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.
In the News
February 3, 2021
Tracing the Pandemic Through Wastewater
View the videos or download the presentations from this virtual workshop focused on using sewage monitoring to investigate infectious disease. The workshop featured guest speakers and panelists from Alaska and around the world.
January 25, 2021
Alaska Electric Vehicle Workshop Report Available!
Report of a virtual workshop held to bring together technical and academic experts and policymakers to share information, research findings, emerging research questions, and best practices relevant to electric vehicles in Alaska and the Arctic.
November 18, 2020
Commissioner Larry Mayer elected fellow of the American Geophysical Union
Dr. Larry Mayer was among the 62 members of the 60,000-member American Geophysical Union (AGU) elected to the 2020 class of Fellows, scientists who have made considerable contributions to geological and geophysical research.
August 14, 2020
President Trump appoints Jon Harrison as Chairman of the USARC
“It is an enormous privilege to lead the US Arctic Research Commission,” said Harrison. “At a time of profound change in the world’s most critical but least understood region, the importance of research, exploration, and cooperation could not be greater.”
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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.
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Goals and Objectives for Arctic Research
Read the 2019–2020 report outlining recommended scientific research goals and objectives for the Arctic.
The Arctic Scientific Cooperation Agreement
Facilitating access by scientists of the Arctic governments to Arctic areas, research infrastructure, and data.