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ANNOUNCEMENT: IARC Summer school aboard icebreaker Kapitan Dranitsyn September 6 -28, 2005
The International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (USA) in cooperation with Laval University (Canada), the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (Russia), and the Obukhov Institute of Atmospheric Physics (Russia) invite the participation of graduate students and early career scientists in the Summer School "Climate Change in the Arctic Ocean," to be held 6-28 September 2005 aboard the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Dranitsyn during its fourth scientific cruise to the Arctic Ocean. Leading invited scientists will address a wide spectrum of polar disciplines from oceanography and meteorology to biology, chemistry, and Arctic paleoclimate. In addition to the opportunities for learning and professional training that are provided by a traditional onshore educational system, the students aboard the icebreaker will have a unique chance to experience arctic exploration to acquire invaluable skills in oceanographic field work under harsh arctic conditions, and to gain a better understanding of how scientific observations are organized in practice. Students will learn first-hand about oceanographic, biochemical, ice, and meteorological observations in the dynamically rich area of the Arctic. Working with the international team of experienced polar researchers will provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about modern methods of high-latitude observations and analysis, and to personally participate in the study of the fast-changing Arctic environment. Limited funds are available to provide accommodation aboard the icebreaker, meals, and travel to and from Kirkenes, Norway where the cruise starts and ends. Selection criteria will include the strength of an applicant's academic background and a supporting letter of recommendation. Application deadline is February 28, 2005. Please send a cover letter describing relevance of the summer school to your career plans, cv including your academic and research background, and a letter of recommendation from your supervisor to: Ms. Kathy Glodowski |
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