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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August 28, 2023
President Biden Reappoints Mark Myers to a Second Term
Today, President Biden reappointed Dr. Mark Myers to a second term on the US Arctic Research Commission. His new term will expire on July 29, 2027.
March 7, 2023
President Biden Reappoints Nikoosh Carlo to a Second Term
Today, President Biden reappointed Dr. Nikoosh Carlo to a second term on the US Arctic Research Commission. Her new term will expire on February 26, 2027.
February 15, 2023 | Washington, DC
Release of USARC’s 2023-2024 Goals Report
The US Arctic Research Commission publicly released its “Report on the Goals and Objectives for Arctic Research 2023-2024” at the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute on February 15, 2023. This biennial report to the president and Congress, established national Arctic research priorities and recommendations. The event included remarks from Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, and senior officials from the White House, the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, State Department, and from USARC commissioners and staff.
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