An independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on domestic and international Arctic research.
An independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on domestic and international Arctic research.
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December 10, 2025
President Trump Appoints Thomas Emanuel Dans to Lead U.S. Arctic Research Commission
President Donald J. Trump has appointed Thomas Emanuel Dans of Sugar Land, Texas to lead the United States Arctic Research Commission (USARC), an independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on America’s research activities in the Arctic. Mr. Dans commented, “I am honored to serve President Trump and our nation by helping lead the United States’ vital research mission in the Arctic. The Arctic forms the “roof” of our Western Hemisphere, home to our beloved United States, and the most important region in the world.”
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August 13, 2025
USARC Releases “Research Needs for a Secure and Prosperous Arctic”
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Arctic Renewable Energy Working Group
To benefit Arctic communities by identifying and addressing critical renewable energy and energy efficiency research needs.
Alaska Rural Water and Sanitation Working Group
To maximize the health benefits of in-home running water and sanitation services in rural Alaska.
Highlights
Research Needs for a Secure and Prosperous Arctic
The U.S. Arctic Research Commission provides this 2025 document to further advance U.S. Arctic research.
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Goals and Objectives for Arctic Research
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