International Polar Year 2007-2008
This site is no longer kept current, but contains various background and planning documents. For current information about IPY, go to:
Items with the IPY official logo are still available at Cafe Press. 100% of the profits from this online store are used for increasing international awareness of polar science and fostering the next generation of polar enthusiasts, through projects such as the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS). (Disclaimer: This link does not imply any connection with or endorsement of the private business).
Read about IPY research goals and activities in our brochure.
The Polar Research Board of the National Academies serves as the U.S. National Committee for IPY.
Please email IPYINPUT@lsw.nas.edu with comments and questions concerning the IPY.
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