Scope of Activities
is a nongovernmental scientific organization established to encourage and facilitate international consultation and cooperation in all aspects of arctic research, in all countries engaged in arctic research, and in all areas of the arctic region. The mission is to encourage, facilitate, and promote basic and applied interdisciplinary research in or concerned with the Arctic at a circumarctic or international level and to provide scientific advice on arctic issues. is multidisciplinary, covering the full range of natural and social sciences. Working Groups, composed of representatives appointed by their countries to cover specific disciplinary issues, provide the main forums for developing scientific programs and activities.
Team Leaders
Matthew Druckenmiller
International Arctic Science Committee (Website)
Andrey N Petrov
ARCTICenter, University of Northern Iowa (Website)
Deliverables from the Arctic Research Plan
Accomplishments
The U.S. delegation to aims to increase two-way communication with the US Arctic research community through the use of the Collaborations website. To access the forum and contribute to updates, documents, and events, please request an account on our member space.
Vice President
Dr. Matthew Druckenmiller, University of Colorado Boulder
Delegates
Dr. Matthew Druckenmiller, University of Colorado Boulder
Alternate: Dr. Andrey Petrov, University of Northern Iowa
Terrestrial Working Group
Dr. Michelle Mack, Northern Arizona University
Dr. Craig Tweedie, University of Texas at El Paso
Cryosphere Working Group
Dr. Robert Hawley, Dartmouth College
Dr. Malinda Webster, University of Washington
Marine Working Group
Dr. Karen Frey, Clark University
Dr. Lauren Juranek, Oregon State University
Atmosphere Working Group
Dr. Muyin Wang, University of Washington
Dr. Gijs de Boer, University of Colorado and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Social and Human Working Group
Dr. Lawrence Hamilton, University of New Hampshire
Dr. Victoria Herrmann, The Arctic Institute