ARCUS | Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
PolarTREC Teacher Applications   Deadline: Monday, 29 September 2008

PolarTREC is currently accepting applications from teachers for the third year of teacher research experiences. {Apply now!)

Visit the PolarTREC website to learn about upcoming polar expeditions and opportunities for teachers, researchers, classrooms and communities.

Dinosaur Bone

A dinosaur bone with a bite mark, evidence of carnivores in the ancient ecosystem. Photo taken by TREC teacher Jason Petula along the Coleville River, Alaska. (TREC 2006)

Photo by: Jason Petula
Integration Workshops

Final ReportThe final report from the March 2008 Integration Workshops is now available.

A series of three workshops was held to advance planning and implementation of an integrated Arctic Observation System that is responsive to the critical scientific issues of environmental arctic change.
Employment Opportunity

The ARCUS Board of Directors seeks an innovative Executive Director for the opportunity of leading ARCUS.

The Executive Director works collaboratively with the organization’s board, staff, member institutions, and organizations around the world to further develop ARCUS’ leadership in science planning, education, information, and outreach. {more}
SEARCH Sea Ice Outlook

SunsetThe SEARCH Sea Ice Outlook is an international effort to provide an integrated, community-wide summary of the state of arctic sea ice over the 2008 summer season.

Now Available:

July Report: Outlook Based on July Data
Park Science in the Arctic
2008 Alaska Park Science

Dates: 14-16 October 2008

Abstracts and agendas are now online for the 2008 Alaska Park Science Symposium and Beringia Days 2008. The symposium is a three-day meeting with two concurrent sessions each day.

All presentations will pertain to the theme of the meeting: "Natural and Cultural Heritage of Greater Beringia." (more)

Press Activities:
When the Arctic is in the news, we will provide links and related materials here. {more}
Internet Media Archive:
The Internet Media Archive is a collection of photos, graphics, videos, and presentations now available through an online archive. {more}
Directory of Arctic Researchers:
Access this directory of more than 4000 international arctic researchers. {more}
Witness the Arctic:
A newsletter providing information on arctic research efforts andinitiatives, national policy, international activities, and more. {more}

Arctic Research Consortium of the United States

ARCUS is a non-profit corporation consisting of institutions organized and operated for educational, professional, or scientific purposes. To achieve its mission, ARCUS frequently provides support to workshops to facilitate discussion of important arctic research initiatives, produces workshop reports to publicize researcher recommendations for arctic science priorities, and assists the arctic research community with other publications and information distribution needs. More about ARCUS.