NSF Org:	OPP Office of Polar Programs (OPP)
Recipient:	PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Initial Amendment Date:	July 21, 2005
Latest Amendment Date:	November 2, 2006
Award Number:	0535545
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Roberta Marinelli OPP  Office of Polar Programs (OPP) GEO  Directorate for Geosciences
Start Date:	August 1, 2005
End Date:	August 31, 2007 (Estimated)
Total Intended Award Amount:	$0.00
Total Awarded Amount to Date:	$12,000.00
Funds Obligated to Date:	FY 2005 = $12,000.00
History of Investigator:	Andrew Fountain (Principal Investigator)
Recipient Sponsored Research Office:	Portland State University 1600 SW 4TH AVE PORTLAND OR  US  97201-5508 (503)725-9900
Sponsor Congressional District:	01
Primary Place of Performance:	Portland State University 1600 SW 4TH AVE PORTLAND OR  US  97201-5508
Primary Place of Performance Congressional District:	01
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):	H4CAHK2RD945
Parent UEI:	WWUJS84WJ647
NSF Program(s):	ANT Organisms & Ecosystems
Primary Program Source:	0100CYXXDB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
Program Reference Code(s):	0000, 9169, EGCH
Program Element Code(s):	511100
Award Agency Code:	4900
Fund Agency Code:	4900
Assistance Listing Number(s):	47.078

ABSTRACT

This two-day workshop will help organize the Antarctic Regional Ecological Observatory (AREO), which will support the development of the National Ecological Observation Network (NEON; http://www.neoninc.org/). AREO is envisioned as a means of monitoring ecological processes on the continent of Antarctica and adjacent near-shore marine environments. The AREO will be organized to answer regional- to continental-scale scientific questions and to facilitate the interdisciplinary participation necessary to achieve credible ecological forecasting and prediction. AREO is seen as an observing system that will provide a continental-scale perspective and integration for individual projects, in addition to NEON sponsored projects. The AREO workshop will encourage social scientists, educators, ecologists, and physical scientists to participate in AREO planning and design, as well as to participate as Observatory users. For Antarctica, a continent without national boundaries, the participation of international scientists and educators is important. A broad and diverse group will be invited to participate. Women are currently well represented in AREO and therefore a good gender distribution is expected for the workshop. Minorities will be identified to the fullest extent possible. Key non-governmental agencies and international organizations will also be encouraged to participate

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