Symposium Announcement
New Generation Polar Research Symposium
4-11 May 2008
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Application Deadline: 15 October 2007
For further information and to apply, please go to:
http://ccar.colorado.edu/ngpr/
or contact:
Sheldon Drobot
E-mail: drobot [at] colorado.edu
or contact:
Sue Weiler
E-mail: weilercs [at] whitman.edu
The New Generation Polar Research (NGPR) Symposium, led by Sue Weiler of
Whitman College and Sheldon Drobot of the University of Colorado, will
be held on 4-11 May 2008, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
One of the cornerstones of the International Polar Year 2007-2008 is the
training of the next generation of polar scientists, much like the
International Geophysical Year of 1957-58 served as the starting point
for many of today's prominent scientists. Funded by the National Science
Foundation, the NGPR Symposium will catalyze formation of a vibrant,
interdisciplinary community of polar researchers working collectively to
extend polar research frontiers across the natural and social sciences
and to communicate their research to non-specialist audiences. The
symposium will provide a venue where young researchers and practitioners
can learn from each other and from veteran polar scientists (some who
took part in IGY); share ideas and techniques for educational outreach;
expand their historical, scientific, and professional outlook; and forge
lifelong, interdisciplinary, collegial relationships with their peers.
Among the polar scientists who will help mentor the new generation
during the symposium are Patrick Webber, Michigan State University;
Donal Manahan, University of Southern California; Stephanie Pfirman,
Barnard College; Phil Smith, former executive director of the National
Research Council of the National Academies; and Chris Elfring, director
of the Polar Research Board of the National Academies.
Advanced students and PhD graduates conducting polar research during IPY
and who completed or plan to complete their degree between 1 January
2002 and 31 March 2009 are eligible to apply. Scholars from the full
range of natural and social sciences are eligible. While the focus is on
U.S. research and most successful applicants will be conducting research
at U.S. institutions, citizens of all countries are eligible.
For further information and to apply, please go to:
http://ccar.colorado.edu/ngpr/