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PolarTREC Education and Outreach Opportunity
Host a PolarTREC Educator on Your Field Research Project
Dear U.S. Ice Drilling Colleagues -
PolarTREC is looking for researchers who are willing to host educators on their research projects in the polar regions.
You can apply to take part in the PolarTREC program, where NSF embeds an educator on your team. The educator acts as a research assistant providing another set of hands for your work and will also amplify your research by designing education outreach projects and products developed with your input.
If you are interested and want to learn more about the program and application deadline, contact PolarTREC by email at info@polartrec.com .
Request for Community Input - Draft 2019 Long Range Science Plan
Will you need an ice core or an access hole drilled in a glacier or ice sheet in the coming decade? If so, please read on and send us your input!
Each year in the spring the U.S. Ice Drilling Program (IDP) works with its Science Advisory Board and with the research community to update the Long Range Science Plan. This Plan identifies the science in the coming decade that will require the use of ice drilling technology and expertise for the community. This also drives the formation of other plans, for example the Long Range Drilling Technology Plan. The plans provide the basis for multi-annual planning for the actions and drill development projects of IDP and others, and the plans give the funding agencies advance notice of upcoming community science needs.
If you will need an ice core or a hole drilled in a glacier or ice sheet in the coming decade, or a rock core from under shallow glacial ice, please make sure that the high-level articulation of your science is captured in the current draft update of the Long Range Science Plan!
Please read through the draft Long Range Science Plan and send corrections, updates, or additions to Icedrill @ Dartmouth.edu ASAP or not later than May 17, 2019.
Submission deadline: May 17, 2019
To download the working draft, please visit:
https://icedrill.org/long-range-science-plan
IDP Subglacial Access Working Group SCIENCE PLANNING WORKSHOP (Second Announcement)
What: U.S. Ice Drilling Program (IDP) Subglacial Access Science Planning Workshop
When: March 29-30, 2019
Where: Herndon, Virginia
Website: https://icedrill.org/meetings/subglacial-access-science-planning-workshop-2019
This is a second announcement for the U.S. Ice Drilling Program (IDP) Subglacial Access Science Planning Workshop in Herndon, Virginia which will take place on March 29-30, 2019. The primary objective of this workshop is to provide focused feedback from subglacial research community into the IDP Long Range Science Plan. Specifically, we seek to stimulate discussions that will yield a prioritized list of science objectives and associated targets and requirements (sampling, drilling and support needs) for the coming decade for the 2019 update to the IDP Long Range Science Plan. We will provide options for remote participation for the plenary aspects of the workshop, and also we welcome short presentations and/or written feedback from non-attendees.
We plan to have a draft white paper at the end of the workshop and we will solicit feedback on the draft after the workshop, but before it is finalized, for inclusion in the IDP Long Range Science Plan. White papers that were written after the prior, 2016, subglacial access workshop can be downloaded here: https://icedrill.org/meetings/subglacial-access-drilling-idpo-science-planning-workshop
There is no registration fee for the workshop, but everyone planning to attend should register so that we will have an accurate headcount for meeting room space and catering. Further details regarding the upcoming workshop in Herndon, including registration instructions, agenda, and future updates, can be found at: https://icedrill.org/meetings/subglacial-access-science-planning-workshop-2019
AGU Town Hall 2018: Scientific Drilling in the Polar Regions
The U.S. Ice Drilling Program (IDP) will hold the AGU Town Hall on Scientific Drilling in the Polar Regions on Tuesday, December 11, at the Marriott Marquis room Independence E from 12:30-13:30. The meeting is convened by Mary Albert with co-convenor John Goodge.
In addition, at this Town Hall a representative of the International Glaciological Society will present the IGS Richardson Medal to Dr. Julie Palais. For more information about the IGS Richardson Medal and Dr. Julie Palais, visit:
https://www.igsoc.org/awards/richardson/palais.html
Abstract: Ice sheets, glaciers, and the underlying bedrock, sediment and permafrost hold crucial evidence of past conditions, ice sheet dynamics, and cratonic geology. National and international collaboration for drilling in the remote polar regions requires strategic coordination between science, technology, and logistics. This meeting will provide the research community with updates on IDP, IPICS, RAID, and SALSA drilling initiatives. Opportunities for community involvement will be showcased, and input from the audience will be solicited.
Date: Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Location: Marriott Marquis - Independence E
AGU meeting website: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/meetingapp.cgi/Session/56028
For additional information: please contact Mary Albert (Mary.R.Albert@dartmouth.edu)
AGU Town Hall 2018: Scientific Drilling in the Polar Regions
Town Hall Title: TH23I: Scientific Drilling in the Polar Regions
Date and Time: Tuesday, 11 December 2018: 12:30 - 13:30
Location: Marriott Marquis, Room: Independence E
The U.S. Ice Drilling Program will hold the AGU Town Hall on Scientific Drilling in the Polar Regions on Tuesday, December 11 at the Marriott Marquis room Independence E from 12:30-13:30. The meeting is convened by Mary Albert with co-convenor John Goodge. In addition, at this Town Hall a representative of the International Glaciological Society will present the IGS Richardson Medal to Dr. Julie Palais.
