September, 2026
Sharing an update on the next phase of PSECCO
We are pleased to announce that the next iteration of the Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO) has been partially funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the next two years. While our goals of serving the polar early career community and responding to needs identified by early career researchers remain unchanged, some of the ways we will do this will look a bit different. Read on for more information!
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PSECCO Community Call
PSECCO event/opportunity

Join the upcoming PSECCO Community Call on November 12, 2026 at 2.00pm ET | 12.00pm MT | 10.00am AKT

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Keeping People Safe in Antarctic Fieldwork: Advancing Training, Team Safety, and Shared Best Practices - A Workshop
Past Opportunity Conferences/Workshops

Join PSECCO at the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) 2026 Open Science Conference and Meetings in Oslo, Norway on August 14, 2026 at 11.00am to 3.30 pm CEST.

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Implementing Early Career Engagement and Priorities in IPY-5 and Antarctica InSync - A Workshop
Past Opportunity Conferences/Workshops

Join PSECCO at the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) 2026 Open Science Conference and Meetings in Oslo, Norway on August 13, 2026 at 11.30am to 1.00 pm CEST.

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Polar Early Career Community Gathering - Networking Event
Past Opportunity Conferences/Workshops

Join PSECCO at the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) 2026 Open Science Conference and Meetings in Oslo, Norway on August 11, 2026 at 4.00pm to 5.30 pm CEST.

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July, 2026
Join PSECCO at SCAR OSC 2026 in Oslo!
Heading to SCAR OSC 2026? PSECCO is excited to connect with the polar community in Oslo this August! From networking opportunities and discussions about early career engagement in major international initiatives to an interactive workshop on building safer Antarctic field environments, there are several ways for early career researchers to get involved. This roundup highlights PSECCO-related events taking place throughout the conference, including the Polar Early Career Community Gathering, a workshop focused on ECR priorities in IPY-5 and Antarctica InSync, and sessions advancing field safety, inclusion, and well-being in Antarctic research. We hope to see you there!
June, 2026
Apply to join the NNA Early Career Community of Practice for Ethical Engagement with Arctic Communities
The Navigating the New Arctic Community Office in standing up a 'NNA Early Career Community of Practice for Ethical Engagement with Arctic Communities', with support from PSECCO. Apply to join the Community of Practice by July 31, 2026 at 11:59pm MT for full consideration for joining the cohort.
April, 2026
April 2026 PSECCO Operations & Funding Update
PSECCO is entering a period of transition, and this email outlines what to expect in regards to the PSECCO teams capacity and priorities from May to August 2026.
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International Policy Engagement Training for Polar Early Career Scientists
Past Opportunity PSECCO event/opportunity

On May 5, 2026 the Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO) partnered with the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI) to host a training designed to inform polar early career scientists on ways to participate in the international climate policy space.  

March, 2026
Brighten someone’s day in the polar community
Help us spread some warmth across the polar science community. We’re launching the PSECCO Boost Board, a space where anonymous compliments and words of appreciation are shared to uplift colleagues, collaborators, mentors, and friends — especially during a year when many in our community are carrying a lot.
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