Science on the Ice - Edition 5 Now Available Online

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January 17, 2023

We are pleased to release the fifth edition of Science on the Ice: The United States Antarctic Program. 

Science on the Ice: The United States Antarctic Program (Fifth Edition) is a broad introduction to United States research and operations in Antarctica. The publication explores many realms of Antarctica including historical and contemporary United States presence and the logistical challenges involved, the commitment to preserving the continent, and the scientific endeavors and discoveries spanning fields from astrophysics to geology to zoology (and a lot in between). 

The U.S. National Science Foundation propels the nation forward by advancing fundamental research in all fields of science and engineering. NSF supports research and people by providing facilities, instruments and funding to support their ingenuity and sustain the U.S. as a global leader in research and innovation. With a fiscal year 2023 budget of $9.5 billion, NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 colleges, universities and institutions. Each year, NSF receives more than 40,000 competitive proposals and makes about 11,000 new awards. Those awards include support for cooperative research with industry, Arctic and Antarctic research and operations, and U.S. participation in international scientific efforts.

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