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September 24, 2021
President Biden Appoints New USARC Chair and Commissioners
On September 24, 2021, President Biden appointed commissioners to the US Arctic Research Commission and designated a new chair. These appointments coincide with other Arctic-related actions announced by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
April 22, 2021
Arctic Sustainable Energy Research
View the videos or download the presentations from this virtual conference focused on sustainable energy and energy efficiency research. The conference featured guest speakers and panelists from Alaska and around the world.
March 22, 2021
President Biden designates David Kennedy as Chair of the USARC
“I’m honored to be entrusted by President Biden with the responsibility of leading the USARC, a small, but important independent commission focused on advancing US Arctic research interests for the benefit of the nation,” said Kennedy.
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.
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