions talk brings change to Antarctic management challenges

On July 15, 2012, Portland State University will host a free public symposium presented by the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP), "Sustainable Solutions to Antarctic Research: Supporting Polar Research in the 21st Century".

Press Registration

Members of the press are invited and encouraged to attend all open elements of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research meetings, including the Open Science Conference V and COMNAP Symposium. To register, Please complete the linked form and return the form via email to the local organizing committee at scar2012@pdx.edu using "Press Registration" in the subject line.

Media Check In

Badges and press kit materials will be available for pre-registered members of the press at the SCAR Registration beginning 15 July on the Ballroom level of the Hilton Portland. If you plan an earlier arrival, please contact scar2012@pdx.edu using "Press Registration" in the subject line.

Award Winners

• Martha T Muse
• SCAR Fellows
• Photo Competition – Juried
• Photo Competition – People's Choice
• Best Poster Awards Google

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