Abstract: Ice sheets, glaciers, and the underlying bedrock, sediment and permafrost hold crucial evidence of past conditions, ice sheet dynamics, and cratonic geology. National and international collaboration for drilling in the remote polar regions requires strategic coordination between science, technology, and logistics. This meeting will provide the research community with updates on IDPO-IDDO, IPICS, RAID, and SALSA drilling initiatives. Opportunities for community involvement will be showcased, and input from the audience will be solicited.
AGU meeting website for more information:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/meetingapp.cgi/Session/56028
For further information, please contact Mary Albert (Mary.R.Albert at dartmouth.edu)
2018 Long Range Science Plan and Long Range Drilling Technology Plan Now Available
The purpose of the plans is to articulate goals and make recommendations for the direction of U.S. ice coring and drilling science, as well as for the development of drilling technology, infrastructure, and logistical support necessary to enable the science.
Request for Community Input - Draft 2018 Long Range Science Plan
Will you need an ice core or an access hole drilled in a glacier or ice sheet in the coming decade? If so, please read on and send us your input!
Each year in the spring the Ice Drilling Program Office (IDPO) of the U.S. Ice Drilling Program works with its Science Advisory Board and with the research community to update the IDPO Long Range Science Plan. This Plan identifies the science in the coming decade that will require the use of ice drilling technology and expertise for the community. This also drives the formation of other plans, for example the IDDO Long Range Drilling Technology Plan. The plans provide the basis for multi-annual planning for the actions and drill development projects of IDPO-IDDO and others, and the plans give the funding agencies advance notice of upcoming community science needs.
If you will need an ice core or a hole drilled in a glacier or ice sheet in the coming decade, or a rock core from under shallow glacial ice, please make sure that the high-level articulation of your science is captured in the current draft update of the IDPO Long Range Science Plan!
Please read through the draft Long Range Science Plan and send corrections, updates, or additions to Icedrill@Dartmouth.edu ASAP or not later than May 30, 2018.
Submission deadline: 30 May 2018
To download the working draft, please visit:
https://icedrill.org/long-range-science-plan
Ice Drilling Support for NSF Polar Proposals
The NSF Antarctic Science section will now accept proposals at any time for solicitation ANT 18-530, and the NSF Arctic section will accept proposals at any time for solicitation ARC 16-595. Scientists who are proposing research that will require ice coring or ice drilling, and associated education and outreach activities, should request field support from IDPO-IDDO by completing a Field Project Support Requirements form available at https://icedrill.org/scientists/scientists.shtml , and/or follow the directions regarding obtaining outreach support at https://icedrill.org/scientists/outreach_support.shtml . Scientists should send the information to Icedrill@Dartmouth.edu at least 3 weeks before the target date for submitting your NSF proposal.
IDPO-IDDO Field Project Support Requirements Form:
https://icedrill.org/scientists/scientists.shtml
IDPO Outreach Support for Scientists:
https://icedrill.org/scientists/outreach_support.shtml
ANT 18-530 solicitation:
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2018/nsf18530/nsf18530.htm
Frequently asked questions for ANT 18-530:
https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf18042
ARC 16-595 solicitation:
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2016/nsf16595/nsf16595.htm
Fall AGU Town Hall Meeting: Scientific Drilling in the Polar Regions
Scientific Drilling in the Polar Regions AGU Town Hall Meeting
Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Place: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 208-209
The U.S. Ice Drilling Program Office (IDPO) is once again organizing a Town Hall meeting at the Fall AGU Meeting entitled 'TH23H: Scientific Drilling in the Polar Regions'. Ice sheets, glaciers, and the underlying bedrock, sediment and permafrost hold crucial evidence of past conditions, ice sheet extent, and cratonic geology. National and international collaboration for drilling in the remote polar regions requires strategic coordination between science, technology, and logistics. This meeting will provide the research community with updates on IDPO-IDDO, IPICS, IPA, RAID, and SALSA drilling initiatives. Opportunities for community involvement will be showcased, and input from the audience will be solicited.
AGU meeting website for more information:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/meetingapp.cgi/Session/30134
For further information, please contact
Mary Albert (Mary.R.Albert at dartmouth.edu)
Charlie Bentley Commemorative Event
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Our dear friend, mentor and colleague, Charles Bentley, passed away on August 19th after a beautiful and accomplished life and career. A commemorative reception will be held on Friday, September 22nd on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus. Light refreshments will be served. While a formal program will not be held, guests will be able to visit a number of spaces to view photos, videos, Antarctic memorabilia and to share stories of the man that touched so many lives.
As we plan for this event, please feel free to send any photos of Charlie that you would like included in a slide show shown at the gathering to kristina.slawny@wisc.edu. In addition, if you are a former student of Charlie's, please visit this website to add your information (and that of your own students, if applicable) to Charlie's academic family tree.
https://academictree.org/physics/peopleinfo.php?pid=665035
Event: Commemorative Reception honoring Charlie Bentley
Date: Friday, September 22, 2017
Location: UW-Madison Geoscience Building, 1215 W. Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53706
Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm
**RSVP: To assist the hosts in planning for refreshments, please RSVP to kristina.slawny@wisc.edu by Friday, September 15th.**
A memorial service will be held the following day on September 23rd at the Unitarian Church, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53705 at 10:00am, with a reception to follow. A private burial will be held on Sunday.
We hope you will join us. Please feel free to distribute this far and wide. All are welcome.
There was an obituary in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/25/science/earth/charles-r-bentley-87-pioneer-of-polar-science-is-dead.html