Connect with the NNA-CO at AGU25
Are you attending AGU25 in New Orleans next week? We're excited to share these NNA-CO-led poster presentations and sessions focused on convergence research, Arctic education, and lessons learned from the NNA initiative.
NNA-CO at AGU25: C33A - Convergence Research in the Arctic: Drawing from Diverse Disciplines and Knowledge Systems to Address Complex Societal Challenges
Join us at AGU25 for our session on convergence research in the Arctic. This session takes place on Wednesday, December 17 from 2:15-3:45pm CT in room 214.
NNA-CO at AGU25: ED13A - Arctic Education and Outreach: Effective Ways of Engaging Diverse Learners in Arctic Science
Join us at AGU25 for our session on effective ways of engaging diverse learners in Arctic science. This session takes place on Monday, December 15 from 2:15-3:45pm CT in room 346-347.
New Resource Available - Arctic Scientists in the Classroom: Principles for Designing Community-Centered Educational Programs
The best practices for science education and outreach in the Arctic has shifted dramatically over the past 30 years as “parachute scientists” presentations in classrooms have gradually been replaced by youth-centered approaches. This mini-course introduces participants to principles of evidence-based, community-centered design of science outreach and education programming in the Arctic.
In coordination with StoryCenter, the NNA-CO offered Part 1 of a Storytelling Workshop Series that provided an introduction to storytelling and utilizing story as a method for sharing and communicating science. This webinar focused an introduction to storytelling and ethics of storytelling.
The NNA-CO hosted an Inclusive Mentoring Workshop where participants learned about how to build a more inclusive research environment, foster meaningful relationships, and build support networks.
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2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting
The 2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting will be held in Fairbanks, Alaska during September 15-17, 2026. Please check back soon for more details as the specific venue and other details are confirmed.
The NNA-CO hosted a Learn and Connect series meeting which focused on different mediums for communicating your research with Arctic communities. A panel of communication experts discussed when and how to use newsletters, local media, podcasts, and StoryMaps. The panelists included Heather McFarland, science communication manager at International Arctic Research Center, Rod Boyce, public information officer at the Geophysical Institute, Karli Tyance Hassell, Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at Alaska Pacific University, and Mike DeLue, science communicator at International Arctic Research Center.
The NNA-CO invited NNA researchers to the Broader Impacts Network (BIN) collaboration accelerator. The group used the Topia platform to break out into small groups facilitated by NNA project leaders. Groups were organized by geographic region and research interests across diverse knowledge systems and career levels. The focus of these breakout groups was to explore ways to leverage resources and efforts across projects.
The NNA-CO hosted a Broader Impacts Network (BIN) meeting on April 27, 2022, which focused on effective ways to use social media in broadening the reach of research and connecting with Arctic communities. A panel of communication experts discussed utilization of social media for sharing research with Arctic communities, impactful and culturally-relevant messaging, and actionable and tangible communication strategies. Panelists included Alice Glenn, Coffee and Quaq host and Alaska Native Media Group journalist, Sara Eckert, Communications from the Office of Polar Programs National Science Foundation, and Kristin Timm, expert in science and environmental communication from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.