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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has shifted dramatically over the past 30 years as “parachute scientists” presentations in classrooms have gradually been replaced by youth-centered approaches.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.
New Episode of Arctic Together Podcast Now Available
The Fostering Indigenous-led Research (FILR) Convergence Working Group (CWG) is one of three Convergence Working Groups that the NNA-CO supported from June 2023 to May 2025. The FILR group focused on what Indigenous-led research is now, what it can look like, and next steps to creating research that is Indigenous-led. One of the final products of the FILR CWG is a podcast mini-series, of which this is the second episode. This episode is hosted by Dr. Stanislav "Saas" Ksenefontov, with guests Dr. Ekaterina Zibrova and Dr. Vera Solovyeva.
Call for Applications: NNA Research Experience for Undergraduate Students
Do you know an Alaskan undergraduate student who is interested in Arctic research and learning from Indigenous and western knowledge holders? They are invited to apply to the NNA Research Experience for Undergraduate Students, which is a paid research experience focused on exploring Indigenous and western science methods of studying how a changing climate impacts Arctic communities. Applications are due November 19, 2025 at 11:59pm MT.
Episode 8 of Arctic Together Podcast Now Available
The Fostering Indigenous-led Research (FILR) Convergence Working Group (CWG) is one of three Convergence Working Groups that the NNA-CO supported from June 2023 to May 2025. The FILR group focused on what Indigenous-led research is now, what it can look like, and next steps to creating research that is Indigenous-led. One of the final products of the FILR CWG is a podcast mini-series, which begins with this new episode, Episode 8. Tune in to this special mini-series that dives into what Indigenous-led Research is and can be.
NNA-CO Learn & Connect Series: Dinayetr – Our Breath, Our Belief System: A Guide for Caring for Ourselves and Our Communities
Join us on November 13 for the next installment of our climate mental health Learn & Connect series. Drawing on the knowledge of Elders and ancestral teachings, we will reflect on how stress, trauma, and the pace of modern life affect our ability to learn, connect, and thrive. Together, we’ll discuss strategies to move from reactivity to proactive care, and how organizations and communities can reimagine spaces where people not only survive, but flourish.
Recording Available: Information Session on the National Plan for Arctic Research
The NNA-CO, together with the IARPC Secretariat and ARCUS, hosted an information session on September 18 about the Arctic Research Plan and how it is being updated for 2027-2031. Attendees heard from several speakers about the process for updating the five-year national Arctic Research plan, how input can be contributed, what kinds of input IARPC is seeking, as well as upcoming opportunities to participate in focused topic discussions.
NNA Initiative & NNA-CO featured in ADC collaborator highlight blog
The Arctic Data Center (ADC) recently featured the NNA initiative and the NNA Community Office in their collaborator highlight series. Read the blog post to learn more about our work and that of several NNA projects.
Save the date: 2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting
The NNA-CO is excited to announce that the 2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting will be held in Fairbanks, Alaska during September 15–17, 2026. While we have hosted our meetings in spring for the past two years, we decided to shift to a different timing next year. In addition to this NNA community gathering, we will also be offering a range of both virtual and smaller in-person gatherings during the months ahead.