Past Events

The Arctic Security Dialogues, hosted by the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute and Arctic Domain Awareness Center, address a broad spectrum of security issues to include, but not limited to, national security, homeland security, and the many components of civil security. “Toward a U.S. Army Arctic

The 2020 Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management will be completely virtual!

Registration is opening soon!

For 26 years, the Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management has been a vital networking space for Tribal environmental professionals from across Alaska to

Broadband connectivity is a prerequisite for economic growth, education, national security, and the provision of public services in the COVID-19 era. Yet many communities throughout the North American Arctic lack reliable, affordable, and redundant internet access. Insufficient telecommunications

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to conduct dissertation-level research about and related to the Arctic

Speakers:

- Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Tom Ballinger, International Arctic Research Center (IARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Alison York, Alaska Fire Science Consortium (AFSC) at the University of

The second Arctic Resilience Forum will be held online as a series of ten weekly webinars launching on October 7, 2020. Each session touches on a specific aspect of Arctic resilience, ranging from food security and Indigenous youth leadership, to gender, energy and connectivity. The forum seeks to

Weather plays a significant role for people’s lives, livelihoods, and property in Alaska. The ROC stands at the crossroads of weather and communication for the National Weather Service’s Alaska Region and we must remain vigilant of the ever changing weather. We will discuss the National Weather

Join the Arctic Data Center for an overview webinar about the primary repository for the NSF Arctic Section of the Office of Polar Programs.

Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator Erin McLean will present on the mission of the Arctic Data Center, the data available on the website, and

This event is co-sponsored by the Polar Institute and the Global Europe Program.

As the Arctic opens to global activity, its importance in the geopolitical struggle between NATO and Russia continues to grow. Norway is in a unique position in this relationship, with one of the few direct

The tools and techniques for making monthly and season scale climate forecasts are rapidly changing, with the potential to provide useful forecasts at the month and longer range. We will review recent climate conditions around Alaska, review some forecast tools and finish up the Climate Prediction

For the past two years, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Center for Arctic Study & Policy (CASP) has worked to record the “sea stories” of previous icebreaker sailors and captains. The result is a 27-minute documentary showcasing original sea stories, high-quality photography, and a unique narrative

The IASC Medal is awarded in recognition of exceptional and sustained contributions to the understanding of the Arctic. A maximum of one award is made each year, assuming that there is a nominee of appropriate quality.

The whole IASC community, from all countries and career stages, is

International Glaciological Society Global Seminar:

Speaking: Jay Zwally, ESSIC University of Maryland, "Mass Balance of Antarctic Ice Sheet: Observations 1992 to 2019 and Related Long-Term History".

Please register in advance for the seminars. After registering, you will receive a

The Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System Knowledge Centre (SIOS-KC) and the Remote Sensing Working Group (RSWG) invite input in their survey on assessing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Svalbard science community. This survey will be used to develop a strategy for the upcoming

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the opening of applications for its 2021 Arctic Innovator Program. The application deadline is January 8, 2021. To learn more or apply, visit the link above.

The Arctic Innovator program provides early career innovators and entrepreneurs the

The Woodwell Climate Research Center is pleased to invite you to a very special event. Two Woodwell Climate scientists, Sue Natali and Bill Moomaw, will participate in a panel along with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and climate activist Greta Thunberg in a special free livestream event from the Mind

UPDATE: The event originally scheduled for January 11 has been postponed. The registration form will reopen when a new date and time are confirmed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Climate change is transforming the Arctic. Warmer temperatures on land and in the ocean

Daniel S. Hamilton and Kristina Spohr present their new book The Arctic and World Order in conversation with Mike Sfraga, Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson of Iceland, currently the Chair of Senior Arctic Officials of the Arctic Council, and fellow authors, including Wilson Fellow Lawson Brigham and