Participate in the International Arctic Assembly on March 15

February 8, 2016

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Patrick Kelley. UAF faculty, staff and students are welcome and encouraged to attend the International Arctic Assembly on March 15.

Scientists, indigenous people, government officials and other Arctic experts will gather at the University of Alaska Fairbanks during the first International Arctic Assembly Day on March 15. UAF faculty, staff and students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

“It will be a wonderful opportunity to hear the visionary perspectives of those who are helping to guide our nations in addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing Arctic,” said Larry Hinzman, UAF vice chancellor for research and International Arctic Assembly Day coordinator.

The one-day event will harness the expertise of high-level officials attending the Arctic Science Summit Week, Arctic Observing Summit and the Arctic Council’s Senior Arctic Officials meeting. Presenters, panels and discussions will examine how the people of the Arctic, researchers and policymakers can best work together to respond to a rapidly changing Arctic.

A one-day registration option is available ($150) for anyone who would like to attend, and reduced rates are available for students ($110) and early career scientists ($130).

Registration is available online through March 1 and includes the conference program, lunch, breaks and an unprecedented opportunity to network with international Arctic leaders in science and policy.

The International Arctic Assembly Day will also be live-streamed from the Arctic Science Summit Week website. Discussion and questions will be encouraged from in-person and online participants.

The International Arctic Assembly Day agenda is available online at https://assw2016.org/about/assembly.