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In the Communicating science to policy: Writing policy briefs on why your science matters webinar, the Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO) and the Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH) welcomed participants to an online workshop series to help researchers and collaborators communicate with policymakers. The sessions guided participants in preparing two-page “Arctic Answers” for publication in Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research (AAAR) and provided opportunities for hands-on development of briefs with experienced guidance. The workshops focused on helping researchers share scientific and Indigenous knowledge in clear, concise language to inform decision-making amid accelerating environmental change in the Arctic.
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The AGU presentation, "Towards an 'Arctic Together': Supporting an Inclusive and Diverse Community through the Navigating the New Arctic Community Office" took place on December 15, 2023 from 10:37 to 10:46 MT. The Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO) built awareness, partnerships, opportunities, and resources for collaboration and equitable knowledge generation within, between, and beyond research projects funded by NSF’s Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) Initiative. In the presentation, the NNA-CO reviewed how it incorporated equity and inclusion into its values, architecture, governance, and activities, and reflected on challenges confronting collaborative and co-production research within NNA.
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The AGU session, "Arctic Education & Outreach - Effective Ways of Engaging Diverse Learners in Arctic Science" took place on December 13, 2023 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am MT. The session addressed how changing polar environments had created important scientific and societal concerns in high and lower latitudes. Presenters shared effective approaches, frameworks, and examples to promote broader understanding and awareness of the changing Arctic and its societal implications. The session highlighted strategies to inspire learners in formal and informal contexts and invited papers on community engagement, co-design of educational and outreach activities, and fostering intergenerational and cross-cultural learning through Arctic Indigenous knowledge, science, and observation.
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This meeting featured a 90-minute filmmaking workshop led by Dr. Ryan Vachon (Provare Media), focused on knowledge translation and science communication. He worked with attendees to identify project mission statements, provided methods for storyboarding and communication, discussed camera and audio gear and filming approaches, and offered an overview of editing basics.
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The NNA-CO hosted a virtual NNA student research showcase featuring 2023 NNA-CO undergraduate research students and other graduate and undergraduate students affiliated with NNA projects. Students briefly presented their research, followed by a Q&A session with the audience, providing an opportunity to receive feedback prior to AGU 2023 and the 2024 NNA Annual Community Meeting.