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International Polar Year background and update

Learn about the International Polar Year 2007-2008, a global campaign for polar observations and research. Explore the key objectives, funding opportunities, and unique aspects highlighted for the initiative.

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International Polar Year background and update

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  1. International Polar Yearbackground and update Marie Bundy Office of Polar Programs U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators Workshop

  2. IPY Planning background • International planning conducted by International Council for Science (ICSU) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) • Dr. David Carlson - Executive Director of the IPY Secretariat in Cambridge, England • National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has spearheaded the U.S. IPY activity • NSF designated by OSTP to catalyze and coordinate U.S. agencies’ planning.

  3. Vision for IPYInternational Council for Science (ICSU) National Academy of Science (NAS) • Intense, time-limited (March 2007- March 2009) campaign of polar observations, research, and analysis • Multidisciplinary in scope and international in participation • Opportunity to move beyond traditional borders – whether national borders or disciplinary constraints – toward a new level of integrated, cooperative science U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators Workshop

  4. IPY Update

  5. Latest grouping of Expressions of Intent (EOI) by IPY Secretariathttp://www.ipy.org/about/ipy%20chart%20jan.pdf

  6. IPY Special Solicitationhas been released (proposals due May 1, 2006) FY06 Solicitation emphasis areas • Arctic Observing Network • Ice Sheet History and Dynamics • Studies of Life in the Cold and Dark • Education/Outreach U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators Workshop

  7. Response to 2006 Solicitation will guide the development of the 2007 solicitation • $62 M identified in FY 2007 OMB budget submission • Working group of NSF program officers being formed to develop plan for 2007 IPY activities. U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators Workshop

  8. Unique aspects of IPY emphasized for 2007(from NAS/NRC Vision and ICSU) IPY 2007 –2008 studies should: • assess large-scale change and variability in the polar regions • pioneer polar studies of coupled human-natural systems • explore new scientific frontiers from the molecular to planetary scale • invest in critical infrastructure to leave a legacy for the nation and northern residents • increase understanding of the importance of polar regions in the global system; advance general scientific literacy • help the US science community and agencies to participate as leaders in the IPY

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