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Our mission is to empower and elevate early career scientists in the Polar Sciences, support a vibrant community, provide opportunities and resources, offer skill trainings and work together towards a welcoming polar science environment for all.
Recent News
PSECCO Conference Travel Grant applications due March 25, 2026!
The Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO)* Conference Travel Grant Program is now open for applications. Travel awards to attend and present polar-related work at a conference are open to polar early career scientists and educators.…
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Gathering as a polar community at AGU
The PSECCO team had an action-packed time at the American Geosphysical Union Meeting hosted in New Orleans, LA, in December 2025 - involving social connection, co-convened sessions, presentations, and quality time with the polar community.
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Connect with PSECCO at AGU 2025!
The PSECCO team is excited to be concluding a roller coaster of a year for U.S.-based polar scientists by gathering with other polar community members at the 2025 American Geophysical Union Meeting (AGU) in New Orleans, Louisiana! Check out the…
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Early-career polar researchers chart course for a more collaborative future in polar science.
PSECCO-hosted summit convenes early-career community from five continents to reimagine polar science
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PECWS Synthesis Report released: explore early career perspectives on polar research priorities
We are thrilled to announce the release of the Polar Early Career World Summit (PECWS) Synthesis Report, a comprehensive summary of conversations that happened before, during, and after PECWS. This document captures the collective voice of 238…
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